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Donations to the YMCA’s Fill The Bus campaign are being matched to the end of the week, up to $15,000.   It’s thanks to the North Bay Youth Soccer Club.   The YMCA has partnered with the Rotary Club of North Bay for the fundraising initiative.   “The $275 donation

Work is underway on developing the Laurentian Escarpment trials into a premier trails destination.   Discovery Routes and the North Bay Mountain Bike Association are spearheading the project with a number of other groups.   Officials say the partnership will secure long-term use of a four-season network of sanctioned multi-use trails.   “Many

This Thursday, City Council will be presented final design and pricing options for North Bay’s new Community and Recreation Centre project. EllisDon Corporation, leading the design team, is proposing a guaranteed maximum price of $62.5 million. While this figure is above the original $59.5 million target, it

$63 million is the price tag coming to council Thursday for the new Community and Recreation Centre project.   A staff report includes the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $61.4 million, plus a $1 million contingency and $500,000 for internal costs.    While staff are recommending approval, another option in the

Today we need our health system partners’ support.  Surge in patient volumes resulting in temporary changes at Health Centre  Today the North Bay Regional Health Centre is experiencing an unprecedented surge in patient volumes resulting in a bed crisis.  Due to these extreme bed pressures NBRHC is making some temporary

Over 800 North Bay and area elementary students will be taking part in virtual mining matters workshops this month.   It’s part of CIM Mining Week 2024, which takes place Nov. 11-15.   “The goal of bringing Mining Matters into local elementary schools is to generate mining industry awareness,” says Shayn

Nipissing’s MPP will be seeking a fifth term at Queen’s Park.    The Ontario PC Party has announced Vic Fedeli has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate for Nipissing in the next election.  First elected in 2011, officials say Fedeli has been a tireless advocate for the riding

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Bruce on Wednesday November 6, 2024, at North Bay Regional Health Centre after a brief battle with cancer. He had recently celebrated his 80th birthday while in the hospital. Bruce overcame the challenges of alcohol and became

Born November 10, 1958, of North Bay, Ontario, 65, has passed away October 26, 2024, due to complications following surgery. Serge had approached the surgery with hope, believing it would bring him relief, yet the recovery process proved to be too challenging for him, and he was called home to

$3.4 Million to Support Local Health Care System Provincial Alternate Level of Care and Patient Flow funding will support access to timely healthcare  The Ontario government is investing $3.4 million through the Alternative Level of Care (ALC) and Patient Flow initiatives in 2024-25 for four local health centers.