Tag: Regional

Workforce reductions included in Canadore organizational review

Canadore College Richard Coffin - March 6, 2026

College officials say $20 million in savings need to be identified next fiscal year and beyond, including reductions in salary-related costs.

Ornge you glad you went to Canadore

Canadore College Richard Coffin - March 5, 2026

A collaboration involving Canadore College and Ornge, Ontario’s air ambulance provider, continues to expand real-world training opportunities for its students.

(Update) School bus drivers reject latest offer from Alouette

Community Richard Coffin - February 24, 2026

Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation says the suspension of service involving Alouette Bus Lines will continue until further notice.

WestJet flights from North Bay to Calgary start in June

Business Richard Coffin - February 9, 2026

North Bay has been added to WestJet’s expanding domestic network.

Oldham wins bronze in Italy

Sports Richard Coffin - February 9, 2026

Parry Sound is celebrating after hometown freestyle skier Megan Oldham won bronze in the women's slopestyle final at the Winter Games in Italy on Monday.

Work begins for Canadore’s new President and CEO

Canadore College Richard Coffin - February 6, 2026

Dr Sanda Efu, Canadore’s new President and CEO is on the job and says the highlight at the college so far has been the employees.

Federal funding to help Kap Paper diversify toward growth markets

Federal Ridings Richard Coffin - February 2, 2026

There's more federal funding to support the softwood lumber sector in the Northeast Region.

Just over 450 people counted as homeless in Nipissing last fall

Community Richard Coffin - January 30, 2026

Nipissing Counts 2025 identified 452 people experiencing homelessness last October.

Teen succumbs to injuries following Saturday’s crash

OPP Brad Aubin - January 29, 2026

A second person has died following Saturday's two-vehicle crash in West Nipissing.

Ten film and TV projects in North Bay receive nearly $8 million

Economy Richard Coffin - January 29, 2026

MPP Vic Fedeli says the investment will help create jobs, showcase northern talent, raise the profile of top-notch local production companies and highlight filming destinations in Northern Ontario.

GST rebates to increase for the next five years

Nipissing-Timiskaming Richard Coffin - January 27, 2026

Ottawa is increasing the amount of money Canadians will receive through the GST rebate, to help deal with a rise in food prices.

70-year-old from Sturgeon Falls charged with stunt driving

OPP Richard Coffin - January 26, 2026

You could say at least one area senior is countering the adage about ‘slowing down with age’ while police are warning stunt driving puts everyone at risk.