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Column by Anne Gingras  Last night, I came across an exciting show while browsing Netflix and decided to give it a try. The show is called "The Minimalists - Less is More" and something about it really struck a chord with me. I have been thinking about it

OPP are communicating that Highway 11 north is closed between North Bay and Kirkland Lake this morning due to poor weather and difficult driving conditions. UPDATE: Highway 11 between North Bay and Kirkland Lake now open

Forwards Ethan Procyszyn and Anthony Romani of the North Bay Battalion are among a total of 53 Ontario Hockey League skaters and goaltenders in midseason rankings released Friday by the National Hockey League’s central scouting department. Centre Procyszyn is No. 59 on a list of 224 North American-based skaters

Remember the following tips when dealing with people over-the-phone or at the door. Police or law officials (such as lawyers or para-legals) will never ask for money over the phone in relation to getting someone out of jail Never make arrangements for cash to be picked up at your home

North Bay Police Services officers were notified on the 11th of January of a scam in which local residents were receiving phone calls in relation to a relative that was in jail and needed bail money. In most cases the person receiving the call hung up however in 3 cases,

Near North Crime Stoppers announced that Nicole Bedard has joined their team as our new Police Coordinator. Following a 23-year career with the Toronto Police Service and a long history of community service. Near North Crime Stoppers state that Nicole is the perfect fit to take over this critical role

Another winter storm expected Friday tonight into Saturday. Heavy snow. Total snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm possible. Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour. Strong wind gusts resulting in significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow. Snow is forecast to begin this evening and will quickly

Anthony Romani scored three goals, including an empty-netter, and added an assist to power the North Bay Battalion to a 4-2 Ontario Hockey League victory Thursday night over the Mississauga Steelheads in a key Central Division game. Owen Van Steensel had the other goal for North Bay, which improved its

Cubs hold off Voodoos in NOJHL play Thursday A Brady Bouchard marker in the latter stages of the second period proved to be the game-winner as the Greater Sudbury Cubs went on to hold off the Powassan Voodoos 5-3 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action Thursday evening at Gerry

Houghtling, Valerie Simone (nee Charron) 1944 – 2023  It is with great sadness that we announce that Valerie Simone Houghtling, 79, of Powassan, ON, passed away on December 23rd, 2023.  Val was the daughter of the late Adeodat Charron and Lillian (Hunter) and was born in North Bay, Ontario, on June