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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents and visitors near Eagle Lake to exercise caution after a potential blue green-algae bloom was reported by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on Sept. 3, 2026.  There is a risk that harmful toxins

By Richard Coffin The municipality of West Nipissing is issuing a couple of traffic notices for next week. From 7 am to 5 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 9, they say Trottier Road will be closed at the bridge. It’s to allow crews to replace the bridge. Port North Bay

By Richard Coffin There are only a few details, but Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development confirms it was notified Wednesday of a workplace incident that occurred at Columbia Forest Products in Rutherglen. A ministry inspector has been assigned to investigate. Officials say as the investigation

Provincial funding will support four projects to increase productivity and strengthen forestry supply chains The Ontario government is building a strong and self-reliant economy by investing over $17.3 million in four projects that will modernize forest sector manufacturing, enhance the industry’s competitive advantage and strengthen forestry supply chains

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says Public Health Ontario confirms a horse in the Parry Sound district has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Officials say the five-year-old unvaccinated horse developed signs of the virus on Aug. 21 and is improving after receiving treatment.

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) says the temporary suspension of Ontario’s new cash bail requirements provides an opportunity for Ottawa and Queen’s Park to collaborate on bail reform. Officials say an Ontario Superior Court judge has granted an injunction while the court considers

By My North Bay Now Staff The Anishinabek Police Service has issued a warning about recent fraudulent activity. Police say they’re investigating two separate fraud cases that targeted members of area First Nations communities who are entitled to receive Robinson Huron Treaty distributions. Officials say in July an unknown

Province building a strong, accountable education system by ensuring parents can directly raise concerns, get help and find solutions faster  The Ontario government is expanding Student and Family Support Offices to all 72 school boards across the province, giving parents and families a clear, effective way to get help regarding

By Richard Coffin The mayor of Témiscaming says since the announcement by RYAM about its temporary shutdown coming mid-September, he’s been highlighting the tremendous potential of the industrial site. Alain Gauthier says that’s on top of speaking about the workers, families and businesses affected by the situation. The

By Richard Coffin The future of Northern Ontario’s highways was one point of discussion this week between FONOM and the province. Kevin Holland, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products was in Kapuskasing and met with Dave Plourde, the president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities.