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Minimum wage increasing to $17.95 an hour effective October 1, 2026, marking the second highest rate among provinces The Ontario government is increasing the general minimum wage from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour on October 1, 2026, benefiting more than 700,000 workers across the province. This

By Richard Coffin Enrolment is expected to double at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University thanks to an expansion project spanning the north. Ottawa has announced nearly $2 million dollars for NOSM University to establish and expand training facilities in 87 municipalities and Indigenous communities. Locations include North Bay,

Province supports frontline staff by adding additional permanent positions and increasing compensation to protect people and communities Ontario is ready to protect people and communities this wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. To prepare for the 2026 fire season, the province has added an additional

By My North Bay Now Staff The province’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad says a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large last September has been taken into custody in North Bay. Officials say James Williamson was located and arrested by the OPP. They say

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police say poor driving conditions led to multiple collisions on Highway 11 between South River and Powassan Wednesday morning. Both directions were shut down to traffic at times with heavy tow crews brought in to clear the roadway. The initial collision and closure report from

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) says several measures in the provincial budget will support communities, economic growth, and quality of life across Northern Ontario. One measure being welcomed is the extension of the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support program by another three years. FONOM says

The Ontario government has opened applications for the 2026-27 Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant. The grant awards up to $60,000 for small capital projects that improve accessibility and support active, healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities and older adults. The deadline for eligible organizations to apply

Ontario Government Introduces Motion to See Canada Award Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest award in the Canadian honours system, awarded for extraordinary valour, self-sacrifice, and extreme devotion to duty. Today, the Ontario Government introduced a motion calling on the Government of Canada to establish an independent military

By Richard Coffin Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor visited West Nipissing this week. The Honourable Edith Dumont marked Francophonie Month by recognizing the vibrant Francophone community in the area. “The visit aims to deepen ties with communities in Northern Ontario and celebrate the region’s rich francophone heritage and culture,” states

Canadore College’s Purposeful Living Project was recently featured at the Gross Global Happiness Summit in Costa Rica, where Canadore employees delivered a workshop highlighting the initiative’s focus on purpose-driven learning and well-being in educational settings. The summit was hosted at the University for Peace, an academic institution established