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By Richard Coffin The Ontario Government is investing another $78.5 million in Canadore and Nipissing University. MPP Vic Fedeli made the announcement Friday, saying the money will protect postsecondary students’ access to education they need. Over the next four years, more than $44 million is going to Canadore, and

Rena peacefully passed away at Nipissing Serenity Hospice on April 29th, 2026, at the age of 97. Born in Mattawa, Ontario on February 6, 1929, Rena lived a long and full life, surrounded by family, friends and laughter. She was the cherished wife of the late Donald J. Venasse, who

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday April 26, 2026, at the age of 86 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Harvey Villneff and the loving mother to Joan Lalonde, Harvey Villneff, Sherry Villneff and

By Brad Aubin A State of Emergency has been declared in Mattawa. It was declared by Mayor Raymond Bélanger at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. In an update from the town, Bélanger shared they were advised by authorities that the major damage flood level had been exceeded

By Richard Coffin Provincial Hazmat response teams will be in North Bay next week for some skills training. Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders says they’ll be at 22 Wing North Bay Monday through Wednesday, with training culminating with two emergency response scenarios. He says the first will be hazmat

By Richard Coffin Three area festivals and events are receiving provincial funding.   MPP Vic Fedeli announced $55,000 each for Mattawa Voyageur Days, Le Carnaval in North Bay, and the Smoke ‘N’ Spurs Festival.  “The Experience Ontario 2026 program provides support that is central to the government’s plan to

Northern Ontario's 2SLGBTQ+ film festival Queer North is set to embark on its landmark 10th anniversary June 18-21. In the works are a series of community oriented programmers showcasing how far the festival has come. The first of these to be announced is an exciting opportunity for queer

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is looking to find 11-year-old Camden, who has been reported missing. Police say his health could be at risk. Camden is described as Caucasian, approximately 4’8″, with shoulder-length brown curly hair. He was last seen in the Lorne Avenue area around

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) arrested and charged a man after responding to a call involving an edged weapon in a residential area near Algonquin Avenue and Maplewood Avenue. On April 28 at approximately 4 p.m., the accused approached victims in their driveway, leading to a verbal altercation

By Richard Coffin The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is updating flood warnings around the region.    They continue, and have been extended, for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and along the Upper Ottawa River, between Lake Timiskaming and the east boundary of Papineau-Cameron Township, including the Town of Mattawa.    A new