Happy New Year - 2025 will be awesome


Second World War veteran and farmer celebrated his 100th birthday in style

The West Ferris Legion Br. 599 hosted a birthday party for Bill Parfitt on Saturday and the Second World War veteran and farmer gave a master class on how to turn 100 years old in style. See the video story, which includes Bill teasing Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli.

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Sauna lifestyle rocks

There's plenty to sweat about in the latest Backroads Bill podcast

Jay Saves the Bay

Children's book is an ode to North Bay as it celebrates its 100th birthday

Budget Chief Update

Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield is featured in Thursday's Essentials Podcast

Heads Up Hockey

Training high-level skate and stick skills leads to a better hockey experience

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Today's Zen Suggestion

Wake up every morning like it's New Year's Day ... embrace the optimism and hope you'll be wiser and healthier. Just try to make it last until noon at least.

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