Lifestyle

Free day use offered Friday at Ontario Parks

Lifestyle Richard Coffin - July 15, 2026

You're being invited to celebrate 'Healthy Parks Healthy People on Friday, July 17.

Trail Champions recognized for building and connecting communities

Lifestyle Richard Coffin - April 24, 2026

Discovery Routes says trails don’t just exist, they are built and cared for by people who believe in their power to connect communities.

Ms. Health and Fitness contestant from North Bay

Lifestyle Richard Coffin - January 29, 2026

North Bay's Ashley Lachance is in the running to become Ms. Health and Fitness.

City resident wins top prize on INSTANT BINGO ticket

Lifestyle Richard Coffin - October 24, 2025

A 92-year-old city resident is planning kitchen and floor renovations after a lotto win.

Trail development underway in south end of the city

Lifestyle Richard Coffin - October 16, 2025

Construction of a new multi-use gravel path connecting Champlain Park at the end of Premier Road to the Omischl Sports Complex on Lakeshore Drive is underway.

$25,000 lotto win for Verner resident

Lifestyle Richard Coffin - September 26, 2025

Verner’s Maxine Gareau is celebrating a $25,000 win with OLG’s new WATCH ‘N WIN game, POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE RUBY RICHES.

Tourism gets a boost thanks to Canada Strong Pass

Lifestyle Richard Coffin - September 3, 2025

Federal officials say the Canada Strong Pass, which offered free admission or reduced fees, increased visits across national, provincial and territorial museums, historic sites and parks, and boosted rail travel too.