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By Richard Coffin City police are advising the public of filming activity involving simulated violence, a simulated crime scene, ‘picture car’ emergency vehicles, and people carrying replica firearms and other prop weapons.    Filming takes place until 8 pm Monday night (Aug. 24) on Regina Street between McGaughey Avenue And Ellis

By Richard Coffin The province is supporting 75 projects that protect the social, cultural and economic vitality of Francophone communities across Ontario. $3 million is being provided through the Francophone Community Grants Program. Officials say the money will help groups expand services, improve employee training, increase community outreach and create

By Richard Coffin Water service is being temporarily shut off as part of the ongoing John Street Rehabilitation project in Sturgeon Falls. The Municipality of West Nipissing says final water main connections are taking place. The water service interruption is taking place today (Aug. 24) on John Street, from Clark

ByRichard Coffin Twiggs Coffee Roasters says its Fraser Street location is temporarily closed after a fire. In a social media post, the restaurant says they’re working with a restoration company to get everything cleaned up and ready to welcome back customers as soon as possible. They also say their

By John White Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliation as additional 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on about $28 billion in Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he directed Canadian negotiators to return to Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 21, after

By Brendan Pawliw A plane that made a fatal emergency landing on a Prince George road Thursday lost power in one engine before colliding with four vehicles, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said. One person inside a vehicle was killed in the crash on Foothills Boulevard on Aug. 20,

Peter Chirico announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2026. After careful consideration, Chirico said he believes the time is right to conclude his service in elected office and allow new leadership to step forward.  “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my community and for the

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT  The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents to exercise caution after a potential blue green-algae bloom was reported to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on August 20, 2026 in Lake Nosbonsing (near Astorville Bay and Perron Island

Funding will support housing-enabling infrastructure projects in municipalities that do not levy development charges The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing $1 billion to help municipalities, that do not levy development charges, build more homes. The funding is being provided through a new Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream (Non-DC Stream)

24 new transitional housing units and expanded 24/7 shelter services coming to the site The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is providing an update on homelessness services at Northern Pines, highlighting the opening of expanded transitional housing, continued accessible 24/7 Low-Barrier Shelter services, and enhanced