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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,...

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...

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...

Former Battalion player nominated for NHL award

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Nick Paul is the Ottawa Senators’ nominee for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy awarded to the player that shows perseverance and dedication to hockey.  Each of the NHL’s 31 teams...

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 vaccine rollout.  Starting Tuesday, people who are in “Group 2” of...

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 weekend. Two of the cases are in the Nipissing District...

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 cases are in Parry Sound. With two resolved cases, the...

Local school boards get funding for upcoming year

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The funding for the area’s four school boards has been announced by Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing.  Over $300 million...

Nursing students still searching for answers after “stressful” week

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It’s been a tough week for students in the collaborative nursing program at Canadore College and Nipissing University.  It began...

“Small number” of positive COVID-19 cases in vaccinated people

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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is reporting some cases of COVID-19 in people who have received...

Education top of mind for Chief McLeod on Red Dress Day

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Scott McLeod, Chief of Nipissing First Nation, believes children across the country should learn about the reasons behind Red...

Five weekend cases reported

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

Province putting “emphasis” on surgery backlog 

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Christine Elliott, Ontario’s Minister of Health, says the provincial government is working to address a backlog in surgeries once...

Second dose waiting time could be shortened

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The 16-week waiting period between COVID-19 vaccine doses may be shortened.  Christine Elliott, Minister of Health, says more vaccines coming...

Police investigate armed home invasion

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The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is searching for two suspects as part of their investigation into a Tuesday...
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Latest News

Voting underway in West Nipissing’s municipal election

Elections
West Nipissing residents can now cast their ballot in the municipal election.

West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Community
Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Police investigating Oct. 2 incident at Northern

Near North District School Board
The Near North District School Board confirms two separate incidents at Northern Secondary School in recent days resulted in emergency measures being put in place.

Community Drug Alert issued after 16 overdoses in 13 days

Community
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death.

Urgent drug alert issued by Nipissing First Nation

Community
Nipissing First Nation has issued an urgent alert saying a spike in overdoses has been reported in the past 24 hours.
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