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Retiree's adventure in South Africa: A trip filled with wildlife, friendship and unforgettable sights
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (482+ words) We saw wild animals up close, enjoyed a'sunset boat cruise and celebrated my friend's 70th birthday Lindsey Mckelvie, left, and friend Jane Kelley celebrate Jane's 70th birthday cruising on the Zambezi. A lion plays with sunglasses that fell off a safari-goer. The…...
Here's why the return of Ontario's Northlander train matters to Almaguin
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (398+ words) It is excellent for this area and for tourism," says Dave Haney, co-owner of'Spring Lake Manor.' The Ontario Northlander in Gravenhurst, shown in this Metroland file image. Almaguin business owners in South River are preparing for the Ontario Northlander"s…...
Train spotting: Ontario Northland's Northlander rolls through Almaguin
17+ hour, 6+ min ago (429+ words) After more than a decade without passenger rail, a test run through Almaguin is fuelling optimism " and debate. Ontario Northland revealed its new train in January 2026." The sights and sounds of the yellow and blue locomotive rolling down the tracks…...
I keep getting fake job offers from Disney and Coca-Cola. Security experts break down new phishing scam flooding Ontario inboxes
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (927+ words) Ontario's 2026 spring has had a slow start. See what the Old" The daytime high is expected to reach -3 C and there's an ex" After receiving 2 suspicious emails from people claiming to be from well-known brands, I asked digital security experts…...
North Bay's April 3 forecast: Rain at times heavy or snow
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (181+ words) The daytime high is expected to reach 10 C Environment Canada is forecasting very rainy or snowy morning in North Bay. The daytime high is expected to reach 10 C. Tonight, expect an overcast sky with a night time low of -3 C. The sun…...
Burk's Falls Lions Club icon Dave Dempster celebrates 50 years: "It becomes a family affair'
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (431+ words) We really did have a lot of fun back in the good old days," says lifetime Lions Club member Dave Dempster." The motto of the Lions Club is: We Serve." When Dr. Dave Dempster first joined the Burk's Falls Lions…...
United Airlines is bringing bedlike seats to economy " and you won't have to fly business class to use them
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (410+ words) United Airlines is launching "Relax Row," a new economy seating option with lie-flat beds. Coming to Toronto Pearson connections by 2027. United Airlines has announced a lay-back economy seating option for long-haul flights. United Airlines plans to make long-haul flights more…...
Environment Canada issues freezing rain alert for North Bay, Powassan areas
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (815+ words) A freezing rain advisory has been issued for areas around North Bay, as a Colorado low moves into the province Thursday. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a freezing rain alert for the North Bay and Powassan areas. Environment…...
Events this weekend in North Bay from March 27 to March 29
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (55+ words) Here's what's going on in North Bay this weekend. Looking for something to do in the community? We've got you covered. Read more details about this event. For a full list of events please visit our Events This Weekend page....
Armour Township to defend rejection of lithium battery site
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (339+ words) On Jan. 13, Armour rejected the proposed battery storage site, on Feb. 4, they were served with an Ontario Land Tribunal notice of appeal." A view of 219 Peggs Mountain Rd. in Armour Township " the proposed site of a battery energy storage system....