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By Richard Coffin An assault on Main Street in Sundridge has the Almaguin Highlands OPP looking for the driver of a white Ram pickup truck, with black accents and running boards.   Provincial police say the incident happened at about 10 am on Wednesday, April 9 in a parking lot, with

Provincial gas tax funding will help operate and expand local public transit services  Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is investing $785,000 to support public transit in the City of North Bay through the 2024-25 Gas Tax program. This funding can be used to expand

After a long battle with cancer, it is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Roberta Lise Hurtubise (September 23, 1975 - April 7, 2025).  Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt.  She was surrounded by family and friends to the end.  She will be loved and remembered

2025 North Bay Tourism Magazine In celebration of National Tourism Week (April 7-11, 2025), Tourism North Bay is excited to share the release of the 2025 tourism magazine. Capitalizing on the success of the initial launch in early 2024, the updated magazine includes new elements, new stories and historic images

REC the Dome, a half-day festival organized by students from the Canadore College School of Sport and Recreation, was a resounding success. The event, held at the Canadore Panthers’ Sportsplex, brought together students, staff, and community members to advance the importance of physical activity and recreation. Attendees participated in a

By Richard Coffin The Ontario government is putting out a call for proposals to create and expand up to 80 primary care teams to connect 300,000 more people to a family doctor and primary care this year.   Through the Nipissing Wellness Ontario Health Team, the North Bay area is

By Richard Coffin Improvements are on the way to a dozen snowmobile trails across the north, including one in our area.   The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is receiving over $550,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for the projects.   They include installing new culverts, repairing trail bridges,

By Richard Coffin Tim Hortons Smile Cookies return later this month, and the local proceeds are supporting the North Bay and District Humane Society.  Across Canada, Smile Cookies will be available from April 28-May 4.     Officials say funds raised in North Bay this year will help pay for housing, veterinary

The North Bay Police Service is investigating an incident that occurred on April 9th, in the 100 block of Main Street West. North Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to an incident around 6:30 pm on April 9th involving a disturbance on Main Street West, North Bay. As a

By Richard Coffin Job seekers have the chance to learn more about job openings, submit their résumé and even talk with hiring managers at an event Thursday.  The Labour Market Group (LMG) is hosting the Bay Works Job Fair from 10 am to 3 pm at The Grande Event Centre.