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Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Ottawa General Hospital on Monday January 13, 2025, at the age of 90 years. James Grenville Purdon, born on September 12, 1934, in Powassan, Ontario, was the youngest of nine children to Kathleen and John Arthur Purdon. In

The North Bay Police Service arrested two 29-year-old women on multiple charges of theft and is seeking assistance from the public to identify a male suspect. On January 10, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m. accused HARMON and a male suspect entered a business on Algonquin Avenue and stole

The North Bay Police Service do not suspect foul play in the death of a woman on Oak Street, North Bay. At approximately 8:00 a.m. on January 9, 2025, the North Bay Police Service received a report of an unresponsive female in the outdoor area of a property

It’s with great sadness that the family of Ron Daoust announce his passing on January 8, 2024, at the age of 89. Ron will lovingly be remembered by his children, Nancy (Dave), Kelly, Tracey; grandchildren, Blaire, Kady, Hannah (Zach), Sean (Jess), Robin (Rebecca), Maisie; great-grandchildren, Cecil, Cameron; siblings, Butch

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Pickleball Club is concerned about vandals and wants the city to lock up the new Bourke Park courts at night. The club’s Chris Derochie questions why they would be left open, noting the city has invested $111,000 into the courts, including a

By Richard Coffin The province is helping more seniors, including those in our area, keep fit, healthy and active in their community.    $3.7 million in fourth quarter funding is going to 316 Seniors Active Living Centres (SALCs) across the province.   Seven centres in our region are receiving money.    They

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Santa Fund says the 77th campaign this past holiday season was a success. The fund’s committee says they reached their fundraising goal of $175,000, allowing them to deliver over 375 hampers to local families in need.  Officials say that helped touch the

By Richard Coffin The West Ferris 63’s U19B ringette team won gold at a tournament in Waterloo this past weekend. After going 3-0 in round robin play, West Ferris scored an overtime victory against a team from Paris in the final to win the hardware. The team has another

The North Bay Police Service arrested a 25-year-old male on multiple charges, including drug trafficking. On January 13, 2025, a member of the North Bay Police Service observed a vehicle travelling in the 800-block of Lakeshore Drive with its licence plate obscured by snow and initiated a traffic stop. The

Passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday January 13th, 2025 at the age of 87. He is predeceased by his wife Carol (nee Baker). Beloved father of Karen Gelinas (Ryan), Wayne Matheson, Valerie Thomson (Malcolm) and Bryan (predeceased). Loving grandfather of Aimee, Darren, Carla, Cassandra and