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By Richard Coffin The search for Mélanie Ethier continues 30 years after she went missing in New Liskeard. Ontario Provincial Police say the 15-year-old left a friend’s house early in the morning of Sunday, Sept. 29, 1996 to walk home, which was less than a kilometre away. The OPP

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death. Officials say they have been reported across the district and involved unknown opioids, fentanyl, and crack cocaine combined with unknown substances. The Health Unit

Student capstone project Junk screened at Cinéfest Sudbury  A short film that began as a third-year project in Canadore College’s Digital Cinematography program was named a finalist in the 2026 CTV Best in Shorts competition and screened at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival on September 26. Junk, created

The Province investing additional $6 million to help continue downward trend in stolen vehicles  Alongside provincial law enforcement partners, the Ontario government is helping to deliver results in the fight against auto theft. Since investing $51 million over the past three years to support initiatives like the Preventing Auto Thefts

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) and the City of North Bay are advising residents of a film production taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 515 Birchs Rd. During filming, members of the public may hear loud sounds similar to gunfire and may see actors in tactical costumes carrying

By Éric Boutilier The Government of Canada has (finally) taken some tangible steps forward to breathe new life into VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional and remote train services. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced an investment of 4.7 billion dollars to manufacture and maintain 313 brand new passenger rail

‘Celebration of Life for Patrick John Robinson Patrick leaves behind a lifetime of memories, friendships, laughter, and stories that will continue to be shared for generations. His presence will be deeply missed by his family, his many friends, and the countless people whose lives he touched. Join us for a

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 69 on September 25th, 2026. Theodore was the beloved husband of 41 years to Anne-Louise and the cherished father of Brandon, Sarah (Michael) and Bradley (Jaime). He will be greatly missed by his only grandson, Blake and his sister

Peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday, September 18, 2026. ] Barbara Stockill, age 83 years, loving mother of Andy Munroe (Berna) and Bryan Munroe. Fond grandmother of Brett, Logan (and his wife Brooke Elizabeth), Ryan and Kirsten. Dear sister of Lynn Jubinville, Carol Jones and the late Bev

Anton Frankford Carter, 80, of North Bay, Ontario, passed away on Thursday September 24, 2026. Anton is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Phyllis (Angevine), son Grant, grandsons Michael & Jesse, and sister Elizabeth (Dennis) Svestka. He is preceded in death by his sons Dennis & Michael, and