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The City of North Bay raised the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flag high in celebration of its Centennial. Raised by members of 22 Wing/Canadian Forces North Bay, the flag will fly over the weekend to mark the official milestone on April 1, 2024. Additionally, get ready to see

The Powassan Voodoos broke open a one-goal game with four third period tallies to defeat the Hearst Lumberjacks 7-3 Friday in Game 5 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League East semifinal at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. With the outcome, the Voodoos take the best-of-seven series 4-1 and will now

Weekly Column by Anne Gingras As Easter weekend is upon us, I spent a few moments reflecting more than usual. It was a long week for many, and everyone felt out of sorts. Is it because of the effect of a full moon? Perhaps because of an upcoming eclipse? Or

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gordon Lawrence Gibbs in his 76th year at Eastholme- Home for the Aged, Powassan ON, on March 27th, 2024.  He is survived by his children Bonnie Sue Hunt, Terri Lynn Fitz (Chris), Gordon (Tom) Thomas Gibbs and the mother

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Nora Michaud at the Mattawa Hospital on March 25th, 2024, at the age of 68. Loving mother of Jamey and Terry (Anita). She was a very proud mamere to Bella, Charlotte, Taylor and Reno, great grandma to Braylee, Carson,

The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, effective October 1, 2024. This 3.9 per cent annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) and brings Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest in Canada. “Under

Ty Nelson and Justin Ertel each recorded one goal and one assist as the North Bay Battalion beat the Kingston Frontenacs 4-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the clubs’ best-of-seven Ontario Hockey League Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. Anthony Romani and Dalyn Wakely also scored and Sandis Vilmanis earned

Mayne (née Cowley): Daphne Joyce With heavy hearts, we mark the passing of Daphne Joyce Mayne, who sets out on a new voyage after a full and remarkable life. She was born in England on October 1, 1926, a place that remained dear to her even after travelling the world.

Nominations Open for the 2024 Ontario Senior of the Year Award  The Ontario government has opened nominations for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award. This award gives each municipality the opportunity to honour one of their local seniors, who after age 65, have made outstanding contributions to enrich the

The City of Ottawa will receive an extra 543 million dollars to assist with revitalize the downtown area, to support public safety and address increased levels of crime, which have had an impact on city services and additional funding for emergency shelters. The Government of Ontario and the City of