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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Dolighan on March 21, 2025. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 81. Dick is now reunited with his beloved wife, Glennis Dolighan, and their cherished son, Michael Dolighan. The love they shared continues to

Peacefully passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday March 17, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Cecile was the beloved wife of Gilbert Aubut and the loving mother to Wayne Aubut, Alan Aubut (Cathy), Stephen Aubut, and Kevin Aubut (Melissa). She was the cherished grandmother

May 28, 1934 – November 6, 2024 On November 6, 2024, with family by his side, David Pessah died peacefully at the age of 90 at the Village of Riverside Glen in Guelph, Ontario. Dave was born in Rouyn, Quebec to John and Dorothy Pessah and was the third of seven

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. Lois, was the beloved wife of the late Hughie Bainbridge, for 53 years, she was in her 87th year. Loving mother of Gilbert and his wife Emily, Gordon and his wife Jocelyne, April Gough and

The Hearst Lumberjacks saw Chase Thompson and Aiden Kalin both tally twice to help propel them to a 7-3 victory over the Powassan Voodoos Monday night in Game 3 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final at the Powassan Sportsplex. With the outcome, Hearst now leads the best-of-seven series

Mike McIvor, who backed the North Bay Battalion to three straight wins in nailing down an Ontario Hockey League playoff berth, has been named Goaltender of the Week for the period ended Sunday, the league announced Monday. McIvor, with 95 saves, posted a 1.67 goals-against average, a .950 save

Kent Greer took three honours, including the Don (Hockey) Hadley Memorial Award as the fans’ favourite player, when the North Bay Battalion’s individual awards for the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League season were announced Thursday night. Defenceman Greer also was named rookie of the year and won the Judy Smith

By Richard Coffin Housing is the focus of a public meeting Monday night at city hall.   The city says it’s considering proposed amendments to encourage more housing options.   They include a proposed new incentive to the City Growth Community Improvement Plan.  Officials say the Additional Housing Unit Grant would

By Richard Coffin High-energy 3×3 basketball is once again being showcased in the city.   The 2nd edition of the Baycity Ballers’ 3×3 Tournament hits the hardwood at the Canadore College main campus on Saturday and Sunday.   Officials say the FIBA-endorsed event is being held in partnership with 3×

By Richard Coffin The federal Conservatives nominated their new candidate in Nipissing-Timiskaming on the weekend, a day before the April 28 election was called. Long-time senior party staffer Garry Keller won the nomination over former candidates Jordy Carr and Steven Trahan. The new nomination meeting was held after Cassidy Villeneuve