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Proposed changes would require provincial Ombudsman to be bilingual The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would amend the Ombudsman Act to require the office holder to be proficient in French and English. This change would support the Ombudsman in their function of directly overseeing French language

With the snow is now (mostly) gone and so are the City's overnight parking restrictions. City Parking restrictions are in effect annually between November 1 and April 15. For more information on parking, visit: https://ow.ly/x0qy50YKyRM STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right

Government prioritizing residency spots for Ontario students who attend medical school abroad The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that will protect Ontario’s health-care workforce by prioritizing international medical graduates (IMGs) from Ontario for postgraduate medical residency positions in the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). This change will make

By Richard Coffin The City of North Bay has received another $367,452 from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Cascades Casino North Bay. It’s the fourth quarter payment to the city. It brings the total amount of money the city has received since the gaming site

By Richard Coffin April 20-24 is Workforce Week locally. The Labour Market Group is presenting a week-long series of events designed to support job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs across North Bay, Almaguin, and Parry Sound. Officials say a wide range of community partners will deliver hands-on support, networking opportunities, and

By Richard Coffin The push to establish an Independent Military Honours Review Board and consider awarding the Canadian Victoria Cross continues to move forward. A petition, which garnered over 16,000 signatures, to establish the review board, was presented to the House of Commons by Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort on

Sandra Gail Lalande (nee Sweezey) 86, passed away peacefully at Cassellholme Long Term Care Home, on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Sandra, remembered as a shining light and eternal smiling face, in the lives of all who knew her, was born Nov 24, 1939 to the late Elsie and Newton Sweezey.

Nora Ellen Gauvreau nee (Nielsen) in her 87th year passed peacefully in North Bay, Ontario on April 1st, 2026.  Nora moved to Guelph Ontario and was a Real Estate Agent in the area for over 25 years, she also was a volunteer with Guelph Minor Hockey Mothers Auxiliary.   Nora was

1941 – 2026  It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jeannine Dorval announces her peaceful passing on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Mattawa General Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.   Jeannine was the beloved and devoted wife of Paul for 67 wonderful years. Her greatest joy

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que la famille annonce le décès de Yvon, survenu à la Maison de soins palliatifs Nipissing Serenity Hospice, le mercredi 15 avril 2026, à l’âge de 83 ans.  Époux bien-aimé de Jacqueline (née de Blois), et père aimant de Julie (Daniel) Lepage de