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By Richard Coffin The state of emergency was lifted Thursday in Chisholm Township. Officials say all roads have been re-opened, but ask residents to continue to use care as many areas will continue to be soft due to water content. The emergency measure was put in place April 16 because

By Richard Coffin A local art auction is now live in support of palliative care and bereavement services in our community. Near North Palliative Care Network is hosting the ‘April Showers Bring May Flowers Art Auction and Fundraiser’.  Lauralea Eldridge, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator, says they put out the

By Richard Coffin Discovery Routes says trails don’t just exist; they are built and cared for by people who believe in their power to connect communities. To mark National Volunteer Week, the local trails organization is recognizing six of the hundreds of Trail Champions whose efforts shape the Near

By Richard Coffin The Powassan Maple Syrup Festival returns on Saturday. Along with pancake breakfasts there is the pancake flipping contest, maple baked bean lunch, there are plenty of food and craft vendors on Main and Clark Streets along with the Sportsplex and curling club. Along with live music, there’

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with cancer at the West Nipissing General Hospital (Sturgeon Falls) on Friday April 10, 2026, at the age of 75 years. Arnold was the loving father to Kasey Lajeunesse and Kirby Lajeunesse, and the cherished grandfather

April 29, 1951 - April 18, 2026   It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Peace in his 74th  year.   He is survived by his beautiful children Angela and Jordan (Kari Anne), his special friend Carolann, his loving sister Marilyn Pearce Adachi (Dave), his nephew Paul

New model strengthens integration between homelessness outreach and health supports As of May 1, 2026, the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) will begin directly delivering Outreach Services across the District to support individuals experiencing homelessness. This change follows a recent procurement process for District-Wide Outreach Services that

A Kaedyn Long goal 15:35 into the first overtime gave the Greater Sudbury Cubs a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Timmins Rock in Game 4 of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League final at McIntyre Arena to give them the Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy championship. With the outcome, Greater

DISCOVER NORTH BAY IN THE NEW 2026 TOURISM MAGAZINE In celebration of National Tourism Week (April 20–24, 2026), Tourism North Bay is proud to unveil the all-new 2026 Tourism Magazine — a vibrant showcase of fresh stories, inspiring experiences, and stunning new photography.  This publication was designed to spark interest

2026 CMHA MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2026 With loneliness now recognized as a pressing public health issue, the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is emphasizing the power of human connection. For the 75th annual Mental Health Week, May 4 to [CA1.1]10, CMHA North Bay and