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By Richard Coffin It’s McHappy Day (Wednesday, May 6) and three charitable groups are benefiting in our area. A portion of sales at McDonald’s restaurants in North Bay and Sturgeon Falls supports Youth Mental Health at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, One Kids Place, and Ronald McDonald

Drug-related overdose activity has surpassed levels seen during the COVID‑19 pandemic, with 42 opioid-related overdoses reported to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) over the course of April 2026, compared to 38 in September 2020. Of the 42 overdoses, four resulted in death. This is

BOART LONGYEAR MEMORIAL GARDENS THURS. NOVEMBER 19TH, 2026 Canada’s most celebrated artists Dean Brody and The Reklaws are joining forces this fall for their co-headlining Hometown Heroes National Tour. The tour will bring the two chart-topping acts to stages across the country, delivering a must-see live experience packed with

By Brad Aubin The Municipality of West Nipissing says the redevelopment project at the Goulard Park Baseball Fields is currently underway. Fencing is in place, and officials say with the fields now being an active construction zone, access will be prohibited for safety reasons. Last May, the town was announced

Mental Health Week is May 4 to 8 in North Bay. The flag raising at City Hall’s Leger Square recognized and officially kicked off the Mental Health Weekweek and this year’s theme of connection — highlighting the importance of reaching out, supporting one another, and prioritizing mental well-being. Explore

For Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award for CJHL Coach of the Year, presented by the NHL Coaches’ Association The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday the names of the five individuals that have been selected finalists for the 2025-26 Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award, presented by the

Level Up! career fairs will help over 60,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying in-demand jobs The Ontario government is launching the annual Level Up! career fairs for a fifth year to introduce students, educators and jobseekers to in-demand careers. Through multi‑day events planned in 12 communities across

As a new season brings warmer temperatures and people spend more time outdoors, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is encouraging the public to become more aware of ticks. The campaign comes after the Health Unit recorded its highest number of Lyme disease cases in 2025,

Proposed changes would enhance enforcement on transit and crack down on illegal drug production As part of its ongoing work to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the government will soon introduce regulatory changes as part of an upcoming legislative package that would crack down on illegal drug use on

A reminder that North Bay Transit begins its summer service schedule. Please note the following seasonal changes: • 1C McKeown Corridor will be suspended from May 4 to August 29 • 8 Eastview/Algonquin – Evening Service (18:50–22:50) will also be suspended during this period Regular daytime service on the