Latest

By Richard Coffin A recent graduate at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is celebrating a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship for engineering.    Officials say it’s one of Canada’s most prestigious and sought-after STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) scholarships and has been awarded to Keith Rubin for exceptional academic

By Richard Coffin Callander is once again getting a head start on Canada Day celebrations. Funfest takes place on Saturday, June 28 at Centennial Park. The theme this year is ‘Callander Rocks’, with officials saying there will be plenty of music, food, family fun, and community pride. Report North Bay

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program. Our government has doubled its investment in the ROD program, announcing $20 million over the next two years to help rural communities attract investment and create new jobs

September 24th, 1943 – Tuesday June 17th, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Woodhouse, who departed this life suddenly on Tuesday June 17th, 2025, at her home in North Bay, Ont. Linda was born on September 24th, 1943, in Toronto, Ont. to Patrick Alexander

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents on the southwest part of Commanda Lake to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was confirmed in the lake by a June 16, 2025 testing sample taken by the Ministry of

Brings 80 Vendors to One Location A new marketplace is preparing to open in Callander this summer, aiming to support local artisans, small businesses, and unique retail offerings. Treasure Trail, a vendor-style shopping destination, will officially launch on July 3rd, 2025, at 1407 Main Street West, next door to Rug-a-Roo.

The City of North Bay is set to host a full day of fun at the waterfront on Tuesday, July 1, with a packed lineup of activities planned for Canada Day 2025, including special centennial-themed events. The day kicks off with the return of the Canada Day 5K Road Race.

By Richard Coffin More information on efforts to bring steam rail travel back to the region is on the way.   The Nipissing Railway Historical Society is hosting a public meeting Thursday night at the North Bay Museum.   Officials say they’ll give an update on where the Steam Tourist Train/

By Richard Coffin Several roads have been rebuilt in Bonfield after washouts and flooding from last weekend’s storm. The township says that includes Pine Lake, Talon Lake, Shields Point and Van Doeler roads, along with Farmer’s Line, with touch ups and grading still needed. Work continues on other

By Richard Coffin Mayor Peter Chirico often says our local military personnel are protecting the skies so we can sleep at night.   That was precisely the case on June 15 as staff at the Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS), Air Operations Centre at 22 Wing were enforcing the air defence