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John passed peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Judith (née Haddow) for 60 years. Loving father of Penny Vitunski (Andy) of North Bay and Adam (Meeghan), also of North Bay. Sadly missed by his grandchildren

1935-2026 It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother who passed away peacefully at Nipissing Manor Care Centre on Friday May 8, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late Rhéal Gravelle. Loving mother of Donald Gravelle, Claudette Horton (Todd), Daniel Gravelle (Louise), Carole Aultman (Dennis)

By Richard Coffin The OPP says two young people have been identified and located following a reported bomb threat at an elementary school in West Nipissing.  At about 3 pm on Monday, Ontario Provincial Police with the Nipissing West Detachment say they received information about a threat made from an

By Richard Coffin A couple of fundraising concerts are taking place this week in support of the Canadian Ecology Centre. Juno-award winning folk singer and playwright Ian Tamblyn is performing Wednesday at the Moon Café in Mattawa, then the next night at the Block Public House in North Bay. The

By Richard Coffin FedNor funding is helping businesses in Northern Ontario attract, develop, and retain young talent, while supporting economic growth and job creation. Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), announced over $1.7 million to provide youth with paid internships. “Creating jobs

By Richard Coffin There’s a reason why Ontario Provincial Police continue to target speeding, alcohol and drug impairment, driver inattention and a lack of seatbelt usage. The OPP says those factors were linked to a significant number of last year’s 344 fatalities on roads they patrol. They add

By Richard Coffin Canadore College is winding down its West Parry Sound campus. That announcement from the college, with a series of organizational changes being made, including workforce reductions and service adjustments. Officials say while provincial funding announcements and advocacy efforts are positive, Canadore continues to face the impacts of

Province allowing pharmacists to administer additional vaccines for six diseases and prescribe for nine more common ailments To protect Ontario’s health-care system and provide more connected and convenient care to people around the province, the government is allowing pharmacists to administer additional publicly funded vaccines that protect against six

By Richard Coffin A global village is coming to the shores of Lake Nipissing. That’s how Nipissing ARTS & Culture officials describe the inaugural One North Festival. It’s taking place at the Kiwanis Bandshell on June 27, which is also Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Port North Bay - Fully

A harmless looking rush just prior to the expiration of the second period saw Reid Arberry score the eventual game-winning winning goal, with a half second remaining, and lift the Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) to an eventual 6-4 victory over the Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL) Monday afternoon at the Centennial