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Peacefully passed away at Cassellholme – Home for the Aged on Thursday October 23, 2025, at the age of 98 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Aime Gauthier and sons Claude and Paul (Kim surviving). She will be dearly missed by her children, Marcel Gauthier (Cathy), Lorraine Shale (Dave) and Richard

It is with unbelievable sadness and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Austin on October 19, 2025, at the age of 29 years. Austin was the beloved spouse and best friend of Gabriella Collins and the proudest father to their unborn child. He will be lovingly remembered

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday October 20th, 2025.  Loving husband of Maureen (nee Herr). Beloved father of Les (Kristine), Becky (Michael) and Kevin (Kimberly). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren William, Zachary, Jacob, Hayden, Annabelle and his siblings Gerard (Rosemary), Phil

At the young age of 44 in the early morning hours of October 24, 2025 Dawn quietly slipped from the mortal plane to join the stars. Waiting to embrace her on the other side are her dad Dan Robitaille and her first love Amber Arbic. Left to feel her presence

Mervin passed peacefully at the Mattawa Hospital on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 89.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Ruth (Hazelwood) in 2009.  Loving Dad of Neal (Heather) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sharon (Rick) Dowd of Mattawa, Elwood (Glenna) of Mattawa and Louise (Dev) Hurlburt of

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) says job cuts are not what’s needed at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). This after the hospital announced a few measures last week, including a reduction of staff, to achieve $5.6 million in budget savings. Michael Hurley, president of

There are three key recommendations after a road safety review of Algonquin Avenue between the Highway 11/17 bypass and Lansdowne Avenue. The city says the review was completed in response to concerns about pedestrian safety and collisions. “Potential solutions, including a pedestrian signal and crossover, were explored but ultimately

Nearly 50 Northern Ontario businesses will be featured at the world’s largest indoor agri-food exhibition next month.   The Government of Canada is helping establish the 22nd annual Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.  “We have an incredible agricultural sector in Northern Ontario, and

A new report from Food Banks Canada says poverty and hunger are ‘normalizing’ in Canada.   Officials also say without bold legislative action, volunteers and donations alone can’t keep pace with what they say is a ‘relentless soaring need’.   The report says visits to Canada’s food banks hit close

The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce handed out its awards of excellence on the weekend. Barclay House Retirement Living is Business of the Year with 16 or more employees. Nurse Next Door won Small Business of the Year with 6–15 employees while Horse Ability Equine-Assisted Therapy is