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By Richard Coffin Hands the Family Help Network is hosting a guest speaker this week as part of Autism Awareness Month. The free event with public speaker, activist and author Michael Jacques is taking place Thursday night at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall. Officials say Jacques is known for his engaging and

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is extending its Community Drug Alert. Officials say since issuing the alert two weeks ago, 13 more opioid-related overdoses have been reported in the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts, with one death. That’s on top of the 13

By Richard Coffin At least two of three levels of government agree widening Highways 11 and 17 is of national importance. Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof’s motion declaring the expansion and modernization of Highways 11 and 17 a project of national significance has passed at Queens Park. It comes a

By Richard Coffin The Ministry of Natural Resources has extended a series of flood-related advisories in the district until next Tuesday. That includes a flood warning for southern areas of the Sturgeon, Upper Ottawa and French watersheds. Meantime, a flood watch is in effect for the Upper Ottawa River between

By Richard Coffin With the recent heavy rain and localized flooding, residents on private drinking water systems are being urged to test their drinking water. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says significant weather events, such as flooding and heavy rain can overwhelm natural soil filtration and introduce

Unexpectedly passed away at his home Wednesday April 15, 2026, at the age of 62 years. Picky was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Richer) Champagne, and the loving father to Victoria Champagne. He was the cherished grandfather to Hunter. Picky will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Diane Brown,

Province taking next step to reduce delays and regulatory burdens to build a stronger, more competitive and more resilient economy The Ontario government introduced the Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026 (POWER Act). This legislation and associated policies would, if passed, take the next step in the

By Richard Coffin Nearly a million dollars from Ottawa is supporting the launch of the Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities Fund. MP Pauline Rochefort announced The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound is receiving $976,650 from FedNor to help companies become more competitive and prepare them to pursue defence sector supply

By Richard Coffin A 22‑year‑old resident of Orillia is facing several charges in North Bay after an intimate partner violence investigation, which also saw police recover a handgun from a vehicle. Last Friday, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards honour recipients for outstanding contributions and volunteer leadership The Ontario government is honouring nearly 5,000 exceptional individuals through the 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. These annual awards celebrate adult and youth volunteers for their outstanding contributions and ongoing service to organizations such as non-profits,