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By Richard Coffin Another $406,000 is heading to the city coffers.   It’s the latest quarterly payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming for the city hosting Cascades Casino.   It represents the fourth quarter payment (Jan 1-March 31) and brings the total to $1.7 million during the fiscal year.

By Brad Aubin The West Nipissing General Hospital Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to replace its aging mammography unit. Officials say it is an essential piece of equipment – and its become an urgent priority. Caisse Alliance kicked off the campaign with a $75,000 donation, and is also matching

By Richard Coffin The Canadian Forces Snowbirds won’t be in North Bay on Armed Forces Day this year. However, the air demonstration team will be coming to the city later this summer. They’ve rescheduled their appearance to August 27. Report North Bay – Stay Informed – Subscribe for Free here

By Richard Coffin Former Member of Parliament, city councillor and radio broadcaster Bob Wood has passed away.  Social media was flooded with tributes Sunday from former colleagues, politicians and dignitaries. Former Mayor Al McDonald offered his thoughts on social media. “God speed my friend,” McDonald posted on LinkedIn. “For the

REC the Dome, a half-day festival organized by students from the Canadore College School of Sport and Recreation, was a resounding success. The event, held at the Canadore Panthers’ Sportsplex, brought together students, staff, and community members to advance the importance of physical activity and recreation. Attendees participated in a

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