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The Ontario government is taking control of the Near North District School Board. It’s being done after a ministry review confirmed deep-rooted dysfunction and mismanagement that Education Minister Paul Calandra says have eroded public confidence. “I will not stand by while a board’s incompetence directly impacts student achievement,

Canadore College has expanded its commitment to student success with the official launch of Canadore Employment Solutions, a new service designed to help learners transition seamlessly from the classroom to the workforce. The initiative strengthens the College’s long-standing role in preparing students for rewarding careers by offering enhanced employment

We’re learning more about the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games, which are being hosted in North Bay.   That includes the early estimate of the games’ economic impact on the area.   North Bay Police constable Merv Shantz, games manager, presented to council on Tuesday night.   STAY INFORMED – Click here

Over 16,000 people have signed a petition calling on Ottawa to establish an independent Military Honours review board to investigate awarding the Victoria Cross to Afghanistan veterans.  It calls for the first review to involve the late Jess Larochelle, who was born in Restoule.  He was awarded the Star

The float winners from Sunday’s Santa Claus parade in North Bay have been announced. Century 21 Blue Sky Region won Best Overall float while Best Spirit went to the St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Bears Marching Band. The parade’s theme was 100 years of Christmas in North Bay, to coincide

This Movember, a reflection on strength, care, and the quiet work of opening up. Monthly Column - Brooke’s Inside Voice Each November, the Movember movement turns mustaches into small symbols of solidarity, a visible reminder that men’s health matters. It’s a campaign that began with physical health

City police say $3,817 was raised at Thursday night’s Battalion game, in support of Special Olympics athletes. Every dollar collected at the OHL Big Ticket Game is going towards the 2027 Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games being hosted in North Bay. “A huge shoutout to the fans who

Country 90.5 CFCH morning host Kevin Oschefski is this year’s Paul Harris Fellow Award winner. He was honoured by the Rotary Club of North Bay for his many years of service to the community, including Redpath Rotary4Kids, the CIBC Run for the Cure, and the YMCA Fill The

The East Ferris Cenotaph is going to be restored. Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort presented $25,000 from Veterans Affairs Canada for the work. “It is with deep respect and gratitude that I present this funding on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada,” says MP Rochefort. “This cenotaph is more than a

Day of camp-related challenges supporting Mike & Kevin O’s Big Camp Adventure takes place on Thursday as part of a community-wide effort to help more local kids go to camp. The fundraising day of camp-related challenges, involving 106.3 Jet FM morning host Mike Monaghan and Country 90.5