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New funding helping over 1,000 nurses in rural and remote hospitals develop new skills to provide ED care  The Ontario government is continuing to build a stronger, more resilient health care workforce by investing $10 million to help more than 1,000 nurses upskill their training to provide emergency

International award-winning author Adele Lamothe will be at the North Bay Library in the children's section this Saturday for a meet and greet. Her book "two little Raindrops will be available. The whole family is invited to come out and meet Adele

Another graduating Voodoos player is taking a step forward in hockey development as forward Rhys Smetham has signed a three-year deal to play for the Bristol Pitbulls of the NIHL National League in England.  Smetham, who was born in England, played two seasons with the Voodoos scoring 16 goals and

Roger passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 9, 2024 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.  His loving wife of 42 years, Marlene (Cull) predeceased him on December 15, 2004. He will be sadly missed by his children, Brian (Judy), Barry (Lydia), Lynda (Steve), and Joe

Robert "Bruce" Fleming, devoted husband, wonderful father and poppa, passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2024 due to complications caused by cancer. Bruce was born September 13, 1942 in Port Elgin Ontario, but spent a great deal of time in Southampton Ontario, where he met and married his

Passed away peacefully at the Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa on Sunday June 30th, 2024.   Beloved mother of Tammy (deceased), John (deceased) and Debbie Heflin. Grandmother of Joel, Patrick (Shawna Clifford), James, Andrew, Brianne, Tyler, Gregory (deceased) and John Jr. (deceased) and great grandmother of 19 great grandchildren.  Shirley worked

New agreement will help remove barriers to fill gaps in the skilled labour market The governments of Ontario and Alberta are supporting a framework for collaboration on international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification. This partnership will put Canadian workers first by reducing interprovincial barriers and red tape for credential recognition

New interactive map connects consumers to more than 2,300 retailers across Ontario, including more than 1,000 local producers This summer, there are still thousands of places people can buy their favourite beer, cider, wine or even spirits across Ontario. To help consumers connect with local retailers and producers

Funding will ensure colleges and universities have modern facilities, learning tools and equipment The Ontario government is ensuring publicly assisted colleges and universities have modern facilities, learning tools and equipment so students develop the skills to succeed in the workforce through an investment of $201 million in 2023-24. Part of

The Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League have signed centre Liam Arnsby of the North Bay Battalion to a two-year contract, it was announced Tuesday. Arnsby, who turned 20 last Nov. 20, was a seventh-round pick by the Florida Panthers, with whom Charlotte is affiliated, in the 2022 National