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By Richard Coffin The annual OHL coaches poll includes six Troops. North Bay Battalion Captain Ethan Procyszyn tied for tops in ‘best defensive forward’, was second in ‘best on faceoffs’, third in ‘best penalty killer ‘ and tied for third in ‘hardest shot’. Jack Lisson was second in ‘most improved player’

Port North Bay has positioned itself as a practical and forward-thinking solution Port North Bay is emerging as a standout leader in delivering modern, cost-effective office space tailored to the evolving needs of businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.  At a time when rising operational costs are forcing organizations to

Snow survey measurements show a snow depth increase of 9.9 cm, and snow water equivalence increase of 39.7 mm from the last survey on March 9, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning

The James Bay OPP, with assistance from the OPP NER Crime Unit, has arrested and charged one individual following a significant fraud and theft investigation involving an industrial operation located northeast of Cochrane. An internal audit revealed that over approximately 2.5 to 3 years, large quantities of building materials,

The Ontario government is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that would allow single-occupant vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, making better use of existing highway infrastructure to help reduce gridlock and keep drivers moving on provincial highways. Ministry of Transportation modelling

Passed away peacefully at Eastholme Home for the Aged March 11,2026 in his 81st year. James will be remembered by his siblings Evelyn Kaus, Verna Bradley, (Ida) Bradley, Garry Bradley (Linda), Marie Eccles (Bob)  Preceded by his parents Ralph and Violet Bradley (nee Good) formally from South River. Sister’

1932-2026 Cecil passed away peacefully at Au Chateau on Monday March 16, 2026, at the age of 93 years. He was the beloved husband for 73 years of Georgina (nee James). Dear father of George Nitschkie (Candi, predeceased), Jean Schultz (Brian, predeceased) and Lyla Harding (Dave). He will be missed

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother and GG, Jean Carmichael. Jean was 93 years old when she passed away on March 15, 2026 at Cassellholme in North Bay, Ontario. Jean Carmichael, nee Payetta, was born in Port Arthur, Ontario (now known

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Laurel “Sonny” Birtch Jr., who passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 79. Sonny shared a life filled with love alongside his wife, Denise Birtch. Together they built a family that was the center of his

It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie DeRuyte (Reed) announce her sudden passing on March 10, 2026, at St. Michael’s Hospital, at the age of 76. Marjorie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Benedictus “Dick” DeRuyte.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children Angela DeRuyte