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By Richard Coffin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 Grab the ice auger, it’s Free Family Fishing weekend in Ontario.   The province says Canadians can fish for free in Ontario Saturday through Monday, without having to buy a fishing licence or Outdoors Card. Officials say all other fishing regulations and rules,

By Richard Coffin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 Monday is Family Day and that means most provincial and municipal government offices and retail outlets will be closed.    That includes North Bay City Hall.    Officials say curbside recycling and garbage pick-up will be delayed by one day next week.   The Merrick Landfill

By Richard Coffin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 A new platform called Background Work has been launched.  Film and TV background actors in our area have a new way to connect with casting professionals.    “Northern Ontario has a thriving film industry, and we’re excited to bring more opportunities to local

By Richard Coffin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 (11:30 am update) snowfall warning ended.  School transportation officials say all school buses across all weather regions are cancelled Thursday (Feb. 13). Schools remain open.    This as the snowfall warning continues for the North Bay area.   Environment Canada says snow is expected

By Richard Coffin North Bay OPP are investigating a serious single-vehicle All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rollover on Highway 522 that provincial police say left the driver with life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews responded around 4:30 pm on Tuesday (Feb. 11).   The driver was taken by ambulance to an open area in

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family, and his three children by his side, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday February 9, 2025, at the age of 87 years. Terry was the beloved husband of the late Jane Doyle, and the loving father to

Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. Significant snowfall this evening into Thursday morning. Report North Bay - Stay Informed, subscribe for free, click here Snowfall Warning in effect for: * North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa Total

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is excited to invite parents and families to its annual Kindergarten Information Nights. Taking place across the region, these sessions will be held at various locations throughout the district on select dates between February 4 and March 4, 2025. Families can visit https:

A $2.1 million construction project is coming to Premier Road.   Council awarded a contract for the work on Tuesday night.   It involves the construction of sidewalks and stormwater improvements, including resurfacing Premier Road from the unopened Fowler right-of-way, where the current sidewalk ends, to Champlain Park.  “I’m pleased

By Richard Coffin There is only a day left for candidates in the Feb. 27 provincial election to sign up with Elections Ontario.   The deadline is 2 pm on Thursday with at least five candidates expected in Nipissing.   According to the Liberal party’s website, Liam McGarry is carrying their