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By Richard Coffin A North Bay-based environmental group is adding its voice to those opposing Bill 5, which the government says is aimed at unleashing Ontario’s economy.   Northwatch has submitted a commentary to the province.   “We are disappointed and frustrated at our being excluded from the committee hearing schedule,

Province cutting red tape to speed up construction of training centres and support workers impacted by tariffs and economic uncertainty The Ontario government will soon introduce a series of proposed changes to protect workers, including cutting red tape to accelerate the construction of Skills Development Fund (SDF) training centres at

New campaign showcases some of Ontario’s premier travel, culinary and artistic destinations As summer nears, there has never been a better time to explore and celebrate all the beauty and culture Ontario has to offer. In the face of U.S. tariffs, continued economic uncertainty and renewed interest in

By Richard Coffin The Chiefs of Ontario says First Nations across the province are united in their opposition to the Bill 5. Officials say the economic legislation threatens their lands, waters, and governance, but also undermines the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate and disregards First Nations’ right to

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police report a search that began last December for a person wanted in connection with several criminal offences is in police custody.   North Bay OPP say the 52-year-old Mattawa man was arrested Friday in Papineau-Cameron Township.   Several OPP units were involved, including the Emergency Response

By Richard Coffin Over 20 separate incidents of thefts and fraud have led to charges for two city men. The North Bay Police Service says it was contacted by the head office of a local business in March involving an investigation done between June and October 2024. Police say over

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says a new report shows hospital spending on for-profit agencies jumped by 216% in Northeastern Ontario over 10 years.    The union cites a research study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.   Officials say the staffing crisis stemming from chronic underfunding

Over the past few weeks, fire crews have responded to multiple grass fires caused by illegal burning. North Bay Fire & Emergency Services is urging all residents to refrain from unauthorized outdoor burning following several recent grass fires that posed serious threats to public safety and property. Over the past

By Richard Coffin A database of residential and commercial security cameras is being set up in West Nipissing.    Ontario Provincial Police with the Nipissing West detachment are implementing the CAMSafe program, which can be used as a resource for police when investigating crimes.   Once area residents and businesses register with

Province keeping costs down for families in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is continuing to lower costs for hard-working families, support local businesses and put more money back into people’s pockets through its plan to permanently cut