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By Richard Coffin Area first nations want the province to stop moving Bill 5 forward and engage with them in meaningful consultation, consent, and accommodation.  The Anishinabek Nation says in its current form, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act proposes amendments to expedite development while overriding environmental protections

A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River. The Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook previously issued for the remainder of the North Bay–Mattawa watershed has ended.  “Water levels remain elevated in the lower reaches of the Mattawa River due

By Richard Coffin Equipment vandalism was listed as the cause of a power outage affecting a large swath of area from West Nipissing to the South River area.   That was according to Hydro One’s outage map, which also said about 2,400 customers were impacted.   The power was restored

Province re-introducing legislation to create a standardized municipal code of conduct Today, the Ontario government is protecting communities by re-introducing legislation that would, if passed, strengthen municipal governance and accountability. Ontario is proposing changes through the Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 that would enable the creation of a new, standardized municipal

Province working to keep violent repeat offenders behind bars and protect victims of crime The Ontario government is proposing changes to strengthen the bail system and protect communities by keeping violent repeat offenders off the streets and behind bars. These proposed reforms would strengthen the collection process for forfeited bail,

By Richard Coffin $110,000 in funding is going to two area festivals the province says celebrate Canadian culture and boost Nipissing’s tourism and economy.   MPP Vic Fedeli announced the Experience Ontario 2025 funding for Mattawa Voyageur Days and Le Carnaval des Compagnons.   “Festivals and events supported by Experience

New legislation will safeguard Canadian mining resources and energy infrastructure from foreign interference As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is introducing new measures to prevent foreign governments or corporations from claiming Ontario’s critical minerals or participating in the province’s energy sector. Today,

$480,000 investment in Canadian Women & Sports will help more girls stay active and healthy The Ontario government is investing $480,000 in Canadian Women & Sport’s The Next Play through the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation (IGR) program, to expand affordable and inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for girls

Been the victim of a theft from vehicle? A local man is in custody after numerous theft-from-vehicle complaints over the past week in the Ski Club Road and Airport Road area of North Bay. If you have been the victim of a theft-from-vehicle or your vehicle was entered unlawfully and

By Richard Coffin The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay is once again putting together Backpacks of Love filled with donated essential items.    Officials are looking to the community for support, with donated items being accepted next weekend.   On May 3, the committee will be accepting donations at