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Local teachers union pushes back against premier’s comments

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A day after the premier accused teachers unions of disagreeing with doctors in regard to students returning to class, the president of one local union is speaking out. Rob Hammond,...

Power outages scheduled in Powassan and area

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Some residents in the area will be without power on Saturday.  Hydro One says a planned outage is required for crews to safely perform scheduled maintenance and complete upgrades in...

Chirico supports extended lockdown 

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Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, says he is in favour of the current stay-at-home order being extended.  “Until we’re...

Nipissing University not considering mandatory vaccinations right now

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It doesn’t look like Nipissing University will be requiring its students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  Meghan Venasse, Communications Manager at Nipissing, says there are no mandatory vaccination requirements in...

Two area seniors projects get federal support

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Two separate projects aimed at serving the area’s seniors have received some funding from the federal government.  The funding comes through the New Horizons Seniors Program which has been accepting...

Sign war hits North Bay

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Falling in line with many other Ontario towns, it looks like we have ourselves a sign war in North Bay.  It began with Cecil’s Brewhouse, who posted a picture of...

Health Unit opens dedicated COVID-19 hotline

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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is looking to provide a one-stop number for COVID-19 related concerns.  Beginning Wednesday, a toll-free phone number will be available for people...

Mattawa chipstand getting groundswell of support

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Community support is keeping a Mattawa staple alive. When Mike Guay found out Turcotte's Chipstand would be closing due to fire code violations, he was quick to help out.  “ are...

The Gathering Place seeing a grim “new normal” 

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There’s been no shortage of talk about what the “new normal” will look like for the world after the...

Local businesses hoping current lockdown is the last one

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With speculation that Ontario’s current lockdown may be extended into June, the local business community is taking it in...

Former Battalion player nominated for NHL award

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Nick Paul is the Ottawa Senators’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy awarded to the player that shows...

North Bay construction numbers strongest in 15 years

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Through four months of 2021, the city of North Bay is experiencing a good start to construction projects.  As of...

Seymour Street at Highway 11/17 construction begins final phase

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The intersection of Highway 11/17 and Seymour Street will be undergoing the final phase of its reconstruction.  Beginning Monday, the...

Health Unit expanding vaccine eligibility

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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is following the province’s direction in the next stage of COVID-19...

Eight new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend

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Eight new cases of COVID-19 are being reported by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit over the...

Eight new cases reported in Parry Sound

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Eight new cases of COVID-19 are being reported by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. All eight...
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Provincial funding for three area long-term care homes

Nipissing Riding
Three long-term care homes in Nipissing are receiving provincial funding to support residents with complex needs.

Youth charged with possession of imitation weapon in West Nipissing

OPP
The Nipissing West OPP has charged a 17-year-old after seizing an imitation air pistol and a bottle of liquor.

Coalition aims to purchase RYAM’s Témiscaming mill

Economy
A Canadian coalition of local managers, unionized workers and First Nations is working towards purchasing RYAM’s Témiscaming mill.

St. Joseph students working with graffiti artist on mural project

Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord
Two permanent murals are taking shape this week at École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph in Sturgeon Falls.

Soccer players sought for film production

Community
A local film production is looking for soccer players.
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