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Megan Stacey Manning was cut from her grade 8 volleyball team, but in her first year at Widdifield High School, she was invited to try out for the volleyball team because, as she said, “I was the tallest girl in grade 9."  Her high school career saw her lead

Canadore College proudly announces the Media Arts Annual Showcase, a celebration honouring the creativity and achievements of the graduating classes in the School of Art and Design. The showcase will take place on April 15, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in the main entrance of Canadore College.

A Celebration of La Francophonie and Cultural Identity The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) was honoured to welcome the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Elementary School in Sturgeon Falls. Organized in partnership with Canadian Parents for French, the visit marked

Provincial tax rate cut of 31.25 per cent would save more than 375,000 small businesses up to $5,000 per year  The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy with a $1.1 billion cut to

Minimum wage increasing to $17.95 an hour effective October 1, 2026, marking the second highest rate among provinces The Ontario government is increasing the general minimum wage from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour on October 1, 2026, benefiting more than 700,000 workers across the province. This

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Women in Policing information session drew more than 30 participants. The women-only event brought together women of all ages interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. “It is truly incredible to see so many women gathered in one room, all with a shared

April 2, 2026 It’s Easter Weekend and that means stat holiday closures around the area. Most government offices are closed Friday and Monday, with retail outlets shut down Friday and Sunday. North Bay City Hall is closed both Friday and Monday, with North Bay Transit buses not running on

By Richard Coffin Enrolment is expected to double at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University thanks to an expansion project spanning the north. Ottawa has announced nearly $2 million dollars for NOSM University to establish and expand training facilities in 87 municipalities and Indigenous communities. Locations include North Bay,

By Richard Coffin Rainfall and freezing rain warnings are in place for the North Bay area. Environment Canada says a Colorado low will bring freezing rain to the area beginning Thursday afternoon or early Thursday evening, then rain, heavy at times, ending on Friday morning. Ice build-up of 2 to

Province supports frontline staff by adding additional permanent positions and increasing compensation to protect people and communities Ontario is ready to protect people and communities this wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. To prepare for the 2026 fire season, the province has added an additional