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By Richard Coffin At least two of three levels of government agree widening 11/17 is of national importance. The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is welcoming a letter from the province calling for federal support to accelerate the continued widening of highways 11 and 17. Port North Bay Fully

By Richard Coffin Registration is underway for the fourth annual Hometown Run for Youth Special Olympics. The fundraising run takes place on Sunday, May 3. “As we reach the fourth year of the Hometown Run for Youth Special Olympics, it’s incredible to see how the community’s dedication has

Sandbag filling stations remain open this week due to ongoing flood potential along the Lake Nipissing shoreline. Stations will be staffed today through Friday during the following hours: • Public Works on Franklin Street, open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Champlain Park at the end of Premier

Theresa “Peggy” Duffy passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the North Bay Region Health Centre on April 15th 2026, in her 94th year. Born on December 13, 1932, to Steve Marmino and Mary (Felice) Marmino, Theresa was a lifelong resident of North Bay. She is lovingly remembered by

By Richard Coffin Canadore College is receiving over $385,000 from the province to expand apprenticeship training for electrical apprenticeship students. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced the money will help equip more people in Nipissing with the tools and resources they need to land good paying, in-demand careers in

By Richard Coffin The Heritage Railway and Carousel Company is gearing up for another season. Officials with the mini-train and carousels are hosting an open house this Saturday afternoon (Apr. 25), as they look for new volunteers. They add volunteering is a good way for high school students to obtain

By Richard Coffin The City of North Bay’s Integrity Commissioner has ruled councillor Jamie Lowery did not contravene section 13.1 of the Code of Conduct involving a motion last September. The ruling and report comes after a complaint from the Cassellholme Board of Management about a council discussion

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday that the Greater Sudbury Cubs trio, featuring forwards Briir Long and Mason Walker, along with defenceman Spencer Horgan, have been named the Rogers 3 Stars of the Week, for the period ending April 19. Briir Long, (F) Greater Sudbury Cubs – Piling

Grant funding for upgrades to training facilities and equipment to support in-demand jobs in the skilled trades   Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $385,399 to expand apprenticeship training for electrical apprenticeship students at Canadore College, which will equip more people in Nipissing with

This year’s winner of the North Bay Youth Soccer Club’s Dedication to Soccer Award, Ryan Culhane, has a long-standing connection and commitment to soccer in North Bay as a player, coach, official, and convenor. Ryan was born in Toronto and raised in Haileybury, coming to North Bay to