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By Richard Coffin Don’t be alarmed if you see an increased police presence, including officers in tactical gear in the 600 block of Main West Thursday afternoon.     The North Bay Police Service is conducting an Emergency Response Team training exercise, starting at 3 pm and continuing through the evening.

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday April 20, 2026, at the age of 80 years. Ronald was the loving husband of Lynn (nee Purdy) Smith and the loving father to Donna Smith and the late Sandra Smith.

Marilyn Jean (Brown) Buchanan, aged 87, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Marilyn was a gifted painter who found

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday April 9, 2026, at the age of 90 years. Desneiges was the beloved wife of the late Allan Plain and the loving mother to Diane Kitchenico (Richard), Claude Marcotte (Brenda), and

The Canadore College Foundation raised $169,000 in support of student bursaries at its annual President’s Club Dinner, held April 17 at 100 Elements. The evening brought together donors, community leaders, and college supporters for a night that celebrated the collective impact of philanthropic giving on student success. The

By Richard Coffin The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says conditions on Lake Nipissing in the coming weeks may be comparable to 2019 flood levels. Officials say the water level of the lake has been rising rapidly and is expected to continue to rise as snowmelt continues, adding significant snowpack

By Richard Coffin Nearly $678,000 in provincial funding is going to the Anishinabek Educational Institute for 2026-27. Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, says the money comes from a new funding model and will protect students’ access to the education they need to launch successful careers. “The Ontario government is ensuring

By Richard Coffin Hiring is underway locally and across the country for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. From now until July 20, job seekers between the ages of 15 and 30 can find local job opportunities on the Job Bank website and mobile app. Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament

By Richard Coffin The curtain rises on the sixth season of Theatre Canadore on Thursday, April 23. Set in 1917, Radium Girls, is this year’s production. The college says the play, written by D.W. Gregory, follows Grace Fryer and other teenage girls hired to paint radium-lit watch dials

By Richard Coffin Hands the Family Help Network is hosting a guest speaker this week as part of Autism Awareness Month. The free event with public speaker, activist and author Michael Jacques is taking place Thursday night at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall. Officials say Jacques is known for his engaging and