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MOU reinforces Ontario’s plan to create jobs and support continental security by building Fortress North America Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support increased cooperation in key sectors, including expanded energy trade and improved energy infrastructure, critical minerals,

By Richard Coffin Nipissing West OPP report two people were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a collision on Highway 17 on Tuesday. The highway was closed at Jocko Point for about three hours. Police say a commercial vehicle and two passenger vehicles were involved. The investigation

Premier visited Washington to argue for increased co-operation across North America and for a stronger CUSMA trade agreement Today, Premier Doug Ford is concluding a mission to Washington, D.C. after unveiling Ontario’s renewed plan for Building Fortress North America by reaching a fair free trade agreement that will

By Richard Coffin Emerging trends and northern challenges in social and human services are up for discussion in North Bay this week.    The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association annual general meeting is being held at the Best Western, Tuesday through Thursday.    Officials say they’ll be working to strengthen collaboration,

Province increasing administrative penalties up to $25,000 As part of its plan to protect Ontario consumers and families, the government intends to implement new financial enforcement measures against businesses and individuals who violate the Ticket Sales Act, 2017, by reselling event tickets above their original total purchase price. The

By Richard Coffin The Township of Bonfield is receiving up to $380,000 to help cover essential infrastructure repair costs due to flooding a year ago. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the support is provided through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program. “We’re pleased to share that

By Richard Coffin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services (NBFES) is reminding residents that valid open air burning permits are required in the city. They’re also advising people to check official sources when it comes to fire bans being issued. “Over the past several years, we have become aware

By Richard Coffin When you’re heading to the beach this summer, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says you’ll notice new signs to help you make an informed decision before going in the water. Officials say they’re moving away from monthly water sampling and are

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network is renewing its Northern Ontario Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS), branded as Core5, one of nine OVIN regional sites across Ontario. The Government of Ontario, through OVIN, will invest up to $2.5 million, which is supported by

By Richard Coffin West Nipissing’s mayor says she’s grateful the municipality had the opportunity to be part of, and contribute, to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Small Cities Initiative. That also includes the development of the Small Cities Playbook for Action. “Over the past two