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By Richard Coffin Several issues were up for discussion as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) recently held its final board meeting of the current municipal term. Those included safer highways, sustainable municipal funding, policing costs, access to health care and the future of the forest sector. “Our communities

By Richard Coffin North Bay residents can expect their voter information letters to arrive soon. The city says the letters are in the mail. Once you get it, you’re encouraged to keep it in a safe place with officials saying it includes information needed to vote online, including a

By Richard Coffin A few sparks, a large crowd, plenty of promises, and no shortage of topics. That sums up the mayor’s debate held Monday night at West Ferris Secondary School. The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce and Cogeco hosted the event, with all five candidates taking

By Richard Coffin motorcycle from Highway 17, west of North Bay. Provincial police say around 10 pm on Sept. 30, the motorcycle ran out of fuel and left secured on the shoulder of the highway near Nova Beaucage Road. They say the owner returned the next day and it was

Surrounded by the people she loved most, Francis Marion Miller (née Ricciuto) passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Born on December 15, 1955, in North Bay, Ontario, to Ernest and Faith Ricciuto (nee MacLean), Fran was one of those people who was

July 10, 1931 – October 02, 2026  It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Evelyn on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Cassellholme Long-term Care Home in North Bay at the age of 95 with her loving family by her side.  Loving mother

1959 - 2026  Barry passed away at the age of 67. He was a husband, a father, a brother, an uncle and a friend to many. He was known to his family as “Porky” and to his wife as “Pookie Bear”.  He was one of six children born to Earl

August 20, 1932 to September 30, 2026  It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear father Charles George White on September 30th, 2026. Charles was born at Woodslee, Essex County, Ontario on August 20, 1932. His parents were Ada P. White ( nee Rose) and

Ronald Major, age 62, passed away on the morning of September 27, 2026 A strong, hardworking man with a generous spirit, Ron was always the first to show up whenever someone needed a hand. He approached life with joy and an energy that touched the lives of everyone who knew

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Graham MacInnes, at the age of 69. Don was born to Dorothy (née Graham) and Donald MacInnes, who made their home in North Bay, Ontario after relocating from Nova Scotia. He is survived by his twin sister, Cindy