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By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says the investigation into a Sept. 2020 art theft on Silver Lady Lane continues. Earlier this week, we learned the stolen painting has been recovered and sold at auction in New York. “The North Bay Police Service has been notified of the

Construction on roads to the Ring of Fire is five years ahead of schedule, supporting economic reconciliation and unlocking the region’s vast potential  Today, Premier Doug Ford, Webequie First Nation Chief Lorraine Whitehead, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring

Passed peacefully on Wednesday June 24, 2026 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Born June 5, 1949, to loving parents Gilbert Gib Boller and Verna Boller of North Bay. Leaving behind is brothers Clifford of Ottawa and Ricky of Sturgeon Falls. Also, Jimmy is leaving behind the wonderful staff

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gertrude Laure Marie Chenier (nee Boissonneault) on June 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her bedside at the Algonquin Nursing Home. Gertrude was the beloved wife of the late Peter Chenier Jr. She was going to

After a courageous journey with heart disease, Michael Lawrence Lapierre passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on June 20, 2026, at the age of 68, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was the beloved husband of Brenda (née Laroche) Lapierre and loving father of

The Powassan Voodoos have signed a multi-sport athlete who will be competing in two sports this fall, the club announced on Thursday.   The Voodoos signed Nicholas Ludgate from the Mississauga Rebels U18 AAA team, where the 2008 birth-year forward netted 11 goals and 28 assists for 39 points in 56

By Brad Aubin North Bay OPP is looking to the public for help in identifying two people in connection with a break and enter investigation in the Mattawa area. Police say last Saturday (June 20), officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a rural

By Richard Coffin Two projects in Nipissing are receiving provincial funding through the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). $500,000 is going to Drillco Mining and Exploration with just under $250,000 for Osprey Advanced Materials Corporation. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the funding is part of the government’

By Richard Coffin Northern municipal groups are once again making the case for expansion and investments involving Highways 11 and 17. This after Ottawa announced its initiating the process toward the potential listing of three major projects as those of national interest. They include a Deep Geological Repository for Canada’

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is congratulating graduating students while asking them to make safety a priority with celebrations. “Graduation is a time to celebrate your accomplishments and look forward to the next chapter,” said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Warner. “Please plan your ride home, make responsible