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Province expanding eligibility and modernizing the Veterinary Assistance Program to support Ontario’s agriculture sector The Ontario government is modernizing the Veterinary Assistance Program (VAP) by expanding eligibility and streamlining the application process to ensure livestock producers in Northern and rural Ontario have reliable access to veterinary care. As part

Peacefully on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at the Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa, Ontario, at the age of 106.  She was the loving wife of the late Allen Minor and her special friend to Percy Mount. She was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred Bangs and the late Laura

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has arrested a woman from the Greater Toronto Area on an outstanding warrant and seized more than $23,000 worth of fentanyl and Percocet pills. On February 24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the accused was located in the

1948-2026 The family announces with great sadness the untimely sudden death of our beloved Mike on February 15, 2026.  Born in Penetanguishene on March 17 1948 to Gertrude (Brasseur) and Henry Gauthier, Mike was the cherished husband of 55 years to Louise, a loving father to his daughters Josée (Steve)

Peacefully at Northern Heights Community on Monday February 23, 2026 at 95 years of age. Loving mother of Barry (Linda), Darrell (predeceased), Donna Stewart (Mark) and Brenda Jacobs (Les). Proud grandmother to Sean, Trevor, Jeffrey, Kelly, Anya, Michael, Kevin, Aaron, Grace, Oliver, Noah and 14 great grandchildren. Sadly missed by

It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Wesley “Wes” Travis William Ringler on February 19, 2026, at the age of 41. Born in North Bay on June 14, 1984, Wesley grew up surrounded by the people and places that meant the most to him. He

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday February 23, 2026, at the age of 70 years. Suzanne was the loving mother to Tammy Michaud, Tracey Petrie, and Denise Tielve. She was the cherished grandmother of Bobbie-Jo, Patrick, Nicholas,

By Richard Coffin More than 240,000 guests stayed overnight in accommodations in North Bay last year. Tanya Bédard, Executive Director of Tourism North Bay, presented the tourism highlights for 2025 to council on Tuesday night. She says visitors spent a lot of money in the city last year. Port

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says bullying in schools, whether in person or online, can escalate into criminal behaviour. Feb. 25 is Pink Shirt Day nationally, creating anti-bullying awareness. City police say protecting children and youth from intimidation, harassment, and hate-motivated behaviour is a priority for them.

By Richard Coffin The Canadian Forces Housing Agency says it’s one of their largest construction campaigns in the post Second World War era. The federal government is launching the second phase of military housing expansion involving about 7,500 new residential housing units across Canada, including locally. Construction of