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The Ontario government is investing over $540,000 over three years in Les Compagnons des francs loisirs through the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Grow Grant stream to reinforce and enrich the development of French language culture, making Nipissing an even better place to live, work, and play.  “Our government

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday April 13, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Earl was the beloved husband of Carmen (nee Cayen) Lebeau. He was the loving stepfather to Ron Laziere (Debbie) and Cherylann Gaudette

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says a 61-year-old North Bay man has died in hospital after a collision last Friday.   Police say a pedestrian and a motorcycle were involved in the crash at the intersection of First Avenue and Cassells Street.   They say the pedestrian was taken

By Richard Coffin The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce is adding two new awards to honour local businesses.  There are now eight categories for the Evening of Excellence Awards.  Innovation and workplace excellence are the new ones.    Others include young professional, not-for-profit and new business of the year.

By Richard Coffin A roundtable discussion on environmental and climate concerns is coming up next week for most of the Nipissing-Timiskaming federal candidates.   Northwatch has lined up the event for Wednesday, April 23.   Four of the candidates are taking part in the event at St. Andrew’s United Church on

By Richard Coffin The Easter long weekend is almost here and that means most government offices are closed for Good Friday and on Easter Monday. That includes North Bay City Hall. Most retailers are closed Friday and on Sunday. North Bay Transit buses won’t be running on Good Friday,

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Bob at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 85, with his loving family by his side.   Bob was the loving husband to Carol (nee Purdon). Predeceased by Michele Wood. Proud

1959-2025  Marie passed away at her residence in North Bay on Saturday April 12, 2025 at the age of 65 yrs.  She was predeceased by her parents Aimé and Gabrielle Allard and her brother Leo Allard. Dear sister of Alice Galbraith (Frederick – deceased), Denise Allard, Rita Wilkinson (Ken), Alex Joseph

By Richard Coffin Another $406,000 is heading to the city coffers.   It’s the latest quarterly payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming for the city hosting Cascades Casino.   It represents the fourth quarter payment (Jan 1-March 31) and brings the total to $1.7 million during the fiscal year.

By Richard Coffin City police are looking to identify two men after an attempt to buy cartons of cigarettes with fraudulent gift cards.   The North Bay Police Service was contacted after the pair went to an Algonquin Avenue business just after noon on April 8.   They say alert staff members