Entrepreneurs, innovators and businesses in need of start-up capital are being encouraged to apply to North Bay Pitch 2022.   The mid-October event will see applicants pitch their ideas, products, services or businesses to hundreds of northern investors.   Those looking to commercialize, scale-up or expand their business are also encouraged to apply. “This...

The West Nipissing General Hospital (WNGH) Board of Directors has announced the successful candidate for President and CEO. Sue Lebeau will assume the role in the new year. Lebeau has been the President and CEO of Red Lake Hospital for the past three years. Current CEO Cynthia Desormiers announced in April of...

While hospital emergency departments in other parts of the north and across the province have dealt with temporary closures that won’t be the case at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC).  “From a staffing perspective, we are struggling like the rest of the province. nursing and physician staff,...

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has received what they describe as a very limited number of monkeypox vaccine doses.   Due to low supply, appointments for eligible individuals will be booked on a first come first served basis, between 9 am - 10 am Wednesday, Aug. 10.  The...

The Ontario government’s Throne Speech recognizes that there is pressure on Ontario’s health system but was short on solutions. The speech by the Lieutenant Governor did suggest the government is actively engaging with health system partners to find ideas to combat the issues. In the speech that lays out the priorities...

June saw a slight increase in job postings in Nipissing District.   The Labour Market Group is reporting 703 job postings that month, up just over nine percent compared to May.  315 unique employers posted jobs in June.  The top five included:  - North Bay Regional Health Centre - Near North District School Board - District...