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Ontario Connecting People in the North to Health Care Services Improvements to the Northern Health Travel Grant program now in effect The Ontario government’s expansion to the Northern Health Travel Grant is now in effect. Over the next three years the province is investing $45 million to expand the

DESTINATION NORTHERN ONTARIO ACHIEVES GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Destination Northern Ontario is excited to announce that it has achieved Gold Level Sustainable Certification from Greenstep Solutions, following its recent commitment to the Sustainable Tourism Pledge. This pledge demonstrates Destination Northern Ontario’s dedication to improving business sustainability performance

Even though the snowfall in our area is lighter compared to areas further south, North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is reporting the first snow survey of the 2024-2025 season. NBMCA measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.   “Average snow depth for all

Health Unit adds more opportunities for flu and COVID-19 vaccines Individuals unable to find a pharmacy offering flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will be able to get vaccinated this month during the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s (Health Unit’s) Walk-in Fridays. The new, limited time campaign

It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of Jeffrey Ross Hunter of natural causes after a long illness in his 60th year.  Jeff was born in Temiscaming, Quebec on October 28, 1964 and passed away in North Bay, Ontario on November 7, 2024.  Jeff was

Traffic Stop Leads of Drug Trafficking Charges A traffic stop conducted by members of the North Bay Police Service has led to the arrest of three individuals on drug trafficking charges. The accused in this incident are: Warren JESSO, male, age 47, of North Bay, who is charged with: * Four

The deadline for families in need to apply for support from the North Bay Santa Fund has been extended. It’s now this Friday (Dec.6), which is also the day of our radiothon, in support of the Santa Fund. Those in need can visit Low Income People Involvement at

A 43-year-old North Bay man is facing charges after city police say a vehicle was stolen last Wednesday night.   The North Bay Police Service says at approximately 11:30 pm on Nov. 25 a motorist left their vehicle running outside of a business on Main Street East and while the

The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says a recent homicide investigation has led to an arrest.  The OPP says the body of a 34-year-old North Bay man was located on November 21 in the area of Kirkpatrick’s Road and Highway 124, with his death deemed

The Weather Network says some areas received upwards of a metre of snow. The clean-up continues in Muskoka after this weekend’s dumping of snow.   Ontario Provincial Police reports all lanes of Highway 11 are closed from Huntsville to Orillia. Central Region OPP say all vehicles have been cleared from