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The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Competition Bureau are once again joining forces for the 20th edition of Fraud Prevention Month. Under the theme "20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now," this year's campaign will shed light

The problem when you’re an entrepreneur, and you’re as open minded as you have to be as an entrepreneur, is that most people tell you why things won’t work Well known in the sporting world as part of the Toronto Blue Jays franchise, Roger Rai recently brought

UPDATE: Near North School Board can confirm that the organization is a legitimate charity currently running a phone fundraising campaign, but donations do not support school lunches for Near North School Board Schools. Near North School Board is aware of fundraising calls taking place in the area in support of

A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is in place for the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority watershed. Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety indicates that high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for users such as anglers, boaters, swimmers, children or pets. Flooding is not expected. If

Right winger Sandis Vilmanis of the North Bay Battalion has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers, the National Hockey League club announced Saturday. “We’re thrilled for Sandis and his recent accomplishment,” said general manager Adam Dennis of the Ontario Hockey League’s Battalion. “He quietly goes

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa on Sunday February 26th, 2024.  Joan was the beloved wife of Keith Mechefske. She was 72 years old. Loving mother of Bonnie and Stacey (Chris).  Loving sister of Ida Wall (Bud deceased), Evelyn Beckett (Robert deceased)

Dom DiVincentiis of the North Bay Battalion is the Goaltender of the Month for February, the Ontario Hockey League announced Friday. In eight games, DiVincentiis posted a won-lost-extended record of 7-1-0 with a 2.39 goals-against average, a .916 save percentage and one shutout, helping the Battalion to a season

An Alexander Case goal midway through the third period was the difference as the Powassan Voodoos held on for a 4-3 road win over the Espanola Paper Kings Friday night in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play.   The Voodoos got on the board first when a pair of North Bay

The arts help develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork. Column by Anne Gingras As an experienced educator with over thirty years in the field, I understand the importance of promoting the arts in our schools. Before becoming a teacher, I owned a music studio where I taught almost

With little snowfall over the past two weeks and the recent rain event, today’s measured snowpack continues to be below normal for this time of year reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.