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The Ontario Government is expanding its support for local emergency readiness with a second round of funding for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) for 2024-25. This new $5 million investment will help equip municipalities and organizations with essential resources, equipment and training to better prepare for natural disasters and

City police are reminding motorists if you drive safely and with the speed limit you get to keep your car.   This after the North Bay Police Service says a driver had their licence suspended and vehicle impounded after going more than twice the speed limit in a school zone on

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is urging people to take the necessary steps to avoid attracting bears.  The MNR has issued a public safety bulletin after multiple bear sightings in the City of North Bay and surrounding areas over the last couple of weeks.  Officials say the majority of

A couple of sports and recreation-related items are on the council agenda Tuesday night.   One is a public presentation on the idea of setting up a fresh water Olympic-length pool at the Birchaven Cove on Trout Lake.   A post on social media calling on supporters to attend the meeting, shows

Results of a recent Social Issues Impact Survey will be used by local business to advocate for improved policies, funding and services.   That from the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce (NBDCC), which says its survey explored the impact of homelessness, crime, addictions, and mental health challenges on local

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of André surrounded by his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, September15, 2024, at the age of 73.  Loving husband of 47 years to Estelle (nee Chartrand). Beloved father of Mario (Caelin), and the best pepere

On Sept 14th, 2024, at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice the world said goodbye to Robert (Bob) Marcel Joseph Lajoie for the last time at 3:37 pm. What a man he was, a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was so well respected and easy to love…few

Passed away after a lengthy battle with Cancer, at the Mattawa Hospital, on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. Wendy Norma Jean (nee Turcotte) born January 14th, 1953, was the beloved wife of Tom Reynolds.  Loving mother of Colan Ollivier (Priscilla) and Jason Ollivier (Kelly). She will be lovingly remembered by her

Members of Parliament are back in Ottawa and MP Anthony Rota is hoping the session is productive.   The political landscape changed over the summer with the New Democrats cancelling their agreement to support the minority Liberal government until next June.   “Hopefully they’ll do what’s best for people, whether

The Troops are back on the ice later this week for two more pre-season games. They visit Ottawa on Friday night then Owen Sound on Sunday afternoon. Goaltender Dom DiVincentiis, our guest in this week's episode of the Battalion Marching Orders was one of several recent Battalion grads