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By Richard Coffin A 36-year-old North Bay man is facing several charges after police seized about $6,000 worth of suspected cocaine and $9,500 in cash last week.    The list of charges includes drug trafficking.    The North Bay Police Service says around 11:30 am on May 6, a

By Richard Coffin Chippewa is once again in the top 25 high schools in Ontario, when it comes to fundraising for the Terry Fox Run.    The secondary school raised more than $11,000 in last September’s event. Officials say that resulted in Chippewa ranking 21st in the province for

By Richard Coffin École secondaire catholique Élisabeth-Bruyère student Paisley Nadon is venturing from Mattawa to Regina, Saskatchewan later this month.   She’s off to the national Skills Canada competition after winning first place in the Skills Ontario pastry-making competition.    The student trustee at Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord also placed third

By Richard Coffin The ReCycle Bikes program at Discovery Routes is back and is expanding to include gently used outdoor gear. Officials say since launching in 2015, the ReCycle Bikes program has received and refurbished over 1,000 bicycles for individuals in need. Building on this success, they’re now

A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River. The Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook previously issued for the remainder of the North Bay–Mattawa watershed has ended.  “Water levels remain elevated in the lower reaches of the Mattawa River due

A pair of early third period tallies, just moments apart, broke open a tie game as the Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) went on to defeat the Greater Sudbury Cubs 5-2 Monday at the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons. Moments after handling the Cubs’ initial power play of the contest,

The North Bay Police Service Traffic Enforcement Officer took part in a joint training operation involving Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), hosted by the Ontario Provincial Police at the end of April. Two days of in-class training, was followed up with two days of enforcement in the North Bay area. Report

November 18, 1951 – May 9, 2025  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ermes Dominic Rupoli, who peacefully left us on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay, Ontario, after a brave and valiant struggle with cancer.  Born in Fano, Italy, on

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maurice “Moose” Michaud, a cherished partner, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Born on July 30, 1958, in Mattawa, Ontario, Maurice lived a life full of love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. A skilled

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice (North Bay) on Thursday May 8, 2025, at the age of 50 years. Melissa was the loving mother to Kayleigh Louiseize, Brooklyn Louiseize (Parker), Elijah Louiseize, Peyton Louiseize, and Braelyn Cooper. She was the cherished