Almaguin is known for many things — towering pines, shimmering lakes, friendly locals, and its role as a welcoming gateway to the iconic Algonquin Park. Every year, thousands of travellers move ...

Environment Canada issued a heat warning for North Bay, Powassan and Mattawa as the first heat event of the season begins on Monday, June 29. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or ...

Local transit options in Almaguin could be on the verge of a major upgrade, but municipal leaders say the plan is stalled in provincial red tape. The Village of Sundridge has voted unanimously to back ...

When Doug Smith returned home to Strong Township from Sudbury hospital after a heart attack three years ago, the community paramedicine program was there for him. “I was introduced to the program ...

You did it — you bought that sweet piece of real estate in an Almaguin unorganized township, nice choice, but what comes next? Do you need to build to code, or can you just live off-grid in a mobile ...

It was hot and hazy on Aug. 9, 2001 when Dawn Carisse left the former North Bay Psychiatric Hospital. A thunderstorm would bring rain later that evening, washing away the day and any sign of the ...

It has been 18 years since Dawn Eva Carisse walked off the grounds of the now defunct North Bay Psychiatric Hospital, never to be seen again. The woman, who was living with short-term memory loss and ...

In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, Metroland introduces readers to 30 Indigenous people who are making a difference. Meet them all online. For Maurice Switzer, education is key to ...

Karl Trudeau has a simple take on Kearney’s long-dormant graphite mine: it’s sitting on exactly what the world needs right now. Trudeau, chief operating officer of Global Battery Materials says the ...

Smash burgers. We know them, we love them and a few restaurants in Almaguin are serving them. Before we dive into the three groovy restaurants in the region that are offering these delightful burgs, ...

A long-awaited federal funding announcement, released last week, is placing the spotlight on older adults housing apartments available in Powassan. The Meadow View, with 50 units including one- and ...

Participants can drop off six butter tarts between 9 and 11 a.m. Remember that your six submitted butter tarts must contain maple syrup and must be regular, not mini size. Get our free morning ...