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Largest expansion of Ontario Parks in 50 years will protect and expand province’s tourism sector The Ontario government is investing nearly $60 million to create more camping opportunities for families and outdoor enthusiasts at some of the province’s most popular provincial parks, adding up to 300 new campsites

Proposed changes would expand scopes of practice for a range of health-care professionals To protect Ontario’s health-care system by providing more connected and convenient care to people around the province, the government is consulting to expand the scopes of practice for a wide range of regulated health professionals, including

49 Reports from Retailers, 19 Charges Laid The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the community of ongoing shoplifting-related incidents and sharing safety information for local businesses. During August 2025, NBPS received 49 criminal complaints regarding shoplifting occurrences. To date, 19 charges have been laid, with the remaining cases

A former city manager of tourism and recreation is suggesting council consider creating a community-based committee, with city representation, for honorific facility naming. Dave Saad presented to council on Tuesday night, saying such a committee was formed in the 1980s. He applauds the city’s sponsorship policy, approved in early

Over half a million dollars in provincial funding is on its way to West Nipissing. The municipality will use the money, which comes from the Connecting Links program, to rehabilitate Highway 64 from Dufferin Street to Sabourin Road. “This infrastructure project will see the rehabilitation of a 770-metre section of

March 27, 1935 - September 16, 2025  Louis Petrolia passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at the age of 90. Louis retired in 1990 after 35 years with the Ontario Northland Transport Commission. He was a talented piano and keyboard musician, performing with numerous North Bay bands and jazz

Province’s $400 million investment will keep workers on the job and promote economic growth The Ontario government is investing $400 million to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in small, rural and Northern communities. The funding is being delivered through the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) as part

Recovery from addiction is attainable and sustainable. That’s the message from Recovery Month Canada with September being National Recovery Awareness Month. Locally, an event that celebrates hope, healing and the strength of the recovery community is taking place on Wednesday. Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here Recovery

It’s ‘last call’ for another area Beer Store.   The province’s largest beer retailer says its store in South River will close at the end of the day on Nov. 16.   Officials previously announced Mattawa’s beer store will be shuttered on Nov. 2, while the Noëlville store will

Ontario Provincial Police with the Almaguin Highlands detachment report a 70-year-old Huntsville resident has died after a single-commercial-vehicle rollover on Sunday morning. Emergency crews responded to the crash around 7 am on the southbound on-ramp from Highway 124 to Highway 11 in Strong Township. Province police say the driver of