Nipissing candidates challenge
PC record at YourTV debate

YourTV/Cogeco hosted a solid Ontario Election debate for the Nipissing Riding last night with the NDP and Green candidates challenging the PC incumbent's record. Read the summary article created and watch the debate. We can add your thoughts about who won and why if you email them to editor@northbayecho.ca

Echo Top Three

Youth Substance Abuse

Lisa Boivin, host of To North Bay With Love, learns all about Planet Youth Nipissing's efforts to improve community.

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Nature Healing Event

Kari Krogh, co-founder of the Eco Wisdom Preserve, shares her story on the Backroads Bill Podcast.

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Essential Election 2025

Dave Dale sat down with the NDP and Libertarian candidates seeking to represent Nipissing at Queen's Park.

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Sportscast Special

Nipissing Lakers star forward Malory Dominico scored her 100th point with a penalty shot game-winner against Brock ... the Sportscast on Friday has the video evidence.

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Which 'Trump' announcement or initiative makes the least sense?

DOGE indiscriminately firing essential federal workers

Voting against U.N. statement denouncing Russian war actions

Proposing condo development on Gaza Strip

Recommending Canada to become 51st State

Tariffs on imports the U.S. depends on

All of the above

Comment of the week

"I would like to know the exact numbers for Doctors in North Bay and the area for those who do not have a primary physician. We are in year 5 as a family with chronic care management needs and no family Doctor. He needs to speak to those who have not been able to secure a physician and have to privately pay for ongoing care to know that real story on the challenges with healthcare. Otherwise, great interview Dale, and very informative."

- Darlene Tripp comment under the Echo Essentials interview with PC Candidate Vic Fedeli

Today's Zen Suggestion

Never judge a book by its cover ... unless it promises to ignore the courts, seek political retribution and tear down government agencies that keep corporations in check.

Echo Events

Thursday, Feb. 20

NDA senior boys basketball finals Trojans host Barons Game 3 | 7 p.m. | Free
Open Mic at Lou Dawgs | 8 to 11 p.m. | $2
Super Fun Time Trivia at Moose's Cookhouse | 7:30 p.m. | Free
Ice Follies at Shabogesic Beach | 24/7 | Free
Craft Collective Market with Lynn Blunt busking at West Ferris Arena | 5 to 8 p.m. | Free
NOSSA 'AAA' Girls Volleyball Championships junior at Algonquin, senior at St. Joseph Scollard Hall | All Day | Donation

Friday, Feb. 21

Home and Garden Expo at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens | 3 to 8 p.m. | $5
Ice Follies at Shabogesic Beach | 24/7 | Free
Darius Murray at Lou Dawgs | 8 to 11 p.m. | $2
NOSSA 'AAA' Girls Volleyball Championships junior at Algonquin, senior at St. Joseph Scollard Hall | All Day | Donation