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Thursday - 18th June, 2026
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NORTH BAY HOME TO 139 REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS

North Bay is home to 139 registered sex offenders. The figure appeared in a lengthy report presented at the North Bay Police Services Board’s monthly meeting. During the presentation of the 2025 Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit annual...

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Tuesday - 16th June, 2026
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Roundabout will transform busy North Bay intersection

A major redesign is in the works aimed at reducing crashes at one of North Bay’s busiest intersections. The City of North Bay held an information session at city hall last week for the public to see the redesign of the Trout Lake Road from Highway...

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Saturday - 13th June, 2026
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DOG DAY AFTERNOONS BENEFIT NORTH BAY’S WALK FOR DOG GUIDES

Van is living proof a dog can also be a woman’s best friend. Liza Grenon and her dog guide were two of about 50 owners and dogs gathered at the Waterfront for the annual North Bay Walk for Dog Guides. Grenon and Van were paired up a few months...

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Thursday - 11th June, 2026
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HERITAGE RAILWAY & CAROUSEL COMPANY HOSTING ‘CHARITY DAY’ ON SATURDAY

Charity Day is coming to the Heritage Railway & Carousel Company across from the North Bay Waterfront, on Saturday. The teen lunch program at St. Brice’s Anglican Church will be receiving the proceeds of the rides on this day. The teen lunch program...

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Tuesday - 9th June, 2026
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TEAMS ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES TO PULL PLANE FOR THE UNITED WAY

One plane, 100 meters to the finish line, 33 teams with one goal: To support the United Way. Hundreds gathered at the Jack Garland Airport on a warm but overcast morning, on Friday, eager to take part in the United Way’s annual plane pulling...

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Saturday - 6th June, 2026
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Life-long equestrian pushes for change through film, mentorship

Local equestrian Paige Lockton wants to change the way people think about horses, and she’s raising funds to make a documentary to bring to light training practices commonly used within the industry. The documentary is one component of Lockton’s...

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Thursday - 4th June, 2026
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PIT BULL ATTACK LEAVES NORTH BAY DOG OWNER WITH $1,000 VET BILL

Toby is recovering after suffering puncture wounds from a pit bull attack Friday afternoon. Owner Krystal Seguin said her twoand-a-half-year-old 14-pound Shihpoo was transported to an animal hospital and is still recovering. The vet bill is more than...

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Tuesday - 2nd June, 2026
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Victorious day for Afghanistan vet Larochelle’s Victoria Cross drive

It has always been for Jess. That is Mike Harrison’s feeling after Friday’s big news from Ottawa. Harrison said Friday is a day of celebration for Afghanistan veteran Jess Larochelle and the many people who have fought to get him a Canadian Victoria...

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Saturday - 30th May, 2026
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PEOPLE PUTTING THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD TO AID LOCAL LEUKEMIA PATIENTS

About 200 people will be walking or running for hope at Lee Park, on Sunday. They are stepping up to help young people in the area who are suffering from Leukemia. The event is North Bay Steps for Hope: a community united for families facing blood...

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Thursday - 28th May, 2026
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ONE LAST CHANCE TO SEE SNOWBIRDS ON ARMED FORCES DAY

There will be some mixed emotions for many attending Armed Forces Day at the North Bay Waterfront, on June 10. There will be plenty for thousands of visitors to see, including one attraction those in attendance will be seeing see for the last time in...

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Tuesday - 26th May, 2026
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CURLING SUPERSTAR HOMAN SKIPS INTO CITY TO PROMOTE NEW BOOK

Rachel Homan drew a big crowd to the North Bay Granite, on Sunday, and it wasn’t to watch her play. Homan was in town for a book signing of her newly-minted children’s book, Curling ABCS: Slide, Sleep, and Find. It is a departure for one of the best...

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Saturday - 23rd May, 2026
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REPORT STATES ER WAIT TIMES IN NORTH BAY UP ALMOST 300 PERCENT

Wait times in the emergency room at the North Bay Regional Health Centre have increased almost 300 percent in the last five years. A new report, compiled by senior researcher Andrew Longhurst, of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative, shows a...

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Thursday - 21st May, 2026
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CLEAN-UP CONTINUES IN MATTAWA AREA RAVAGED BY SPRING STORM

The clean-up continues in Mattawa as businesses and homeowners try to salvage and repair the damage from Monday’s storm. Sheldon Crawford said the storm packed a double punch with hard rain and then strong winds that toppled trees and blew loose items...

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Tuesday - 19th May, 2026
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Feds, province announce $22.3-million 60-unit affordable housing project

Construction is set to begin later this summer on a $22.3-million 60-unit affordable housing project for Indigenous people on Brookes Street. The three-story building will include a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units along with a common area...

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Saturday - 16th May, 2026
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HOMELESS TENTS SLASHED, BURNT AND TAKEN DOWN WHILE PEOPLE INSIDE

Homeless tents have been slashed, burnt and even taken down while someone was still sleeping inside, according to Tracy Clement. The founder and operator of Tracy’s Heart and Hands, an outreach program that helps the homeless, said she’s seen...

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Thursday - 14th May, 2026
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INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER: FORMER CALLANDER MAYOR, COUNCILLOR ENGAGED IN WORKPLACE HARASSMENT

Former Callander Mayor Robb Noon and former Coun. Irene Smit were found to have engaged in workplace harassment against municipal staff, according to Callander’s Integrity Commissioner. The report was delivered by Shawn Mahoney of E4M (Expertise for...

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Tuesday - 12th May, 2026
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF TROLLING TOOK PLACE IN LAKE NIPISSING THIS WEEKEND

When you tell members of the North Bay Scuba Club to go “jump in the lake,” they do, willingly. The North Bay Scuba Club jumped into the waters of Lake Nipissing at the North Bay Waterfront Marina, on Sunday. The divers were at the marina at 10 a.m....

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Saturday - 9th May, 2026
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CITY OF NORTH BAY CLEARING BRUSH TO DETER HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS

North Bay city crews have been removing brush along popular encampment areas to keep the homeless from setting up shelters. Coun. Gary Gardiner told the Nugget work has been ongoing to address the encampment issue, especially between the waterfront...

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Thursday - 7th May, 2026
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FOUR-YEAR PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES FIREFIGHTER MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH IN NORTH BAY

A new four-year research partnership between Chat4chad, Bay Psychology and Nipissing University will investigate how exercise can be used as a practical tool to support the mental health and well-being of firefighters. “This partnership represents an...

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Tuesday - 5th May, 2026
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1,000 NEEDLES FOUND ACROSS NORTH BAY

More than 1,000 needles have been found on North Bay streets, parks and beaches over the last two years. Some of those hot spots include Northern Pines on Chippewa Street, Thomson Park, downtown and areas throughout West Ferris. Brent Kalinowski,...

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Saturday - 2nd May, 2026
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A FOND FAREWELL ON THURSDAY FOR CHEWIE, A BELOVED TRAUMA SUPPORT DOG

They say a dog is man’s best friend. In the case of Chewie, he was a best friend to hundreds of men, women and children in North Bay for eight years. Chewie was not just a dog. He was an inspiration. Chewie retires after eight years of distinguished...

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Thursday - 30th April, 2026
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39 CATS RESCUED IN TWO WEEKS, STRAINING NORTH BAY SHELTER CAPACITY

Within two weeks, the North Bay and District Humane Society has seized 39 cats from two locations. Shelter Manager Janet Bredin said there have been some “hoarding situations that have gotten out of control.” “We received 25 cats from one location...

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Tuesday - 28th April, 2026
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POWASSAN’S MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL SEES OUTPOURING OF THOUSANDS OF VISITORS

Perhaps the sweetest thing in Powassan on Saturday was not the litres and litres of maple syrup but the warm temperatures and sunny skies. For years, the Powassan Maple Syrup Festival has seen a weekend full of rain — not in 2026. The great weather...

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Saturday - 25th April, 2026
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CALLANDER URGES PROVINCE TO RECONSIDER YOUTH CENTRE CLOSURE

The Municipality of Callander will be joining forces in calling on the province to find better alternatives than closing Cecil Facer Youth Centre in Sudbury and sending troubled youth to Thunder Bay. Mayor Jordy Carr said the municipality is being...

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Thursday - 23rd April, 2026
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NORTH BAY’S POLICE SERVICE GIVING A GOOD CHUNK OF CHANGE BACK TO THE CITY

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has decided a significant surplus is heading back to city coffers. That total returned to the City of North Bay is a combined $1,530,047 from years 2025 and 2026. That money is headed to the City of North Bay Tax...

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Tuesday - 21st April, 2026
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CALVIN TOWNSHIP MAYOR SAYS LAST YEAR’S MAJOR STORM HAS TURNED AREA INTO A ‘TINDER BOX’

Calvin Township Mayor Richard Gould is a worried person these days as he looks at thousands of downed trees in the region he governs. He is blunt when assessing the scope of what he sees. “Let’s face it – common sense will tell anyone who looks at...

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Saturday - 18th April, 2026
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STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN CHISHOLM

Chisholm declared a state of emergency on Thursday in response to the severe flooding that is taking place throughout the township. “We advise you to not pass on closed roads. Best practice is to shelter in place,” according to a media release issued...

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Thursday - 16th April, 2026
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NORTH BAY CLEANING UP AFTER DEVASTATING FLOOD ON TUESDAY

Shane White has owned Manchester’s Sleep Centre, Furniture & Spa for almost 30 years. He moved the store to its current location on Fisher Street in 2010. White has seen flooding on Fisher before – but not like Tuesday. “It rained so fast. Within two...

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Tuesday - 14th April, 2026
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CITY STAFF ADVISE NORTH BAY COUNCIL TO REJECT DAYCARE PROPOSAL

North Bay senior staff are recommending council deny a request to turn a residential home into a day nursery that would accommodate 40 children and six staff. The new business will be located at 32 Gertrude Street East, which is directly adjacent to...

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Saturday - 11th April, 2026
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PREMIER FORD MARKS NORTHLANDER RETURN WITH NORTH BAY STOP

For the first time in 14 years, the Northlander is back. The blue and yellow train made its way down the tracks with Premier Doug Ford and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli as well as Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Graydon Smith and North...

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Thursday - 9th April, 2026
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NORTH BAY COUNCIL BUYS SKI HILL, TRAILS, BUILDINGS AND 50 ACRES FOR $1.4 MILLION

North Bay council voted in favour of spending $1.4 million to “protect” a local asset and a regional attraction. The purchase includes approximately 50 hectares of land, including Laurentian Ski Hill and the Interpretive Centre building, which houses...

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Tuesday - 7th April, 2026
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WHICH TWO NORTH BAY CITY COUNCILLORS WILL SIT ON THE CASSELLHOLME BOARD?

North Bay council will decide which two councillors will sit around the Cassellholme board table. This comes after Coun. Mark King and Coun. Chris Mayne were denied returning to their position on the Cassellholme board last month. Their request for...

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Saturday - 4th April, 2026
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GATHERING PLACE BACK ON STABLE FINANCIAL GROUND, DIRECTOR SAYS

The Gathering Place’s financial situation is back on stable ground, according to its executive director. Peter Gregory said after reducing staff and cutting expenses, the city’s soup kitchen is in a much better position than it has been in a long...

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Thursday - 2nd April, 2026
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NIPISSING FACES CUTS, CONTROVERSY

Nipissing University is looking to suspend its Philosophy program, the Nugget has learned. Robin Gendron, president of the Nipissing University Faculty Association, confirmed staff was alerted two weeks ago of the aca‑ demic change. He said there was...

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Tuesday - 31st March, 2026
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FATHER AND SON DUO BIG WINNERS AT RECENT TORONTO AUTO SHOW

Glen and Blake Langlois have cars in their blood, and the father-son duo from North Bay won an award at a major car show in Toronto recently for their handiwork. They headed up a team that built a Street Custom 2011 Corvette Grand Sport in their home...

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Saturday - 28th March, 2026
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PARENTS OF HUMBOLDT BRONCOS VICTIM SHARE ORGAN DONATION MESSAGE IN NORTH BAY

Bernadine Boulet would love to hear her son’s heartbeat one more time. Logan Boulet was 21-years-old when he, along with 15 of his teammates, died and 13 others were injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy on April 6, 2018. Boulet was an organ...

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Thursday - 26th March, 2026
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NORTH BAY HEALTH UNIT SET TO DISCONTINUE ROUTINE BEACH WATER MONITORING THIS SUMMER

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit will be discontinuing monitoring water at public beaches this summer. The cancellation of routine sampling is due to a “review of the effectiveness of the program in terms of protecting the public’s...

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Tuesday - 24th March, 2026
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SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS HOLD LARGE RALLY IN STURGEON FALLS AND PLAN ON ‘STAYING STRONG’

It was a ‘Day of Action’ due to what striking Alouette Bus Line school bus drivers feel is inaction by the bus company. They turned up the heat on Friday with a rally, delayed from last week Monday due to weather, that took place at ground zero for...

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Saturday - 21st March, 2026
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IT’S ROBOTICS TIME AT NIPISSING UNIVERSITY FOR FIRST TEAM 1305

Organizers say community ex‑ citement is building following a media launch event held at the Nipissing University Student Cen‑ tre. The goal was to promote this weekend’s FIRST Robotics North Bay Competition taking place at the Nipissing University...

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Thursday - 19th March, 2026
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NEW ROTARY YOUTH LOUNGE GIVES HANDS’ TEENS A PLACE TO BUILD SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIPS

Hands The Family Help Network, with support from the North Bay Rotary Club, has launched a new space for local youth called the Rotary Youth Lounge. The space is brightly coloured, has plenty of soft seating and cool lighting — including bubble and...

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Tuesday - 17th March, 2026
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ANOTHER $138 MILLION DOLLARS TO STRENGTHEN THE NORTHLANDER

Politicians and production value was on display Friday, and once again it was a news conference touting the latest move to bring the Northlander back onto the rails. The lights, camera and action was deployed to announce the successful acquisition of...

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Saturday - 14th March, 2026
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PROVINCE REDUCES 36 CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES TO NINE; NORTHERN PARTIES REACT

The North Bay-mattawa Conservation Authority says they’ve been assured there will be no job losses and front-line services will remain a local responsibility, says Lana Mitchell. Mitchell spoke to the Nugget Thursday afternoon about the changes the...

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Thursday - 12th March, 2026
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A DAY TO CELEBRATE THE ENDURING LEGACY OF JACK LYONS

Jenna Wilson was good friends with Jack Lyons; the two both attended Chippewa Secondary School. Wilson says Jack Lyons was an inspiration then and remains one almost four years after his tragic death in April of 2022 at just 17 years of...

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Tuesday - 10th March, 2026
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200 PEOPLE TAKE AN ICY PLUNGE TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS

They came in waves on Saturday afternoon to make some waves during the 2026 Polar Plunge, at the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) on College Drive. Close to 200 took the plunge on Saturday, although given the weather, many were already soggy...

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Saturday - 7th March, 2026
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THE COMING OF SPRING MEANS POTHOLE SEASON IN NORTH BAY

Jordain Pinkerton says it’s going to cost her more than $3,000 to fix the damage caused by hitting a pothole in front of Shopper’s Drug Mart on Lakeshore Drive. “It’s right in the middle of the road, there’s really no way to avoid it. I swerved the...

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Thursday - 5th March, 2026
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HOMELESS OUTREACH AGENCY LEAVES NORTH BAY

Nipissing First Nation’s True Self – Debwewendizwin program will end its outreach services contract with the Nipissing District Social Services Administration Board effective June 1. The services have been an integral part of addressing North Bay’s...

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Tuesday - 3rd March, 2026
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ANOTHER GOLDEN DAY FOR PARRY SOUND’S OLYMPIC CHAMPION MEGAN OLDHAM

Parry Sound does not just belong to Bobby Orr any more. While Orr is arguably the best hockey player of all time, another Parry Sound native has carved a permanent niche in that community’s sporting lore. Olympic gold medal Megan Oldham was given a...

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Saturday - 28th February, 2026
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SOME UNIONIZED SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS HAVE ASKED TO GO BACK TO WORK

Alouette Bus Lines say they’ve been approached by union members requesting to return to work. “The company has been approached by some members of the union to continue to drive children to and from school. These are existing union members who have...

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Thursday - 26th February, 2026
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MARK KING AND CHRIS MAYNE TURN UP THE HEAT OVER CASSELLHOLME BOARD REMOVAL

North Bay Coun. Mark King says he isn’t going anywhere. King and Coun. Chris Mayne held a press conference Tuesday evening in the lobby of city hall to address several issues with the Cassellholme board. King and Mayne were voted off the Cassellholme...

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Tuesday - 24th February, 2026
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More than 1,912 students across Nipissing impacted by school bus strike

No agreement was reached between Alouette Bus Lines and its drivers before the strike deadline, leaving nearly 2,000 students without transportation to school on Monday morning. Parents and guardians across North Bay, Redbridge and Sturgeon Falls were...

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Saturday - 21st February, 2026
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EDUCATION MINISTER PAUL CALANDRA VISITS GROUND ZERO IN EDUCATION CRISIS

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra went to Parry Sound on Thursday night to get face-to-face with local residents, many of them more than a little angry about a myriad of issues regarding their school system. Calandra was the guest of a hourlong...

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Thursday - 19th February, 2026
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ILLEGAL OVERNIGHT PARKING NETS CITY $26,000 IN FINES THIS WINTER

The City of North Bay has collected more than $26,000 within three months from motorists parking overnight during the winter months. Despite the public reminders, motorists are still not heeding the message. And that number is expected to grow as...

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Tuesday - 17th February, 2026
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2026 East Ferris Winter Carnival packed them in all weekend long

Patty Point got right to the point when asked what was her biggest takeaway from being one of the seven main volunteers who spent hundreds of hours setting up, then running the 2026 East Ferris Winter Carnival. “What I like most about the end of the...

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Saturday - 14th February, 2026
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FAMILY OF NORTH BAY LEUKEMIA PATIENT OVERWHELMED BY PUBLIC SUPPORT

Hailey Bertrand has a hard time not getting choked up when she talks about the support her family has received from the North Bay area while, her husband, Chris Sluman, battles acute lymphoblastic leukemia. More than $132,000 has been raised for the...

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Thursday - 12th February, 2026
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NORTH BAY POLICE INVESTIGATING ‘SUSPICIOUS DEATH’ AFTER BODY FOUND AT MULLIGAN STREET

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is investigating a suspicious death following the discovery of a body on Mulligan Street. Officers remain on scene, and a continued police presence for several more days is expected as the investigation...

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Tuesday - 10th February, 2026
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POWWOW AT CANADORE COLLEGE HONOURS THE ELDERS

The First Peoples’ Centre at Canadore College, in partnership with the Canadore Students’ Council, hosted the 36th Annual Powwow, which took place Saturday. This year’s theme, Honouring Our Elders, recognizes the vital role Elders play in preserving...

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Saturday - 7th February, 2026
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CALLANDER CONSIDERS ALLOWING ICE FISHERS TO PARK FOR UP TO THREE DAYS

Callander council is considering providing overnight parking for anglers accessing the lake for ice fishing. That parking access would entail allowing motorists to park between 48 to 72 hours in a nearby municipal lot in proximity to the boat...

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Thursday - 5th February, 2026
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NORTH BAY’S COMMUNITY SAFETY PLAN DERIDED AS HAVING ‘NO MEAT’

North Bay’s Community Safety and Well-being Committee is a joke, says Coun. Tanya Vrebosch. “We’re doing great events like Powwows and sunrise ceremonies, but we’re missing the actual safety part. In my opinion, we need the citizens safety survey that...

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Tuesday - 3rd February, 2026
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CITY CREWS WORK TO FIX WATER MAIN BREAK ON COPELAND STREET

A water main break closed a section of Copeland Street Monday morning. A resident in the area told The Nugget the pipe must have broken Sunday night. She said crews arrived at 6 a.m. and there was quite a bit of water when they started to dig the...

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Saturday - 31st January, 2026
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Nipissing Hospice resident gets last wish to go ice fishing again

Nipissing Hospice has helped make many final wishes come true. The latest one came from a man who in conversation mentioned he would love to go out ice fishing on Lake Nipissing one more time. With the help from the staff at Nipissing Serenity...

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Thursday - 29th January, 2026
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NORTH BAY NEEDS A PUBLIC WALK-IN CLINIC TO DECREASE ER WAIT TIMES

The wait times in the emergency room are improving, according to the North Bay Regional Health Centre’s chief of staff. But to lessen times even further, the city needs a walk-in clinic that can be accessed by anyone. Scott Kerrigan said emergency...

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Tuesday - 27th January, 2026
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NORTH BAY HOSPITAL RECRUITED 18 DOCTORS SO FAR THIS FISCAL YEAR

Family doctors and emergency room doctors top the recruitment wish list at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Chief of Staff Dr. Scott Kerrigan said the hospital is constantly competing to attract and retain new doctors. He said the biggest hurdle...

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Saturday - 24th January, 2026
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NORTH BAY VOLUNTEERS SCRAMBLE TO PREVENT FROSTBITE DURING -40C COLD

Tracy Clement says she’s worried people living on the streets could lose limbs due to the bitterly cold conditions expected Friday night. Environment Canada issued a cold weather alert for North Bay, Powassan and Mattawa, warning that chill values are...

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Thursday - 22nd January, 2026
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NORTH BAY WOMAN WRITES BOOK EXPLORING PEOPLE’S SECRET QUIRKS

Chantal Dégagné not only mourned the loss of her parents; she also suffered the loss of her daily visits to the long-term nursing home where they lived. “I mourned their loss and the loss of the nursing home. I was there every day of my life for five...

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Tuesday - 20th January, 2026
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WAS IT LAST MAJOR RINGETTE TOURNAMENT AT THE SAM JACKS COMPLEX?

It may have been the end of an era at the Sam Jacks Sports Complex. The building, also long known as the West Ferris Arena, was all about ringette this weekend as it hosted 34 teams from across the province for the the Agnes Jacks Memorial Ringette...

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Saturday - 17th January, 2026
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HOMELESSNESS SPIKE IN NORTHERN ONTARIO ADDS STRAIN TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS SYSTEM

As homelessness continues to rise across northern Ontario, a new report is warning that the mental health and addictions system is facing unprecedented strain in the region. The report, Protecting Northern Ontario for 1.3 cents on the Dollar, examines...

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Thursday - 15th January, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTS NEW TRAIN STATION FOR MINI-TRAIN AND CAROUSEL

There was no way that North Bay City Council was going to stand in the way of this oncoming train. Many members of the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company (HRCC) were at Tuesday night’s regular council meeting not looking for money, just looking for...

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Tuesday - 13th January, 2026
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LE CARNAVAL RETURNS TO REMAIN VITAL TO REGION’S FRANCOPHONE POPULATION

Le Carnaval des Compagnons is the second-longest-running carnival in Canada, and this year it has set a record with 37 activities happening throughout the region. The official kickoff took place on Friday morning at the Davedi Club. Since Les...

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Saturday - 10th January, 2026
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Three trains intended for the Northlander line are ready to go

They’ve arrived. Three Ontario Northlander train sets have arrived in Toronto and, within the next few months, will make their way north. The news comes almost 14 years after the Liberal government announced the end of the train service as a...

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Thursday - 8th January, 2026
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NORTH BAY BATTALION PLAYERS ALSO HAVE AN IMPORTANT OFF-ICE LEARNING CURVE

Even though Oxford Learning North Bay’s mission statement is ‘way above tutoring,’ Education Director Paige Shemilt admits she never thought teaching junior hockey players how to ‘chirp’ opponents would be in her job description. Shemilt has a wide...

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Tuesday - 6th January, 2026
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NORTH BAY SPENDING $7.5 MILLION TO BEGIN LANDFILL EXPANSION PROJECT

The North Bay dump is expected to reach full capacity within 10 years. Council is getting the ball rolling to expand the site at the Merrick Landfill – located off Sand Dam Road, 21 kilometres from down‑ town North Bay – by designating more than $7.5...

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Saturday - 3rd January, 2026
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PUTTING FAMILIES FIRST ON NEW YEAR’S EVE IS A PROUD NORTH BAY TRADITION

For Lindsay Amell-etienne, Families First is an engagement she loves to celebrate every year – literally. Amell-etienne got engaged at a Families First event a few years ago. This is a celebration she went to as a child and now comes with her own...

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Tuesday - 30th December, 2025
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ANNETTE DIONNE, THE LAST OF THE DIONNE QUINTUPLETS, HAS DIED

Annette Dionne died on Wednesday in Beloeil, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal. She was 91 and the last surviving sister, according to the New York Times. The Dionne Quints Home Museum issued a statement: “It is with deep regret that we announce the...

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Saturday - 27th December, 2025
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SEASON OF GIVING:

Within 30 minutes, volunteers served 500 takeout meals on Christmas Day. That’s on top of the more than 400 meals served inside the hall at the Pro Cathedral of the Assumption Church, bringing to total number of meals to 900. Once again, the North...

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Tuesday - 23rd December, 2025
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NORTH BAY’S SANTA FUND CELEBRATES ANOTHER BIG MORNING AT TWIGGS

North Bay Santa Fund is nearing its goal after receiving a $44,000 boost on Friday morning. The new total is $151,000, not far from the goal of $175,000. The cash influx was due to the 30th ‘Carmine Ricciuti Christmas Special’ held at Twiggs on Fraser...

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