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By Richard Coffin The Labour Market Group reports 390 job postings in December in Nipissing District.   It’s up slightly (0.8%) month-over-month and over 6% year-over-year. “While minor, this is a positive change from the past four months where-in there was a decrease in month-over-month numbers due to seasonal

North Bay City Council Approves Water Budget with New Rate Structure North Bay City Council has approved the 2025 water and wastewater operating budget of $27.5 million, shifting the rate structure for a second consecutive year so that billing is based more on usage. The 2025 budget is up

Ontario government is increasing annual funding for its Risk Management Program (RMP) from $150 million to $250 million to enhance support for farmers and the province’s $51 billion agri-food sector. The $100 million increase will help farmers respond to market challenges while boosting their long-term business confidence and competitiveness.

The North Bay Police Service is advising the public that there will be Emergency Response Team (ERT) training on January 29 and 30 at various locations throughout the city. Do not be alarmed if you see an enhanced police presence in areas of North Bay between 8:00 a.m.

The North Bay Police Service is currently investigating a reported break and enter at a building in the 300-block of Lakeshore Drive. On January 15, 2025, the North Bay Police Service received a report of a break and enter at a building in the 300-block of Lakeshore Drive, between Marshall

The North Bay Police Service has arrested a 38-year-old male for theft and assault with a weapon. At approximately 7:00 p.m. on January 25, 2025, police responded to a reported theft at a cannabis store on Cassells Street, North Bay. The accused had stolen a glass water pipe

By Richard Coffin Winter weather is just one area of concern that Ontario’s transportation minister is keeping tabs on when it comes to highway safety in the north. Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria was in the city on Monday, a day that saw stretches of several highways across the northeast closed

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service now has seven drones to assist officers during active investigations and search and rescue operations.  The service recently purchased two new drones, one large and one small to add to its existing fleet of five drones.    Police say adding a second large

$6 Million for Post-Secondary Institutions to Modernize Infrastructure  The Ontario government is continuing to deliver high-quality post-secondary education by investing $6 million in Canadore College and Nipissing University for the 2024-25 year to modernize infrastructure. This funding will allow for upgrading buildings and acquiring the latest learning tools, ensuring students

She passed away with her family by her side on Monday, January 27th, 2025, at Eastholme Home for the Aged; she was in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Klaus Max Jahn. Cherished mother of Michael Jahn (Susan) of North Bay and Richard Jahn (Leeann) of Barrie. She