The Near North District School Board staff are making 'heroic efforts' to ensure the quality of care and engagement in learning is at a level students deserve, despite burnout and an increase in "emerging student behaviours". That's according to a statement from director of education Craig Myles, raising concerns about...

Now into week 43 of Rotary’s Catch The Ace progressive raffle, the jackpot is estimated to have grown to over $77,000. The next Catch The Ace draw is taking place on Wednesday, April 17th on YourTV (Cogeco TV) Cable 12/HD Cable 700 at approximately 7:10 pm. Funds raised from the $5 ticket...

A rainfall warning is in effect for our area and along with it, the MNRF is reminding residents to keep a close watch on local rivers and streams. Environment Canada says today and well into tomorrow, 30 to 60 mm of rain is possible. They add the frozen ground has...

A 39-year-old North Bay man is facing charges after police surrounded and evacuated a Cassells Street building on Wednesday. The North Bay Police Service says shortly before 3:30 p.m. on April 10, officers were called to the 1100 block of Cassells Street after a report saying a man had pointed...

The Near North District School Board is now without a board chair. At a schoolboard meeting last night, it was shared that Erika Lougheed stepped down from the role. In a statement, board officials say they appreciate the passionate efforts and leadership of former Trustee and Chair Erika Lougheed. They add...

Local hospice care is getting some financial help thanks to the province. The Near North Palliative Care Network and Nipissing Serenity Hospice will each receive over $12,500 to reflect the last three months of the last fiscal year, and $50,000 for the current one. "On behalf of Near North Palliative Care,...