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Marcel Landry peacefully passed surrounded by the love of his family at Nipissing Manor (Corbeil) on Sunday October 11 at the age of 90 years. Marcel was born in Bonfield on May 27, 1936, married the late Alice nee Marleau on April 19, 1958, and had four children.  Later years

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Eastholme-Home for the Aged-on Tuesday October 6, 2026, at the age of 87 years. Carmen was the beloved wife of the late Clifford Collins, and the loving mother to Michael Collins, Dennis Collins, and the late James Collins. She

By Richard Coffin The Near North Makerspace is celebrating its first anniversary, and you’re invited. An event takes place on Friday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at 108 Main Street East. Officials say there will be hands-on creativity, demonstrations, music, food, and refreshments “Guests can

By Richard Coffin A new 32,000 square foot rental housing project in North Bay is showing how factory-built construction can help builders and developers move housing projects forward much faster. That from Royal Homes, which built the units in three months. The Perut Place development includes four 8-plex buildings

By Richard Coffin A field of nearly 500 student athletes are converging on the fields at Leisure Farms today (Oct. 14). From 10 am to 2 pm, grade 3 to 8 students from all four local boards are taking part in the Leisure Farms Cross Country Race. Along with Sturgeon

By Richard Coffin The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay is once again holding its Winter Boot Campaign. They will be collecting essential items and looking for sponsors for winter boots to ensure people experiencing homelessness survive the cold winter months. Donations of new mitts, hats, scarves, and

By Richard Coffin The province says $166,600 in funding is helping address local priorities, remove barriers, and help young people build brighter futures. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the money is supporting the North Bay Indigenous Hub and Black Heritage Association of Nipissing District and Area (BHANDA). “Our

By Richard Coffin City residents will be able to cast their ballot in the municipal election starting on Thursday (Oct. 15). The voting period opens at 10 am and runs through 8 pm on Oct. 26. With the information found in your Voter Information Letter, officials say use your computer,

By Richard Coffin An Edmonton truck driver is facing a dozen charges after a traffic stop east of Mattawa on Sunday morning. The North Bay OPP stopped the commercial vehicle after it was travelling 115 km/h in a post 90 km/h zone on Highway 17. Provincial police say

John Symons passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine Symons (née Cormier), with whom he shared many wonderful years. John was the proud father of Kelly Ann, Glenn (Amelia), Jennifer (Dean)