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More than $5 million will be provided to attract and retain critical employees The Ontario government is investing over $5 million to attract, retain and recognize wildland firefighting staff for the 2024 fire season to protect people and communities across the province. In recognition of the critical services wildland firefighters

Dec 15, 1945-March 19, 2024  It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Barry E. Bradford.  Barry was born to Jean and Brad Bradford in North Bay, the second son and beloved brother of William “Billy” Bradford. He spent his childhood in North Bay,

This winter has had much less snow than normal, but it is common for the snowpack to grow until early April, reports the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. “The combined average snow depth

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is providing the Township of Chisholm with $88,000 in provincial disaster recovery funding to help cover emergency response costs related to a wildfire. This financial support is being provided through the MDRA program.  “On behalf of Chisholm Township, I

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing is pleased to announce that the Ontario government is investing more than $1.8 billion in housing-enabling infrastructure funding to help build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031.  “By increasing investments in housing-enabling infrastructure programs, our government is giving municipalities the tools they

A Zach Turner tally, 3:52 into overtime, was the difference as the Powassan Voodoos pulled out a 5-4 win over the Hearst Lumberjacks Thursday night in Game 1 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League East semifinal at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. Forcing the play off a draw in

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Ralph John Diegel on March 18, 2024 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 97. Beloved husband of 30 years to Pat Kenzie Diegel. Predeceased by his first wife Gwen Darling. Ralph was

Leona passed away peacefully at her residence in Sturgeon Falls on Thursday March 21st, 2024 at the age of 91.  She was predeceased by her husband Roger Lauzon and 11 brothers and sisters, two daughters Suzanne, Gaetanne and a son Guy, several step-daughters and step-sons. Loving sister of Lucille Hubbell

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing more than $2.5 million over two years to train up to 90 French-speaking long-term care staff, such as resident support personnel and dietary aides, to become personal support workers (PSWs) through the learn and Earn Accelerated Program.

DOWNEY: Laurette It is with great sympathy that Laurette’s family announce her passing at the Algonquin Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. Laurette was the beloved wife of the late Roland Asselin, she was 88 years old. Loving mother of Sharon Allard (Pierre), Mike Downey (Lynne), Brian Downey