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Province giving adults more freedom to responsibly enjoy alcohol throughout park grounds and beaches Just in time for summer, the Ontario government is making it easier for people to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends by allowing adults to responsibly consume their favourite alcoholic beverages throughout provincial parks.

$125 million investment will establish a permanent, state-of-the-art training facility in Sudbury, training 540 new volunteers per year The Ontario government supports the $125 million investment through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to build a new, state-of-the-art Ontario Mine Rescue Training Institute in Sudbury. As part of the

March 31, 2004 – April 12, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that Kyle Jolley and Kelly Burke announce the passing of their beloved son, Jonah. This loss is great, not only because he’s gone from this life, but because of who he was and what he meant to so

Amid Rising Water Levels and Flooding Risks The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the community to exercise caution as recent rainfall and spring runoff are causing rising water levels and localized flooding throughout the area. Conditions are expected to persist over the coming days. Current and forecasted weather

Greater Sudbury Cubs vs. Timmins Rock The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) championship series for the Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy between the Greater Sudbury Cubs and the Timmins Rock gets underway Thursday night at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. This match-up features the past three NOJHL title holders taking

Jake O’Brien scored the winning goal at 8:14 of the third period as the Brantford Bulldogs defeated the North Bay Battalion 5-3 Wednesday night to sweep the Ontario Hockey League teams’ best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series. Adam Jiricek and Marek Vanacker each contributed one goal and one assist,

By Brad Aubin The Municipality of West Nipissing is hosting a Public Open House next week on proposed changes to the Zoning By-law. Officials say public input is an important part of the process and the session will provide an opportunity for residents to review the changes, ask questions and

By Brooke Bertrand Stress Awareness Month? In THIS Economy?? Say Less! We are already aware of our stress. Very, extremely, overwhelmingly aware. What we need now is each other.  And the Joy Train. Every April, the wellness industrial complex swings open its arms and declares it Stress Awareness Month. Candles

By Richard Coffin Nominations for the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards include nearly two dozen locally. There are 21 nominations for people, projects or groups from North Bay and two from Sturgeon Falls. Of note, four nominations in the music category involve North Bay’s Peach Pact, or people

By Richard Coffin GINCOR Werx, which operates in 11 communities including Mattawa, is one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers. Organized by Mediacorp Canada, the list recognizes small and medium enterprises offering the nation’s best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources policies. Employers were reviewed on eight criteria,