Thursday is McHappy Day.   All day a portion of food and beverage orders at McDonald's are supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation and One Kids Place. Officials say Ronald McDonald House makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families with sick or injured...

The Health Unit is reporting seven active cases of measles in the North Bay Parry Sound District.   According to its website, the confirmed case count is now up to 30.   At last check, it was 17 last week.   “The cases we are seeing in 2025 are the first confirmed...

Sienna Senior Living says the new Northern Heights community on the former St Joseph’s hospital site is only months away from opening.    The company’s latest earnings report says the 160-bed long-term care home is slated to open in the third quarter.    Premier Doug Ford was on hand when the 80-million...

Canadore College’s first High-Performance Sports Summer Academy is underway. The program is designed for dedicated athletes looking to enhance their physical performance through expert-led strength training and conditioning. Officials say there are still spots available. “The purpose of the Academy is to improve physical capabilities of local athletes aiming to compete...

The Smile Cookie campaign may be over, but the smiles continue for over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and the United States.   Tim Hortons says a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised with the sale of the tasty treats this year.   Restaurant owners will be presenting their charity...

Equipment vandalism was listed as the cause of a power outage affecting a large swath of area from West Nipissing to the South River area.   That was according to Hydro One’s outage map, which also said about 2,400 customers were impacted.   The power was restored just after 9:30 am . The...