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By Richard Coffin Ottawa has announced more than $1.3 million to support workforce expansion and population retention efforts across Northern Ontario. Most of the FedNor money, nearly $960,000 will enable the Northern Policy Institute (NPI) to help communities attract and retain newcomers by improving access to data, strengthening

By Richard Coffin Ontario’s opposition is taking a road trip. Some New Democrat MPPs left Queen’s Park in Toronto on Tuesday for their northern highway tour. They’ll be listening to communities, documenting concerns, and pushing the government to act before more lives are lost. STAY INFORMED – Click

It is with the deepest of sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ioannis “John” Vlahakis. He passed away on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at the age of 89 surrounded by his family.  John leaves behind a legacy of hard work, a giving heart, and an endless

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dianne at Northern Heights Community, North Bay, on Sunday March 1st, 2026. She was the loving mother of Kymberlee Legge, and Wendi Daze (Chris). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Chas, Meghan (Aaron), Hannah, and by her great grandchildren Edith

Deal will remove barriers to free trade between provinces, supporting consumer choice and economic growth Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to allow consumers to purchase alcohol directly from the other province’s local producers, including breweries, wineries and distilleries. Allowing direct-to-consumer

Throughout February, the North Bay Police Service (NBPS) conducted a RIDE check to help reinforce the message that impaired driving will not be tolerated in our community. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Targeted enforcement conducted throughout the

1951–2026  It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the unexpected passing of Nancy Aultman (née Mauro) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Health Sciences North, surrounded by the love of her family.  Nancy was the devoted and loving wife of 55 years to her beloved husband, Reginald.

Michael John Herbert Ohlman, age 67, of North Bay, Ontario, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice, following a courageous and hard-fought three-year battle with cancer. Mike was in the presence of friends, loved ones the week leading up to his passing.  As per his

Accelerated construction schedule and new economic partnerships with First Nations will see roads begin to open in 2030 the Ontario government released a plan to accelerate the completion of construction on the all-seasons roads to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule, with construction planned to start in

Impacting Canada and North Bay Fraud is often described as a hidden crime and one that does not always leave visible damage but can have lasting financial and emotional impacts on victims. Increasingly, fraud is facilitated through technology, carried out across borders and connected to organized criminal networks operating well