The Elected Voices of the North, The Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town & A Life on the Trails
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The Elected Voices of the North, The Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town & A Life on the Trails
Who Speaks for Our Schools Now? A Former Trustee’s Take on the Near North Shakeup
In Northern Ontario, something serious is happening in public education. The Minister of Education has stepped in and taken control of the Near North District School Board, removing authority from elected trustees and shifting decision-making away from the community.
Talbots Throwbacks: Mid-Century Style, Basement Vibes, and the Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town
Talbots Throwbacks is one of those places that makes you stop and look around. Vintage clothing, classic records and one-of-a-kind finds everywhere you turn. At the heart of it all is Ben Talbot, a young vintage curator who turned his love for design and nostalgia into a full-on storefront in downtown North Bay.
Snowmobiles Then and Now: A Life on the Trails with Steve Hayward
He’s been a big part of Ontario’s snowmobile community. From helping to create SnowTrax to working closely with clubs and trail groups, Steve has seen how the sport has grown and what it’s up against today.
NDA Hockey Tournament Results, Jr Boy’s Basketball and NOHA Christmas Camps
This week’s Sportscast features highlights from the NDA hockey tournament from last Thursday and Friday West Ferris hosted Chippewa in boys basketball.
North Bay could benefit from new Regional Defence Investment Initiative
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Northern Ontario will benefit from a new Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor program that will spend $15.8 million over three years to integrate local businesses into national and international defense supply chains.
Minister announces further delay for Parry Sound school, vows oversight
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The long-awaited new K-12 school for Parry Sound will not open until at least September 2026, Ontario’s education minister officially informed families this week, marking the latest setback in a troubled project that recently triggered a provincial takeover of the local school board.
As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and unleash its full economic potential, the province is taking the next steps to implement mutual recognition of goods and services from other reciprocating Canadian jurisdictions by publishing a draft regulation under the Ontario Free Trade and Mobility Act, 2025 (OFTMA). Building on Ontario’s national leadership in supporting free trade and labour mobility across Canada, the mutual recognition of goods and services will play a substantial role in supporting economic integration across Canada and removing internal trade barriers that cost the economy up to $200 billion every year.
Happy Friday, North Bay! This week, we are exploring the forces and ideas that drive our region—from the shifting tides of global and provincial politics to the power of making complex science accessible to everyone. We’re also hitting the court to recap a high-stakes week in local sports as the NDA playoffs take centre stage and national dreams take flight. Here is what is happening on the network Navigating the Political Landscape Politics is moving fast, and local impact is often tied to...
Happy Friday, North Bay! This week, we are diving deep into the systems that shape our community—from the future of our local schools to the grit required to build a business from the ground up. We’re also celebrating local sports successes and finding better ways to talk about the science that impacts our world. Here is what is happening on the network. 185 Years of Democracy Gone? The Fight for Public Education Trustees Public education is at a crossroads. We sit down to discuss a...
Happy Friday, North Bay! This week we are covering the full spectrum of life in our city. We look back at the obsession behind the Project Grizzly legend, discuss the reality of road safety with MADD, and recap a thrilling week in high school sports. Here is what is happening on the network. MADD Nipissing and the Ongoing Fight Against Impaired Driving We often think impaired driving is a battle we have already won. The reality in Nipissing is different. MADD Nipissing joins us to break down...
