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Local students racing through the pumpkin patch
By Richard Coffin
A field of nearly 500 student athletes are converging on the fields at Leisure Farms today (Oct. 14).
From 10 am to 2 pm, grade 3 to 8 students from all four local boards are taking part in the Leisure Farms Cross Country Race.
Along with Sturgeon
Winter boot campaign returns
Provincial funding for Black-led community initiative
Voting begins Thursday in North Bay’s municipal election
OPP charge trucker and trucking company after traffic stop
Showing up Matters
Crash claims life of New Liskeard resident
Provincial funding for three area long-term care homes
Youth charged with possession of imitation weapon in West Nipissing
Sports
Oulahen to coach Team CHL in prospects challenge
By Richard Coffin
The Coach and Assistant General Manager of the North Bay Battalion is heading behind the bench for the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) team at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge.
Ryan Oulahen has been named head coach of Team CHL.
The two-game series takes place Dec. 1-2 in
Oshawa defeats Battalion
Voodoos over Miners
Canadore College names Sylvie Laperrière head coach of Panthers Women’s Volleyball
2026 Battalion Marching Orders – Adam Dennis
Local talent stands out at Voodoos camp
Senior Ravens back on the gridiron
North Bay football players return home with CJFL exhibition game
Troops land Van Bommel
Rossetto added to ranks
Upcoming Events
Sasquatch conference set for Saturday
By Richard Coffin
Sasquatch, Sabe, Bigfoot, or Yeti. Whatever you call it, there will be a sighting of believers this weekend in North Bay.
‘Bringing Awareness and Embracing Reality’ is the title of Saturday’s Sasquatch conference.
It takes place from 10 am to 5 pm, in the hall at
Up to 200 airport and aviation industry professionals landing in North Bay next October
Last chance to ride mini-train and carousels this season
CIBC Run for the Cure takes place Sunday
Gather and Grow event being held at One Kids Place this weekend
Local walk takes place on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
First Responders Trade Manicures for Pancakes
NBRHC Foundation hosting 20th annual Our Hospital Walk/Run on Sunday
Your Community, Your Environment, Hear from Your Candidates
Recovery Rocks event being held Saturday
North Bay
Local students racing through the pumpkin patch
By Richard Coffin
A field of nearly 500 student athletes are converging on the fields at Leisure Farms today (Oct. 14).
From 10 am to 2 pm, grade 3 to 8 students from all four local boards are taking part in the Leisure Farms Cross Country Race.
Along with Sturgeon
Winter boot campaign returns
Provincial funding for Black-led community initiative
Voting begins Thursday in North Bay’s municipal election
OPP charge trucker and trucking company after traffic stop
Showing up Matters
Provincial funding for three area long-term care homes
Youth charged with possession of imitation weapon in West Nipissing
St. Joseph students working with graffiti artist on mural project
North Bay and Verner included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline
Local Business
Economic development strategy mapped out in Bonfield
By Richard Coffin S
The Township of Bonfield has adopted a new five-year Economic Development Strategy.
It’ll be used to guide council and staff decision-making through 2031.
There are five pillars with a variety of recommendations in each. They include infrastructure and investment readiness, business retention and growth, gathering
Small business advisory centres receiving provincial funding
Two area intern positions being funded by Ottawa
NATO-accredited tactical training facility officially opens in North Bay
80% year-over-year increase in job postings in July
Ontario Marks First Access to Nickel Ore at the Craig Mine Onaping Depth Expansion
Canada imposes tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods, unveils $7.5-billion aid package
Chamber wants to hear from businesses impacted by new tariffs
Uber arrives across the northeast
Trump threatens new tariffs, attacks Carney and Ford as trade war escalates
Spotlight
Showing up Matters
Former 3 term Mayor McDonald endorses Maggie Horsfield
Letter to the Editor
I had the privilege of serving as Mayor of North Bay for 12 consecutive years. It was an honour to represent the citizens of our city, support our local businesses, community organizations and working alongside neighbouring municipalities on
ECONOMIC GROWTH, INVESTMENT AND JOBS
Municipal Government Should Be About Building, Not Dividing
Ukraine Air Enterprise plane scheduled to arrive early Friday afternoon
Blue-Green Algae Bloom Callander Bay
Streetscapes winners announced
Peter Chirico Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
Tanya Vrebosch announces candidacy for North Bay Council
Johanne Brousseau Files Nomination for North Bay City Council
A Proven Record, A New Chapter and a Stronger North Bay
News
Crash claims life of New Liskeard resident
By Richard Coffin
The North Bay OPP reports a 72-year-old New Liskeard resident was killed in a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Highway 11 North on Monday.
Emergency crews responded just after 3 pm to the crash near Tilden Lake Road.
Ontario Provincial Police say the rider was
Coalition aims to purchase RYAM’s Témiscaming mill
North Bay OPP is investigating a fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township
Fatal crash on Highway 94 in Callander on Thursday
Final FONOM board meeting before election covers several topics
Proposals to Connect 600,000 More People to Primary Care
Fight Against Auto Theft
Passenger rail car investment an opportunity to reintroduce train service along Lake Superior’s North Shore
You can meet the West Nipissing municipal candidates Tuesday night
