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NFN Chief won't celebrate Canada Day saying Indigenous people have little to celebrate

NFN Chief won't celebrate Canada Day saying Indigenous people have little to celebrate

'The 150th anniversary of Confederation is a reminder to Indigenous people of the cruel colonial legacy of the past, and of the policies and legislation that allow systemic discrimination towards Indigenous people to persist to this day'
Two students robbed at knifepoint during local prom party

Two students robbed at knifepoint during local prom party

Two men arrived and robbed two students at knifepoint
Canadore's new Village project looks to change the way we look at education and health care

Canadore's new Village project looks to change the way we look at education and health care

'The Village is a place for all people, a place where people are supported and have the chance to share wisdom and experiences'
Public inquiry into mass murder not needed says NOP

Public inquiry into mass murder not needed says NOP

'Public inquiries take a long time, are expensive and the inquiry’s recommendations are not always implemented'
'It won't happen again' - King on inaccessible bus stops

'It won't happen again' - King on inaccessible bus stops

Sidewalks on McKeown Avenue from Cartier Street to Champlain Street will be installed with the help of federal funding that will inject just over $1.2 million into transit-related projects
'It was a roller coaster' Carson says of America's Got Talent appearance

'It was a roller coaster' Carson says of America's Got Talent appearance

'I cried more because it was almost like a shock because at that point I was literally concerned I was off the show'
Heating bill costs buried in secrecy says Brown

Heating bill costs buried in secrecy says Brown

'While they may deny this is their plan now it is clear they’re trying to price Ontarians out of the natural gas market'
Former North Bayite swings a big stick for Team Canada

Former North Bayite swings a big stick for Team Canada

'It’s kind of a nice feeling too because I feel like I made it and there is nothing really bigger, the only thing left is to win this game'
Revving engines in the rain at 22 Wing Car Show (PHOTO GALLERY)

Revving engines in the rain at 22 Wing Car Show (PHOTO GALLERY)

The pleasant weather experienced Saturday morning at 22 Wing North Bay did not carry over to the afternoon, but that did not dampen the spirits of auto enthusiasts participating in the 2nd Annual Car Show
School Board windfall: $480,000 in Ministry funding for rural and Northern schools

School Board windfall: $480,000 in Ministry funding for rural and Northern schools

'To some degree the Education Minister listened to us, but there's still a long way to go to provide equal funding for all school boards in Northern Ontario' -David Thompson Near North District School Board Chair