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By Richard Coffin The Ontario government is putting out a call for proposals to create and expand up to 80 primary care teams to connect 300,000 more people to a family doctor and primary care this year.   Through the Nipissing Wellness Ontario Health Team, the North Bay area is

By Richard Coffin Improvements are on the way to a dozen snowmobile trails across the north, including one in our area.   The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is receiving over $550,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for the projects.   They include installing new culverts, repairing trail bridges,

By Richard Coffin Tim Hortons Smile Cookies return later this month, and the local proceeds are supporting the North Bay and District Humane Society.  Across Canada, Smile Cookies will be available from April 28-May 4.     Officials say funds raised in North Bay this year will help pay for housing, veterinary

Voters in Nipissing-Timiskaming have five federal candidates to choose from on election day.    Elections Canada has confirmed the list for the April 28 vote.   They include John Janssen with the People’s Party of Canada, Garry Keller for the Conservatives, the New Democrats’ Valerie Kennedy, Louise Poitras with the Green

Canopy Program Offers Trees to North Bay Homeowners Residential property owners can help grow the City’s tree canopy this spring through a program called Grow Our Canopy, aimed at helping residents purchase trees for their yards.  For the fourth consecutive year, Trees for Nipissing has teamed up with the

Canadore College Receives International Recognition - Gold  Canadore College is making deliberate and steady progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2031, focusing on campus operations, strategic planning, instruction, and research initiatives. In line with these efforts, the College is using the conclusion of SDG (Sustainable Development Goals)

By Richard Coffin City police say an unannounced school bus safety campaign has wrapped up with full compliance.   The North Bay Police Service conducted the blitz the week after March Break.   “Drivers not stopping for school buses is a leading traffic complaint in North Bay. However, I am happy to

By Richard Coffin Tens of thousands of dollars have once again been raised for area children and youth with special needs.    Kev’s Kids Redpath Rotary4Kids radio marathon wrapped up Friday morning with Country 90.5 FM’s Kevin Oschefski completing his 29-hour broadcast and unveiling the fundraising total.    Report

Water Ways TV episode featuring Trout Lake, Lake Nipissing and the La Vase Portage to air multiple times, available in millions of households. Bullitage Media Inc., the award-winning producers of Water Ways TV, are thrilled to announce that the North Bay episode of Water Ways: Ontario that was featured on

By Richard Coffin Phone books, Centennials tickets, a letter from late former Mayor Jack Burrows, a fire fighters’ calendar, Mike Harris coffee and much more. Those are just a few of the many items included in the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce time capsule that was sealed 25