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By Richard Coffin The province is providing Disaster Recovery Assistance for several communities around Ontario, including Burk’s Falls and Armour Township, after spring flooding. Officials say residents, small businesses, farms and not-for-profit organizations in certain areas can apply to the program for damage caused by the flooding that is

By Richard Coffin 20 new fires were reported across the Northeast Region on Thursday, with seven in the North Bay MNR District. Two are north of Lake Nipissing. A half dozen are under one hectare in size with one being ten hectares. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern

By Richard Coffin A new partnership is providing mental health training and support to members of the Anishinabek Police Service and their families. The police service has teamed up with Wounded Warriors Canada for the initiative. Chief Jeff Skye says supporting the health of their members as they navigate the

By Richard Coffin Officials in Almaguin are celebrating youth who are helping inspire action to protect Bray Lake and other local lakes. The Bray Lake Residents Association (BRLA) is unveiling a conservation sign at Crystal Cave on Friday showcasing artwork created by Grade 9 students at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School.

By My North Bay Now Staff Seven people, including one from West Nipissing, are facing charges after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police says it disrupted and dismantled an active synthetic drug lab in Sturgeon Falls. The RCMP, and its policing partners, seized over $550,000 worth of suspected controlled substances

By Richard Coffin A culinary experience with at least a dozen area restaurants and food vendors returns to Leisure Farms this summer. Feast on the Farm is taking place on Aug. 9. Officials say the 19-plus event features locally grown food, music, and fun. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished

By Richard Coffin Several volunteers are being celebrated in West Nipissing. The Municipality held its inaugural Volunteer Recognition Program at the end of June, honouring individuals and organizations nominated by the public. Officials say their dedication, generosity, and community spirit help make West Nipissing a stronger, more connected place to

Corridor will include new crude oil pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario to strengthen energy security, create jobs and open new markets for Canadian energy  Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled the proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a proposed crude oil

By Brad Aubin UPDATE: The tornado warning was lifted shortly after 6:30 p.m. Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for the West Nipissing area. The agency says meteorologists are tracking an area of severe thunderstorms that is possibly producing a tornado, with damaging winds, large hail and

By Richard Coffin A six-month-long investigation by the Anishinabek Police Service has resulted in a quarter of a million dollars' worth of suspected drugs being seized. Twenty people are facing charges, including two from Nipissing First Nation, ages 60 and 61. Police say the investigation targeted a network of