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By Richard Coffin The Easter long weekend is almost here and that means most government offices are closed for Good Friday and on Easter Monday. That includes North Bay City Hall. Most retailers are closed Friday and on Sunday. North Bay Transit buses won’t be running on Good Friday,

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Bob at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 85, with his loving family by his side.   Bob was the loving husband to Carol (nee Purdon). Predeceased by Michele Wood. Proud

1959-2025  Marie passed away at her residence in North Bay on Saturday April 12, 2025 at the age of 65 yrs.  She was predeceased by her parents Aimé and Gabrielle Allard and her brother Leo Allard. Dear sister of Alice Galbraith (Frederick – deceased), Denise Allard, Rita Wilkinson (Ken), Alex Joseph

By Richard Coffin Another $406,000 is heading to the city coffers.   It’s the latest quarterly payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming for the city hosting Cascades Casino.   It represents the fourth quarter payment (Jan 1-March 31) and brings the total to $1.7 million during the fiscal year.

By Richard Coffin City police are looking to identify two men after an attempt to buy cartons of cigarettes with fraudulent gift cards.   The North Bay Police Service was contacted after the pair went to an Algonquin Avenue business just after noon on April 8.   They say alert staff members

By Richard Coffin Students between the ages of 15 and 29 are once again being given the opportunity to run a business.   MPP Vic Fedeli says applications to the Summer Company program, which offers grants up to $3,000 to start a full-time business are being accepted.    The students will

By Brad Aubin The West Nipissing General Hospital Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to replace its aging mammography unit. Officials say it is an essential piece of equipment – and its become an urgent priority. Caisse Alliance kicked off the campaign with a $75,000 donation, and is also matching

By Richard Coffin Registration is underway for summer camp programs at One Kids Place (OKP).   The Children’s Treatment Centre says the camps provide children and youth with special needs the chance to engage in social and recreational activities within a supportive, individualized environment.   Officials say kids taking part will

The snow depth has decreased by 18.8 cm and snow water equivalence decreased by 55.0 mm since April 8, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.   “The average snow depth is 6.6

NOJHL announces Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy Final schedule The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday the game schedule for the upcoming Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy Final between the Greater Sudbury Cubs and Hearst Lumberjacks. Action in the best-of-seven affair will feature 7 p.m. starts, except for Game 5,