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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gaetan Turgeon on April 1, 2026.  Gaetan leaves his beloved spouse Linda, his son Codey (Jamie), granddaughter Elliot and grandson Arlo. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Noella (St.Jean), brothers Arthur Jr. and John Paul. Left to mourn are sisters

By Richard Coffin The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says a Flood Watch has been issued for the watershed. Officials also say a water safety statement continues for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam. “Preliminary data indicate more than 25 mm of rain has fallen

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is releasing an age-progression drawing of a historical missing person in the hope of generating new information from the public. Glen Warren Neil Wesley, 28 years old at the time of his disappearance in 2010, was a patient at the Northeast Mental Health Hospital.

By Richard Coffin More housing could be on the way to the north end of the city. A rezoning application would create 57 low density residential lots on Larocque Road. The item is one of two on the agenda for Tuesday night’s special committee meeting of council. Port North

By Richard Coffin 245 patients have been connected to primary care through North Bay’s Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic since last July. The province says that’s just over a fifth of the clinics overall target of 1,138 patients, putting it on track to meet or exceed its goal by

Province delivering the largest energy procurement in Ontario’s history to power 350,000 homes As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is taking the next step to deliver the affordable, reliable, and clean energy the province needs to build homes and power the most competitive economy

Proposed changes would give injured workers more income support and update rules to reflect today’s workforce The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario workers by proposing the first increase in nearly 30 years to income replacement benefits workers receive through the Workplace Safety and Insurance

This year’s Pete Palangio Award winner for longtime contribution to sport, Wayne Eyre, is no stranger to hockey fans who follow the Nipissing University Lakers, but his volunteerism as a trainer/athletic therapist started well before joining the Lakers teams. The Pete Palangio Award, often called the Pete Palangio

From what started out as a family activity, David Nighbor’s cross country skiing career grew to a level few local skiers have attained. Commencing with his high school career, his status as an elite skier grew as he progressed through the ranks from Chippewa High School to the Ontario

Voodoos defenceman Ben Gisonni has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts located in North Adams, Massachusetts for the fall of 2026.   “Playing for the Voodoos was awesome,” said Gisonni.   “The time and opportunity that powassan offered changed my life. All the staff,