<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[North Bay - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about North Bay with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke and heat warnings cover much of B.C. as Lytton reaches 40 degrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Environment Canada has issued dozens of warnings about heat and poor air quality for much of B.C. as sweltering temperatures aggravate the wildfire situation in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/smoke-and-heat-warnings-cover-much-of-bc-as-lytton-reaches-40-degrees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/smoke-and-heat-warnings-cover-much-of-bc-as-lytton-reaches-40-degrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal agency links Quebec train derailment in December to temperature swings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it could not determine the exact cause of a freight train derailment in northern Quebec last December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-agency-links-quebec-train-derailment-in-december-to-temperature-swings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-agency-links-quebec-train-derailment-in-december-to-temperature-swings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Premier Kinew 'willing to entertain' Alberta to Ontario pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he's open to a west-east pipeline being pitched by his counterparts in Alberta and Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manitoba-premier-kinew-willing-to-entertain-alberta-to-ontario-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manitoba-premier-kinew-willing-to-entertain-alberta-to-ontario-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian forest sector faces another blow with new U.S. tariff onslaught]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's latest tariff onslaught won't just hurt Canadian forestry workers during already tough times, but will also undermine U.S. efforts to make housing more affordable, says the Forest Products Association of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-forest-sector-faces-another-blow-with-new-us-tariff-onslaught/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-forest-sector-faces-another-blow-with-new-us-tariff-onslaught/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe bridge deal text confirms Canada is splitting toll revenues with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The proposed agreement in principle for the Gordie Howe International Bridge confirms that Canada will share half of net toll revenues with the U.S. for the first 15 years, contradicting recent comments made by the prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-bridge-deal-text-confirms-canada-is-splitting-toll-revenues-with-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-bridge-deal-text-confirms-canada-is-splitting-toll-revenues-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe bridge deal text confirms Canada is splitting toll revenue with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The proposed agreement in principle for the Gordie Howe International Bridge confirms that Canada will share half of net toll revenues with the U.S. for the first 15 years.Prime Minister Mark Carney said last week that Canada and the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-bridge-deal-text-confirms-canada-is-splitting-toll-revenue-with-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-bridge-deal-text-confirms-canada-is-splitting-toll-revenue-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached, advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/feds-should-increase-federal-health-funding-but-with-strings-attached-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/feds-should-increase-federal-health-funding-but-with-strings-attached-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic complaint in Mattawa leads to charges against Sturgeon Falls motorist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sturgeon Falls resident is facing impaired driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police officers investigated a traffic complaint in Mattawa.Members of the North Bay Detachment of the OPP were advised of a traffic complaint involving a vehicle travelling toward Mattawa, on Highway 17 Monday.Around 11 p.m., officers located a vehicle matching the description on Highway 17 in Mattawa, according to OPP.&ldquo;The vehicle was observed being operated in an erratic manner, including inconsistent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/traffic-complaint-in-mattawa-leads-to-charges-against-sturgeon-falls-motorist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/traffic-complaint-in-mattawa-leads-to-charges-against-sturgeon-falls-motorist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SickKids doctor's licence suspended after arrest on child sex abuse material charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; The organization that regulates Ontario's medical profession says it has suspended the licence of a doctor at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children who was arrested Tuesday on charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sickkids-doctors-licence-suspended-after-arrest-on-child-sex-abuse-material-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sickkids-doctors-licence-suspended-after-arrest-on-child-sex-abuse-material-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propair suspends flights out of North Bay indefinitely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers were surprised to learn Propair has no scheduled flights available out of Jack Garland Airport to Toronto&rsquo;s Billy Bishop Airport next month, The Nugget has learned.According to the company&rsquo;s website the last flight available is scheduled on July 31. And there are only five flights to Toronto available this month &ndash; July 23, 24, 26, 30 and 31. There are six flights available to Rouyn &ndash; Noranda &ndash; July 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 31. &ldquo;Our flights from North]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/propair-suspends-flights-out-of-north-bay-indefinitely/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/propair-suspends-flights-out-of-north-bay-indefinitely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens new tariffs on generic drug makers to take effect in two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights on generic drug imports into the U.S. amid the latest bout of trade tensions between Canada and the U.S.<br />
In a social media post, Trump said that as of Aug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-threatens-new-tariffs-on-generic-drug-makers-to-take-effect-in-two-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-threatens-new-tariffs-on-generic-drug-makers-to-take-effect-in-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; France recorded at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heatwave last month, the public health agency said Wednesday, sharply increasing its estimates of the feared toll from record-shattering temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/france-recorded-5700-more-deaths-than-usual-during-its-historic-june-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/france-recorded-5700-more-deaths-than-usual-during-its-historic-june-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; France recorded at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, the public health agency said Wednesday, sharply increasing its estimates of the feared toll from record-shattering temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/france-recorded-5700-more-deaths-than-usual-during-its-historic-june-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/france-recorded-5700-more-deaths-than-usual-during-its-historic-june-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LANG, Betty Lou Dora]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the West Nipissing General Hospital (Sturgeon Falls) on Sunday July 19, 2026, at the age of 88 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lang-betty-lou-dora/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lang-betty-lou-dora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s new tariffs give Ontario and Québec the perfect excuse to sell their unsold American booze]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.___ Author: Michael J.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trumps-new-tariffs-give-ontario-and-qubec-the-perfect-excuse-to-sell-their-unsold-american-booze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trumps-new-tariffs-give-ontario-and-qubec-the-perfect-excuse-to-sell-their-unsold-american-booze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA 'options' by end of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he hopes to provide "options" by the end of the year to U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada and Mexico on renewing the continental trade pact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trumps-trade-czar-says-he-hopes-to-give-canada-cusma-options-by-end-of-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trumps-trade-czar-says-he-hopes-to-give-canada-cusma-options-by-end-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLG payment of $415,869 goes to the City for hosting Cascades Casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the gaming site opened in March 2022, North Bay has received $6,833,649]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/olg-payment-of-415869-goes-to-the-city-for-hosting-cascades-casino/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/olg-payment-of-415869-goes-to-the-city-for-hosting-cascades-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield announces run for mayor of North Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Horsfield announced on social media Wednesday morning that she has filed her paperwork to run for mayor.The current deputy mayor was first elected four years ago, earning the top spot among those running as councillors.Last week, fellow councillor Jamie Lowery announced his intention to seek the mayor&rsquo;s chair.On the City of North Bay website, Horsfield, Lowery and Connor Currie are registered in the race for mayor.No official word if incumbent Peter Chirico is seeking reelection. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/deputy-mayor-maggie-horsfield-announces-run-for-mayor-of-north-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/deputy-mayor-maggie-horsfield-announces-run-for-mayor-of-north-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield files to run for mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horsfield, who is serving her first term on council, says she is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility, responsible growth and accountable decision-making]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-deputy-mayor-maggie-horsfield-files-to-run-for-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-deputy-mayor-maggie-horsfield-files-to-run-for-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National crime rates and crime severity both fell in 2025: StatCan]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Statistics Canada says both the crime rate and the severity of crimes decreased in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/national-crime-rates-and-crime-severity-both-fell-in-2025-statcan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/national-crime-rates-and-crime-severity-both-fell-in-2025-statcan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay police arrest five, seize drugs and firearms and $33,000 in cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five suspects have been arrested following a Patrol Section and Street Crime Unit investigation in North Bay. North Bay police also seized a &ldquo;significant&rdquo; quantity of illicit drugs, Canadian currency, and a firearm.Police responded to a reported robbery at a residence in the 500 block of McNamara Street on July 16 and launched an investigation. &ldquo;Through the course of the investigation, North Bay Police Service initially identified three co-accused. The first co-accused, Tyler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-arrest-five-seize-drugs-and-firearms-and-33000-in-cash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-arrest-five-seize-drugs-and-firearms-and-33000-in-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay police arrest five after robbery investigation leads to drugs and gun seizure]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay Police Service says a robbery investigation in the 500 block of McNamara Street has led to five arrests and the seizure of a 9mm firearm, ammunition, drugs and cash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-arrest-five-after-robbery-investigation-leads-to-drugs-and-gun-seizure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-arrest-five-after-robbery-investigation-leads-to-drugs-and-gun-seizure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP lay impaired driving charges following traffic complaint on Highway 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sturgeon Falls resident is facing impaired driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police say they stopped a vehicle driving erratically on Highway 17 in Mattawa late Monday night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-lay-impaired-driving-charges-following-traffic-complaint-on-highway-17/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-lay-impaired-driving-charges-following-traffic-complaint-on-highway-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION:  Bill Walton, How far should we go to support sports ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Bay opinion writer uses pay comparisons and a dose of satire to question how far communities should go to support sports-driven ambitions, while acknowledging the value of both athletics and trades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opinion-bill-walton-how-far-should-we-go-to-support-sports-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opinion-bill-walton-how-far-should-we-go-to-support-sports-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash; More than 1,000 people have died in theEbola outbreak in Congo , according to Africa's top health body, a grim toll inthe fastest Ebola outbreak in history , as conflict, community resistance and an uneven response fuel its sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/congos-ebola-outbreak-has-killed-over-1000-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/congos-ebola-outbreak-has-killed-over-1000-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash; At least 999 people have died from theEbola outbreak in Congo , according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what&rsquo;s already been declaredthe fastest Ebola outbreak in history .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/congos-ebola-outbreak-has-killed-nearly-1000-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/congos-ebola-outbreak-has-killed-nearly-1000-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Vicious cycle': What you need to know about Trump's Great Depression-era tariff tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Canada by threatening to use an obscure Great Depression-era legal tool to impose new tariffs &mdash; and it's not clear whether there are any guardrails to rein in the president's power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vicious-cycle-what-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-great-depression-era-tariff-tool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vicious-cycle-what-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-great-depression-era-tariff-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.E.I. premiers meeting continues as U.S. tariff threats loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Canada's premiers will continue meetings in Prince Edward Island this morning, the second day of an annual summer gathering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pei-premiers-meeting-continues-as-us-tariff-threats-loom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pei-premiers-meeting-continues-as-us-tariff-threats-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Ontario raises awareness about the breadth of the population affected by the drug epidemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-research-affirms-construction-workers-disproportionately-affected-by-opioid-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-research-affirms-construction-workers-disproportionately-affected-by-opioid-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New graphic images are rolling out on cigarette packs in Canada. Could more be done?]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; A baby swarmed by smoke. A toilet of bloody urine. A cancerous colon.<br />
These are among the new series of 13 graphic images that are required to be printed on cigarette packages across Canada by Aug. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-graphic-images-are-rolling-out-on-cigarette-packs-in-canada-could-more-be-done/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-graphic-images-are-rolling-out-on-cigarette-packs-in-canada-could-more-be-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 180 wildfires burning in Ontario's north]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources is listing more than 180 wildfires as active this morning in Ontario's north, including 12 that had been sparked in the last 24 hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-180-wildfires-burning-in-ontarios-north/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-180-wildfires-burning-in-ontarios-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 170 wildfires burning in Ontario's north]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources is listing 173 wildfires as active this morning in Ontario's north, including 12 that had been sparked in the last 24 hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-170-wildfires-burning-in-ontarios-north/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-170-wildfires-burning-in-ontarios-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news: Trump's depression-era tariff tool, premiers back urgent trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; What to know about Trump's new tariff tool<br />
Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Canada by threatening to use an obscure Great Depression-era legal tool t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-trumps-depression-era-tariff-tool-premiers-back-urgent-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-trumps-depression-era-tariff-tool-premiers-back-urgent-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition calls on minister to withdraw criticism of museum's Palestinian exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A coalition of civil society groups is pushing back against criticism by a federal cabinet minister and Jewish organizations of a museum exhibit on Palestinian displacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/coalition-calls-on-minister-to-withdraw-criticism-of-museums-palestinian-exhibit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/coalition-calls-on-minister-to-withdraw-criticism-of-museums-palestinian-exhibit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian premiers tout unity in P.E.I. as new threat of U.S. tariffs looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Several premiers said they remained united against a common adversary in the U.S. as they kicked off talks Wednesday with the goal of working together on domestic issues like health care and energy security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-premiers-tout-unity-in-pei-as-new-threat-of-us-tariffs-looms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-premiers-tout-unity-in-pei-as-new-threat-of-us-tariffs-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major highways shut amid plea for Fraser Canyon residents to flee wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Wildfires have shut down two major highways from Metro Vancouver into the British Columbia Interior after a significant new blaze in the Fraser Canyon triggered an urgent plea for residents to flee the area around Boston Bar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/major-highways-shut-amid-plea-for-fraser-canyon-residents-to-flee-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/major-highways-shut-amid-plea-for-fraser-canyon-residents-to-flee-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C.'s Brunswick Creek wildfire triggers more evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evacuation orders in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon are spreading as the Brunswick Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bcs-brunswick-creek-wildfire-triggers-more-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bcs-brunswick-creek-wildfire-triggers-more-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio tells ASEAN leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[MANILA, Philippines (AP) &mdash; U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world&rsquo;s economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/irans-demands-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-would-set-a-dangerous-precedent-rubio-tells-asean-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/irans-demands-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-would-set-a-dangerous-precedent-rubio-tells-asean-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. review board finds suspected police killer unfit for trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accused of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park has been found unfit for trial by the British Columbia Review Board and has been ordered held in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-review-board-finds-suspected-police-killer-unfit-for-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-review-board-finds-suspected-police-killer-unfit-for-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (AP) &mdash; U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump and former head of the House Freedom Caucus, won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor Tuesday. Biggs defeated fellow U.S. Rep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/andy-biggs-wins-republican-nomination-to-challenge-democrat-katie-hobbs-for-arizona-governor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/andy-biggs-wins-republican-nomination-to-challenge-democrat-katie-hobbs-for-arizona-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay storm knocks out power, traps residents and sparks collision - PHOTOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of North Bay residents were without power Tuesday evening as strong winds and heavy rains hit the city. Several neighborhoods in West Ferris fell into darkness as North Bay Hydro crews responded to outages impacting 4,500 customers. The outage was reported around 5:30 p.m. and power was restored at 9:55 p.m. There were 600 customers in the Sage Road area without power for more than an hour, however power was restored around 6:45 p.m. Several businesses had to shut their doors early in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-storm-knocks-out-power-traps-residents-and-sparks-collision-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-storm-knocks-out-power-traps-residents-and-sparks-collision-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-approves-nuclear-agreement-that-may-allow-saudi-arabia-to-enrich-uranium-two-ap-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-approves-nuclear-agreement-that-may-allow-saudi-arabia-to-enrich-uranium-two-ap-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The U.S. military has confirmed that a third service member is believed to be dead in Friday&rsquo;s attack on a base in Jordan and identified them as Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-identifies-3rd-service-member-believed-to-have-been-killed-in-iranian-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-identifies-3rd-service-member-believed-to-have-been-killed-in-iranian-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village Media, Knight Foundation to launch 15 local newsrooms in United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario company that operates this local news source announces partnership to bring its thriving brand of community-first journalism to U.S. cities in three states]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/village-media-knight-foundation-to-launch-15-local-newsrooms-in-united-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/village-media-knight-foundation-to-launch-15-local-newsrooms-in-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff threats: Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government said Tuesday that in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, Canada will not be celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International bridge with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cross-border-bridge-celebration-inappropriate-after-trumps-tariff-threats-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cross-border-bridge-celebration-inappropriate-after-trumps-tariff-threats-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada no longer celebrating opening of Gordie Howe Bridge with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government says that in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, Canada will not be celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International bridge with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-no-longer-celebrating-opening-of-gordie-howe-bridge-with-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-no-longer-celebrating-opening-of-gordie-howe-bridge-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump was elected to a second term in 2024 and it&rsquo;s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-timeline-of-donald-trumps-trade-war-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-timeline-of-donald-trumps-trade-war-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Defense SecretaryPete Hegsethsaid Tuesday theU.S. war against Iranhas cost $37.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hegseth-estimates-iran-war-has-cost-375b-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hegseth-estimates-iran-war-has-cost-375b-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmonella outbreak over but ban on pistachios from Iran still in effect: PHAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella outbreak from contaminated pistachios is over but people should still avoid pistachio products coming from Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/salmonella-outbreak-over-but-ban-on-pistachios-from-iran-still-in-effect-phac/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/salmonella-outbreak-over-but-ban-on-pistachios-from-iran-still-in-effect-phac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine premiers agree to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales from out-of-province]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; The premiers of nine provinces announced Tuesday that they're removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nine-premiers-agree-to-direct-to-consumer-alcohol-sales-from-out-of-province/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nine-premiers-agree-to-direct-to-consumer-alcohol-sales-from-out-of-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine Canadian premiers agree to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales from out-of-province]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Canadian premiers say they have removed a major barrier to interprovincial sales of alcohol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nine-canadian-premiers-agree-to-direct-to-consumer-alcohol-sales-from-out-of-province/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nine-canadian-premiers-agree-to-direct-to-consumer-alcohol-sales-from-out-of-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nation leaders call for public inquiry into Ontario wildfire response]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nation leaders are calling for a public inquiry into the Ontario wildfire response after they say communities were left to evacuate without help from the province and some residents narrowly avoided the encroaching flames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-nation-leaders-call-for-public-inquiry-into-ontario-wildfire-response/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-nation-leaders-call-for-public-inquiry-into-ontario-wildfire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[celebration of life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A celebration of lives for family members we lost in 2025, will be held on Saturday, August 1, from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m. at the Caswell Family Farm, 262 Voyer Road, Corbeil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires military chief after protests and names a replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[KYIV, Ukraine (AP) &mdash; President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine&rsquo;s armed forces, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities nationwide demanding his removal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ukraines-zelenskyy-fires-military-chief-after-protests-and-names-a-replacement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ukraines-zelenskyy-fires-military-chief-after-protests-and-names-a-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[KYIV, Ukraine (AP) &mdash; PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyyon Tuesday fired Gen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ukraines-zelenskyy-fires-his-military-chief-after-protests-and-names-a-replacement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ukraines-zelenskyy-fires-his-military-chief-after-protests-and-names-a-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; PresidentDonald Trumppledged to helpLebanon&ldquo;a lot&rdquo; during a White House meeting on Tuesday with the country&rsquo;s leader, Joseph Aoun, who came to push for long-term calm after months of war between Israel and the Iran-backedH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-us-lebanon-flights-can-resume-pledges-help-for-that-country-after-meeting-its-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-us-lebanon-flights-can-resume-pledges-help-for-that-country-after-meeting-its-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says direct US-Lebanon flights could resume for first time in more than 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Tuesday he&rsquo;ll allow American carriers to resume direct flights to Lebanon more than 40 years after the US suspended the route. Direct flights between the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-direct-us-lebanon-flights-could-resume-for-first-time-in-more-than-40-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-direct-us-lebanon-flights-could-resume-for-first-time-in-more-than-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay, Ont., arena turned wildfire evacuation shelter remains vacant]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; Drinks, snacks and diapers were laid out on the tables.<br />
More than a dozen people, some wearing Canadian Red Cross vests, sat on chairs, busy with their laptops or chatting with each other by the wall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/thunder-bay-ont-arena-turned-wildfire-evacuation-shelter-remains-vacant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/thunder-bay-ont-arena-turned-wildfire-evacuation-shelter-remains-vacant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous leaders meet premiers on sidelines of national meeting in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Indigenous leaders meeting premiers on the sidelines of a national conference this week say their voices must be heard nationwide as provincial and federal governments pursue major projects and a new trade deal with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/indigenous-leaders-meet-premiers-on-sidelines-of-national-meeting-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/indigenous-leaders-meet-premiers-on-sidelines-of-national-meeting-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the latest numbers on British Columbia's wildfire season]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Wildfire and government officials in British Columbia have provided an update on the season to date. Here are some key figures, as of Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/here-are-the-latest-numbers-on-british-columbias-wildfire-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/here-are-the-latest-numbers-on-british-columbias-wildfire-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact File: Trump post on fighting Canadian wildfires with 'giant faucet' is a fake]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, an image supposedly taken from U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social account spread online. In the post, Trump claims he will direct California to turn its "giant faucet" toward Canada to extinguish wildfires burning there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fact-file-trump-post-on-fighting-canadian-wildfires-with-giant-faucet-is-a-fake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fact-file-trump-post-on-fighting-canadian-wildfires-with-giant-faucet-is-a-fake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor at Toronto's SickKids hospital faces child sex abuse material charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto police say a doctor at the Hospital for Sick Children has been charged with accessing and possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/doctor-at-torontos-sickkids-hospital-faces-child-sex-abuse-material-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/doctor-at-torontos-sickkids-hospital-faces-child-sex-abuse-material-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed to students, but open for business - Widdifield Secondary School's second act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widdifield Secondary School may look abandoned, but the Near North District School Board says there is plenty happening behind those walls.It&rsquo;s been several years since students walked through the hallways at the former popular high school at 320 Ski Club Road that specialized in the arts.The school was closed in September 2020 as part of a high school consolidation plan.There has been at least one private business owner interested in purchasing the property, however Near North has contin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/closed-to-students-but-open-for-business-widdifield-secondary-schools-second-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/closed-to-students-but-open-for-business-widdifield-secondary-schools-second-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Northlander corridor pilot replaces municipal rideshare bylaws in North Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the regulation, rideshare drivers must be affiliated with a Ministry of Transportation-approved rideshare operator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-northlander-corridor-pilot-replaces-municipal-rideshare-bylaws-in-north-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-northlander-corridor-pilot-replaces-municipal-rideshare-bylaws-in-north-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest three after targeted restaurant assault sends one to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay police say three people have been arrested after a late-night assault at a restaurant near Algonquin Avenue and Shirreff Avenue sent one person to hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-arrest-three-after-targeted-restaurant-assault-sends-one-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-arrest-three-after-targeted-restaurant-assault-sends-one-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a billbanning childrenunder 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful eff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/french-lawmakers-approve-a-sweeping-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/french-lawmakers-approve-a-sweeping-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; French lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a billbanning childrenunder 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/french-lawmakers-adopt-a-sweeping-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/french-lawmakers-adopt-a-sweeping-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay included in Northlander Rideshare Pilot Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northlander Rideshare Pilot Program is now in effect which means, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has taken responsibility for regulating rideshare operators, drivers and vehicles in designated northern communities, including North Bay.The one-year pilot program, which began May 19, 2026, was created to support transportation options for residents travelling to and from Northlander passenger train stops and establishes a single set of provincial requirements for rideshare servi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-included-in-northlander-rideshare-pilot-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-included-in-northlander-rideshare-pilot-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mothers calling for changes to alert system amid search for Calgary boy with autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; The disappearance in Calgary of a non-verbal boy with autism has prompted some parents with neurodivergent children to push for changes to Alberta's emergency alert system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mothers-calling-for-changes-to-alert-system-amid-search-for-calgary-boy-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mothers-calling-for-changes-to-alert-system-amid-search-for-calgary-boy-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother calling for 'indigo alerts' amid search for Calgary boy with autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; A Calgary mother of a seven-year-old boy with autism is starting a campaign to make changes to Alberta's emergency alert system after the disappearance of another boy with autism almost a week ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mother-calling-for-indigo-alerts-amid-search-for-calgary-boy-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mother-calling-for-indigo-alerts-amid-search-for-calgary-boy-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOUNG, John]]></title><description><![CDATA[John died peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, July 19, 2026 after a brief, but aggressive battle with cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/young-john/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/young-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PARKER, Joan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joan died peacefully, with family by her side, on Saturday, July 18, 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/parker-joan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/parker-joan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police dismantle an operation making counterfeit documents in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Police say they have dismantled a criminal operation that was manufacturing counterfeit documents in Montreal.Provincial police say the operation was producing fake passports, driver&rsquo;s licences and other official documents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-dismantle-an-operation-making-counterfeit-documents-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-dismantle-an-operation-making-counterfeit-documents-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Police say a 'targeted assault' at a restaurant led to three arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested three individuals after an assault at a local restaurant sent one individual to hospital.The first co-accused is 41-year-old male, Ryan Pepin, of North Bay. He has been charged with:&middot; Assault Causing Bodily HarmThe second co-accused is a 25-year-old male from North Bay, Justin Portelance. He has been charged with:&middot; Assault Causing Bodily HarmThe third co-accused is a 30-year-old man from North Bay, Kendall Avery. He has been charged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-say-a-targeted-assault-at-a-restaurant-led-to-three-arrests-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-say-a-targeted-assault-at-a-restaurant-led-to-three-arrests-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Police say a "targeted assault" at a restaurant led to three arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested three individuals after an assault at a local restaurant sent one individual to hospital.The first co-accused is 41-year-old male, Ryan Pepin, of North Bay. He has been charged with:&middot; Assault Causing Bodily HarmThe second co-accused is a 25-year-old male from North Bay, Justin Portelance. He has been charged with:&middot; Assault Causing Bodily HarmThe third co-accused is a 30-year-old man from North Bay, Kendall Avery. He has been charged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-say-a-targeted-assault-at-a-restaurant-led-to-three-arrests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-say-a-targeted-assault-at-a-restaurant-led-to-three-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Marineland belugas now swimming in new U.S. homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS &mdash; Six captive belugas from Canada are now swimming in the waters of their new homes in the United States.Marineland and a consortium of U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/six-marineland-belugas-now-swimming-in-new-us-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/six-marineland-belugas-now-swimming-in-new-us-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debate over forest management rages amid wildfire surge]]></title><description><![CDATA['The root cause is climate change. It's only going to continue to get worse,' says environmental scientist who urges local residents to lobby all levels of government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/debate-over-forest-management-rages-amid-wildfire-surge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/debate-over-forest-management-rages-amid-wildfire-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged after teen stabbed on board transit bus in Mississauga, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MISSISSAUGA &mdash; Peel Regional Police say they have charged an 18-year-old woman with attempted murder after a teen was stabbed on board a transit bus in Mississauga, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/woman-charged-after-teen-stabbed-on-board-transit-bus-in-mississauga-ont/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/woman-charged-after-teen-stabbed-on-board-transit-bus-in-mississauga-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor names General Motors as next U.S. automaker for contract talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; General Motors is the next U.S. automaker chosen for contract talks with Unifor, the union said Tuesday, after it recently reached a deal with Ford.<br />
The union said negotiations with GM will begin in Toronto on Aug. 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unifor-names-general-motors-as-next-us-automaker-for-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unifor-names-general-motors-as-next-us-automaker-for-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDP says Ottawa appeasing Trump through its silence on global court sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal NDP says the Carney government's support for international law is ringing hollow as it keeps silent on Washington's sanctions on a Canadian judge.U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ndp-says-ottawa-appeasing-trump-through-its-silence-on-global-court-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ndp-says-ottawa-appeasing-trump-through-its-silence-on-global-court-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted in fatal shooting of Pickering, Ont., casino guard arrested in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon police say they have arrested a suspect in a 2023 shooting at a Pickering, Ont., casino that left an employee dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-wanted-in-fatal-shooting-of-pickering-ont-casino-guard-arrested-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-wanted-in-fatal-shooting-of-pickering-ont-casino-guard-arrested-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish group accuses Ottawa of 'double standard' in criticism of Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A major Jewish lobby group is accusing the Carney government of maintaining a "double standard" by condemning Israel's large-scale detention of Palestinians but not repression by brutal dictatorships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jewish-group-accuses-ottawa-of-double-standard-in-criticism-of-israel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jewish-group-accuses-ottawa-of-double-standard-in-criticism-of-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. crews use drone in controlled burn during wildfire fight, in Canadian first]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Firefighters in British Columbia say they have successfully used a drone to ignite a controlled burn while fighting an active wildfire in what they call a Canadian first.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-crews-use-drone-in-controlled-burn-during-wildfire-fight-in-canadian-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-crews-use-drone-in-controlled-burn-during-wildfire-fight-in-canadian-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOUNG, John Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[John died peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, July 19, 2026 after a brief, but aggressive battle with cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/young-john-austin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/young-john-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Chamber announces finalists for 2026 Evening of Excellence Business Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay &amp; District Chamber of Commerce has announced the top three finalists in each category for the 2026 Evening of Excellence Business Awards, presented by Cogeco.Through a press release the chamber says, &ldquo;The candidates were chosen from a strong field of community nominations, this year&rsquo;s finalists include businesses, organizations, and professionals from across North Bay and the surrounding area. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 20 at the Davedi Club.&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-chamber-announces-finalists-for-2026-evening-of-excellence-business-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-chamber-announces-finalists-for-2026-evening-of-excellence-business-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PARKER, Joan Gertrude (Van Mierlo)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joan died peacefully, with family by her side, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was 95 years old. Joan (Van Mierlo) was predeceased by her husband Daniel Lawrence &ldquo;Larry&rdquo; Parker (1931-1982)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/parker-joan-gertrude-van-mierlo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/parker-joan-gertrude-van-mierlo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Carney says he and Trump agreed to ramp up trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning and they agreed to intensify trade talks in the wake of Trump's threat Monday to slap Canada with 50 per cent tariffs in 30 days.More coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-carney-says-he-and-trump-agreed-to-ramp-up-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-carney-says-he-and-trump-agreed-to-ramp-up-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says he and Trump agreed to ramp up trade talks after latest tariff threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning and they agreed to intensify negotiations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade in the coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-he-and-trump-agreed-to-ramp-up-trade-talks-after-latest-tariff-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-he-and-trump-agreed-to-ramp-up-trade-talks-after-latest-tariff-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; A man charged with murder in the killing of former British politicianAnn Widdecombein her home struck her 21 times on the head with a hammer, a prosecutor told a court hearing on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ex-uk-government-minister-ann-widdecombe-was-hit-with-a-hammer-21-times-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ex-uk-government-minister-ann-widdecombe-was-hit-with-a-hammer-21-times-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's new tariffs target about 5 per cent of Canada's exports to U.S.: economists]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Economists weighing in on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs suggest the new duties will hit around five per cent of Canada's exports to the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trumps-new-tariffs-target-about-5-per-cent-of-canadas-exports-to-us-economists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trumps-new-tariffs-target-about-5-per-cent-of-canadas-exports-to-us-economists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump seeking trade leverage over Canada with new targeted tariffs: analysts]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump's latest escalation of his tariff campaign against Canada is narrowly focused and appears designed to give the United States more leverage in upcoming trade talks, some analysts argued on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-seeking-trade-leverage-over-canada-with-new-targeted-tariffs-analysts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-seeking-trade-leverage-over-canada-with-new-targeted-tariffs-analysts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during acontrolled detonation of an Iranian dronewas a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade, according to a military statement Tuesday and his family. Sgt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-soldier-killed-in-iraq-was-a-30-year-old-father-from-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-soldier-killed-in-iraq-was-a-30-year-old-father-from-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military identifies soldier killed disarming a drone in Iraq as a 30-year-old from North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The U.S. military on Tuesday identified a soldier who was killed while disarming anIranian dronein Iraq as a 30-year-old from North Carolina. The military said it was investigating the death of Sgt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-identifies-soldier-killed-disarming-a-drone-in-iraq-as-a-30-year-old-from-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-identifies-soldier-killed-disarming-a-drone-in-iraq-as-a-30-year-old-from-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflatable water park coming to Shabogesic Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay and Area residents will have a new way to beat the heat this summer as Splash N Go Adventure Parks is coming to Lake Nipissing. The company announced on its social media platforms Shabogesic Beach has been selected as the location for the much anticipated inflatable water park. Participants will be provided life jackets and waivers will be required to be signed. Cost per jumper is $28. And only those aged five and over are permitted to participate. &ldquo;We operate floating inflatabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/inflatable-water-park-coming-to-shabogesicbeach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/inflatable-water-park-coming-to-shabogesicbeach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay resident questions $694K dozer purchase after city trades in excavator bought last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city says the excavator did not meet sewer and water needs, while the new dozer is expected to improve reliability at the landfill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-resident-questions-694k-dozer-purchase-after-city-trades-in-excavator-bought-last-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-resident-questions-694k-dozer-purchase-after-city-trades-in-excavator-bought-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vast majority of Canadians feel their vehicles are vulnerable to theft, survey says]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Even though vehicle thefts have been trending down across much of the country, the overwhelming majority of Canadians still feel their vehicle's anti-theft technology isn't as robust as it should be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vast-majority-of-canadians-feel-their-vehicles-are-vulnerable-to-theft-survey-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vast-majority-of-canadians-feel-their-vehicles-are-vulnerable-to-theft-survey-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voyageur Aviation signs deal with Airbus for Flexrotor uncrewed aircraft, first sale in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voyageur Aviation Corp., a North Bay-based subsidiary of Chorus Aviation, has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters for the Airbus U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system, marking the first Flexrotor sale into Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voyageur-aviation-signs-deal-with-airbus-for-flexrotor-uncrewed-aircraft-first-sale-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voyageur-aviation-signs-deal-with-airbus-for-flexrotor-uncrewed-aircraft-first-sale-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay and area businesses, professionals shortlisted for 2026 Evening of Excellence awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finalists have been named for the North Bay &amp; District Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s 2026 Evening of Excellence Business Awards, following a strong slate of community nominations across the region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-and-area-businesses-professionals-shortlisted-for-2026-evening-of-excellence-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-and-area-businesses-professionals-shortlisted-for-2026-evening-of-excellence-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India tunnel disaster at a Himalayan hydropower project leaves 10 dead and missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[GUWAHATI, India (AP) &mdash; At least 10 people were killed and 17 others remain missing after a suspected gas explosion triggered a collapse inside an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in India&rsquo;s northeaster Himalayan state of Sikkim, near]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/india-tunnel-disaster-at-a-himalayan-hydropower-project-leaves-10-dead-and-missing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/india-tunnel-disaster-at-a-himalayan-hydropower-project-leaves-10-dead-and-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India tunnel disaster at a Himalayan hydropower project leaves 10 dead and 17 missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[GUWAHATI, India (AP) &mdash; At least 10 people were killed and 17 others remain missing after a suspected gas explosion triggered a collapse inside an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in India&rsquo;s northeaster Himalayan state of Sikkim, near]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/india-tunnel-disaster-at-a-himalayan-hydropower-project-leaves-10-dead-and-17-missing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/india-tunnel-disaster-at-a-himalayan-hydropower-project-leaves-10-dead-and-17-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explosion in tunnel at Indian hydropower project leaves 10 dead and 17 missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[GUWAHATI, India (AP) &mdash; A suspected gas explosion triggered a collapse inside an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in India&rsquo;s northeastern Himalayan state of Sikkim, near the Chinese border, leaving least 10 people dead and 17 others m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/explosion-in-tunnel-at-indian-hydropower-project-leaves-10-dead-and-17-missing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/explosion-in-tunnel-at-indian-hydropower-project-leaves-10-dead-and-17-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explosion in Indian hydropower project tunnel leaves 11 dead and 14 missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[GUWAHATI, India (AP) &mdash; A suspected gas explosion on Monday triggered a collapse inside a tunnel that was under construction at a hydropower project in India&rsquo;s northeastern Himalayan state of Sikkim, leaving at least 11 people dead and 14 missing, off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/explosion-in-indian-hydropower-project-tunnel-leaves-11-dead-and-14-missing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/explosion-in-indian-hydropower-project-tunnel-leaves-11-dead-and-14-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A blast in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project leaves 12 dead and 13 missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[GUWAHATI, India (AP) &mdash; A suspected gas explosion collapsed part of a tunnel under construction at a hydropower project in India&rsquo;s northeastern Himalayan state of Sikkim, leaving at least 12 people dead and 13 missing, officials said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-blast-in-a-tunnel-at-an-indian-hydropower-project-leaves-12-dead-and-13-missing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-blast-in-a-tunnel-at-an-indian-hydropower-project-leaves-12-dead-and-13-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade, major projects expected to top agenda as premiers meet in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Domestic trade and major projects will be on the agenda as Canada's premiers gather Tuesday in Prince Edward Island for a three-day meeting coloured by a renewed tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trade-major-projects-expected-to-top-agenda-as-premiers-meet-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trade-major-projects-expected-to-top-agenda-as-premiers-meet-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney to meet with premiers over new U.S. tariff threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with the country&rsquo;s premiers Tuesday afternoon after the U.S. announced increased tariffs on Canadian goods.<br />
P.E.I.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/prime-minister-mark-carney-to-meet-with-premiers-over-new-us-tariff-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/prime-minister-mark-carney-to-meet-with-premiers-over-new-us-tariff-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premiers back urgent, intense Canada-U.S. trade talks as higher tariffs loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Several premiers came out of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday saying they backed an urgent effort by his government to work out a trade deal with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premiers-back-urgent-intense-canada-us-trade-talks-as-higher-tariffs-loom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premiers-back-urgent-intense-canada-us-trade-talks-as-higher-tariffs-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says Canada can ‘dismantle’ U.S. ahead of meeting between Carney and premiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTETOWN &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country&rsquo;s premiers are huddling for a virtual Team Canada meeting Tuesday afternoon after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a dramatic increase in tariffs on some Canadian goods.P.E.I.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ford-says-canada-can-dismantle-us-ahead-of-meeting-between-carney-and-premiers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ford-says-canada-can-dismantle-us-ahead-of-meeting-between-carney-and-premiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (AP) &mdash; Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and was moving slowly toward the Florida Panhandle, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches around the state line between Florida and Alabama, forecasters sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-bertha-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-moving-toward-florida-panhandle-and-alabama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-bertha-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-moving-toward-florida-panhandle-and-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is Ontario's worst wildfire season, early estimates suggest. It's not over yet.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires raging in northern Ontario appear to have pushed the province to its worst wildfire season on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/this-is-ontarios-worst-wildfire-season-early-estimates-suggest-its-not-over-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/this-is-ontarios-worst-wildfire-season-early-estimates-suggest-its-not-over-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fast-moving fire triggers urgent call to evacuate Boston Bar, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; The Fraser Valley Regional District has ordered any residents remaining in Boston Bar, B.C., to evacuate immediately, saying a new wildfire has ignited south of the community and is spreading quickly due to strong winds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-fast-moving-fire-triggers-urgent-call-to-evacuate-boston-bar-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-fast-moving-fire-triggers-urgent-call-to-evacuate-boston-bar-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news: Premiers meet in P.E.I., Canada joins international fighter jet program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; Trade, big projects top issues as premiers meet<br />
Domestic trade and major projects will be on the agenda as Canada's premiers gather Tuesday in Prince Edwar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-premiers-meet-in-pei-canada-joins-international-fighter-jet-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-premiers-meet-in-pei-canada-joins-international-fighter-jet-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews work on containment lines between out-of-control blaze and Kimberley, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters in British Columbia are working to build containment lines between an out of-control wildfire and the city of Kimberley in the province's southeast corner, where the entire community of more than 8,000 residents has been told to prepare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-crews-work-on-containment-lines-between-out-of-control-blaze-and-kimberley-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-crews-work-on-containment-lines-between-out-of-control-blaze-and-kimberley-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada poised to join next-gen jet fighter program as an observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; While the federal government has yet to sort out what it's doing with its order for a full fleet of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, it's already looking to the next big thing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-poised-to-join-next-gen-jet-fighter-program-as-an-observer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-poised-to-join-next-gen-jet-fighter-program-as-an-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada first country to join European next-gen jet fighter program as an observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Canada has become the first country to gain observer status in a next-generation fighter jet program run by the U.K., Japan and Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-first-country-to-join-european-next-gen-jet-fighter-program-as-an-observer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-first-country-to-join-european-next-gen-jet-fighter-program-as-an-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada 1st to get 'observer' status in multinational next-gen fighter jet program]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Canada has become the first country to gain observer status in a future fighter jet program run by the U.K., Japan and Italy, even as a decision on Ottawa's current order of F-35s remains up in the air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-1st-to-get-observer-status-in-multinational-next-gen-fighter-jet-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-1st-to-get-observer-status-in-multinational-next-gen-fighter-jet-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. port flagged for federal fast track, but security concerns have lasted years]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Harvie, mayor of Delta, B.C., has been sounding the alarm over security and crime at the province's port facilities for years, and he has plenty of questions as the federal government pushes a massive port expansion project in his city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-port-flagged-for-federal-fast-track-but-security-concerns-have-lasted-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-port-flagged-for-federal-fast-track-but-security-concerns-have-lasted-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. minister not interested in federal wildfire takeover, as heat brings more risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; British Columbia's forests minister says he is not interested in the idea of a federal takeover of wildfire response, amid criticism of Canada's approach from U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-minister-not-interested-in-federal-wildfire-takeover-as-heat-brings-more-risks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-minister-not-interested-in-federal-wildfire-takeover-as-heat-brings-more-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. crews stamp out wildfires ahead of more hot weather this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; British Columbia wildfire crews have managed to stamp out dozens of recent fires or contain them to just a few hectares but hot weather is on the way and some communities are still threatened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-crews-stamp-out-wildfires-ahead-of-more-hot-weather-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-crews-stamp-out-wildfires-ahead-of-more-hot-weather-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabs tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATHENS, Greece (AP) &mdash; A man stabbed and injured two tourists Tuesday morning near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece&rsquo;s top tourist attraction, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-stabs-tourists-near-the-acropolis-in-athens-greece/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-stabs-tourists-near-the-acropolis-in-athens-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATHENS, Greece (AP) &mdash; A man stabbed and wounded two tourists Tuesday morning near theancient Acropolisin Athens,Greece&rsquo;stop tourist attraction, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-stabs-and-wounds-tourists-near-the-acropolis-in-athens-greece/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-stabs-and-wounds-tourists-near-the-acropolis-in-athens-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hands-on learning brings entrepreneurship to life for young students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since early July, students in Grades 4-7 participating in the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board&rsquo;s (NPSC) Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Summer Program have been stepping into the role of entrepreneurs, designing and developing their own water bottle sticker business, Sticker World.On July 16, following several days of learning and planning, those students presented their start-up idea to members of NPSC&rsquo;s Senior Administration Team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hands-on-learning-brings-entrepreneurship-to-life-for-young-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hands-on-learning-brings-entrepreneurship-to-life-for-young-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renowned international acting and directing coach makes his mark at Canadore College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadore College landed one of the best in his field to spend two weeks teaching acting and directing.Larry Silverberg is internationally recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the Meisner Technique and contemporary actor training. The college welcomed acting teachers, directors, and professional actors from across Canada and around the world during the first two weeks of July as it hosted the Meisner Teacher Certificate Training Program.Participants engaged in an immersive exploratio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/renowned-international-acting-and-directing-coach-makes-his-mark-at-canadore-college/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/renowned-international-acting-and-directing-coach-makes-his-mark-at-canadore-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WALL, Donna Rae]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donna passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, bringing an end to her pain and suffering.Her family says goodbye to a devoted mother and the incredible "Grandma D" that Kayden, Ceilidh, Kaleb, and Kenley were so lucky to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wall-donna-rae/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wall-donna-rae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Mexicans admit being part of group smuggling migrants into U.S. from Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. officials say three Mexicans have pleaded guilty to being part of a human smuggling ring that brought people into the United States from Canada.The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/three-mexicans-admit-being-part-of-group-smuggling-migrants-into-us-from-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/three-mexicans-admit-being-part-of-group-smuggling-migrants-into-us-from-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching US Gulf Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (AP) &mdash;Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida Panhandle and could bring heavy rain and storm surge flooding to U.S. coastal areas, forecasters said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-bertha-forms-on-track-approaching-us-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-bertha-forms-on-track-approaching-us-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (AP) &mdash; Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle as it drifts erratically toward populated coastal areas bearing a threat of heavy rain, storm surge and damaging wind gusts, forecaste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-bertha-drifts-toward-land-as-hurricane-fausto-forms-in-the-eastern-pacific/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-bertha-drifts-toward-land-as-hurricane-fausto-forms-in-the-eastern-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific far from Mexico’s Baja peninsula]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (AP) &mdash;HurricaneFausto has formed in the eastern Pacific far from Mexico&rsquo;s Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hurricane-fausto-forms-in-the-eastern-pacific-far-from-mexicos-baja-peninsula/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hurricane-fausto-forms-in-the-eastern-pacific-far-from-mexicos-baja-peninsula/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Vancouver policed the World Cup, by the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Here's a look at the policing of the World Cup in Vancouver from June 11 to July 13, according to numbers provided by the Vancouver Police Department on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/how-vancouver-policed-the-world-cup-by-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/how-vancouver-policed-the-world-cup-by-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-hits-canada-with-steep-tariffs-on-range-of-products-including-hockey-sticks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-hits-canada-with-steep-tariffs-on-range-of-products-including-hockey-sticks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to sign order hitting Canada with more tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an order Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs in 30 days, senior White House officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-to-sign-order-hitting-canada-with-more-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-to-sign-order-hitting-canada-with-more-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact File: Trump blames Canada, but experts say countries tackle wildfires similarly]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump accused Canada on Friday of not properly maintaining its forests, leading to heavy smoke from wildfires hovering over American cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fact-file-trump-blames-canada-but-experts-say-countries-tackle-wildfires-similarly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fact-file-trump-blames-canada-but-experts-say-countries-tackle-wildfires-similarly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Trump to sign executive order hitting Canada with more tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump is signing an executive order today to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs in 30 days, senior White House officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-trump-to-sign-executive-order-hitting-canada-with-more-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-trump-to-sign-executive-order-hitting-canada-with-more-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HESSON, Betty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Eastholme-Home for the Aged in Powassan Ontario-on Friday July 10, 2026, at the age of 96 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hesson-betty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hesson-betty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splash N Go announces Shabogesic Beach as planned location for North Bay water park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is hiring for several summer positions as it prepares to launch its inflatable water park, though an agreement with the city has yet to be finalized]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/splash-n-go-announces-shabogesic-beach-as-planned-location-for-north-bay-water-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/splash-n-go-announces-shabogesic-beach-as-planned-location-for-north-bay-water-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueberry First Nations says native plant orchard to help restore B.C. industry sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT ST. JOHN &mdash; A First Nation in British Columbia says a new native plant orchard established in its territory could help reclaim and restore thousands of industrial sites around northeastern B.C.<br />
The Blueberry First Nations near Fort St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/blueberry-first-nations-says-native-plant-orchard-to-help-restore-bc-industry-sites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/blueberry-first-nations-says-native-plant-orchard-to-help-restore-bc-industry-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueberry First Nations say native plant orchard to help restore B.C. industry sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT ST. JOHN &mdash; A group of First Nations in British Columbia says a new native plant orchard could help reclaim and restore thousands of industrial sites around northeastern B.C.<br />
The Blueberry First Nations near Fort St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/blueberry-first-nations-say-native-plant-orchard-to-help-restore-bc-industry-sites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/blueberry-first-nations-say-native-plant-orchard-to-help-restore-bc-industry-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash floods kill at least 20 in Afghanistan and leave more than 100 missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) &mdash; Flash floods in easternAfghanistanhave killed 20 people, injured about 80 more and left more than 100 missing, Afghan authorities said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/flash-floods-kill-at-least-20-in-afghanistan-and-leave-more-than-100-missing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/flash-floods-kill-at-least-20-in-afghanistan-and-leave-more-than-100-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakville man involved in youth hockey charged with sexual assault of teenage girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say an Oakville, Ont., man involved with local youth hockey is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.Officers allege the 25-year-old man met with the girl and sexually assaulted her late last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oakville-man-involved-in-youth-hockey-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-teenage-girl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oakville-man-involved-in-youth-hockey-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-teenage-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Court orders Alberta prison to act on complaints about extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Federal Court has directed an Alberta prison to take steps to install air conditioning in response to complaints about extreme heat that go back two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-court-orders-alberta-prison-to-act-on-complaints-about-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-court-orders-alberta-prison-to-act-on-complaints-about-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court orders Alberta prison to take steps to protect inmates from extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; As the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal prepares to hear a separate case about extreme heat in prisons, the Federal Court has directed an Alberta prison to take steps to install air conditioning to protect inmates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/court-orders-alberta-prison-to-take-steps-to-protect-inmates-from-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/court-orders-alberta-prison-to-take-steps-to-protect-inmates-from-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives consider using Parliament to unveil details of U.S. border bridge deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Conservatives are looking at using parliamentary tools to coax the Carney government to release the deal it made to convince the Trump administration to open up the Gordie Howe International Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/conservatives-consider-using-parliament-to-unveil-details-of-us-border-bridge-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/conservatives-consider-using-parliament-to-unveil-details-of-us-border-bridge-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hands-on learning brings entrepreneurship to life for NPSC students]]></title><description><![CDATA['Students were constantly drawing parallels between Mia&rsquo;s experiences in Front Desk and the business they were building themselves']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hands-on-learning-brings-entrepreneurship-to-life-for-npsc-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hands-on-learning-brings-entrepreneurship-to-life-for-npsc-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in custody after starting fire outside New York federal building, FBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; The man accused of setting off fireworks and lighting a fire Monday morning in front of a New York building housing an immigration court and other government offices is a former US Army soldier, an FBI official said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-in-custody-after-starting-fire-outside-new-york-federal-building-fbi-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-in-custody-after-starting-fire-outside-new-york-federal-building-fbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-soldier started a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a New York federal building, FBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; A former U.S. Army soldier set off fireworks, lit a fire and fired a pellet gun in front of a New York building housing an immigration court and other government offices Monday morning, an FBI official said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ex-soldier-started-a-fire-and-fired-a-pellet-gun-outside-a-new-york-federal-building-fbi-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ex-soldier-started-a-fire-and-fired-a-pellet-gun-outside-a-new-york-federal-building-fbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempt to save a struggling swimmer leaves 5 dead in an Ohio river]]></title><description><![CDATA[POWELL, Ohio (AP) &mdash; Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/attempt-to-save-a-struggling-swimmer-leaves-5-dead-in-an-ohio-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/attempt-to-save-a-struggling-swimmer-leaves-5-dead-in-an-ohio-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor turns attention to Stellantis, General Motors after Ford members ratify deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; The head of the union representing nearly 19,000 Canadian auto workers says she anticipates "challenging" talks ahead with Stellantis and General Motors after securing a deal with Ford Motor Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unifor-turns-attention-to-stellantis-general-motors-after-ford-members-ratify-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unifor-turns-attention-to-stellantis-general-motors-after-ford-members-ratify-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anand says Canada's trade-first diplomatic push is reviving old ties around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is doing foreign policy differently by reviving stagnant relationships with countries on multiple continents in pursuit of trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/anand-says-canadas-trade-first-diplomatic-push-is-reviving-old-ties-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/anand-says-canadas-trade-first-diplomatic-push-is-reviving-old-ties-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six whales moved out of Marineland in 'complex' operation, headed to U.S. aquariums]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS &mdash; Marineland's whales are on the move.<br />
The closed Niagara Falls, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/six-whales-moved-out-of-marineland-in-complex-operation-headed-to-us-aquariums/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/six-whales-moved-out-of-marineland-in-complex-operation-headed-to-us-aquariums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six whales being moved out of Marineland, headed to U.S. aquariums]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS &mdash; Marineland has begun relocating its whales and is shipping six belugas today to aquariums in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/six-whales-being-moved-out-of-marineland-headed-to-us-aquariums/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/six-whales-being-moved-out-of-marineland-headed-to-us-aquariums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Six whales being moved out of Marineland, headed to U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS &mdash; Marineland has begun relocating its whales and is shipping six belugas today to aquariums in the United States.The shuttered Niagara Falls, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-six-whales-being-moved-out-of-marineland-headed-to-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-six-whales-being-moved-out-of-marineland-headed-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Police rescue a baby crow named Eli]]></title><description><![CDATA['My husband wasn't even surprised when I walked through the door carrying a crow in a box']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-rescue-a-baby-crow-named-eli/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-rescue-a-baby-crow-named-eli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASTMAN, Jane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at the age of 94 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eastman-jane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eastman-jane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver police tell of drones, drunks and record deployment in wake of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Vancouver police say the department made its largest deployment ever during the World Cup, which included policing the sky by "bringing down" 40 drones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vancouver-police-tell-of-drones-drunks-and-record-deployment-in-wake-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vancouver-police-tell-of-drones-drunks-and-record-deployment-in-wake-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver police tell how World Cup battle for the air brought down dozens of drones]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Vancouver police have described how controlling the air around World Cup sites during the tournament became a key part of their mission, with officers using drones to manage crowds while dozens of civilian drones were "jammed" and brought]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vancouver-police-tell-how-world-cup-battle-for-the-air-brought-down-dozens-of-drones/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vancouver-police-tell-how-world-cup-battle-for-the-air-brought-down-dozens-of-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario premier won't say if ex-minister will remain in PC caucus]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Ontario Premier Doug Ford won't say if a former cabinet minister who stepped down last week after promising to reimburse more than $16,000 in hotel expenses will remain in his caucus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-premier-wont-say-if-ex-minister-will-remain-in-pc-caucus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-premier-wont-say-if-ex-minister-will-remain-in-pc-caucus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; British prosecutors charged a 28-year-old man with murder Monday in the death of former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/british-prosecutors-charge-a-man-with-murder-in-the-death-of-former-politician-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/british-prosecutors-charge-a-man-with-murder-in-the-death-of-former-politician-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec and Ottawa agree to streamline, speed environmental assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Quebec and Ottawa say a new agreement will streamline the environmental assessment process for major infrastructure and resource development projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-and-ottawa-agree-to-streamline-speed-environmental-assessments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-and-ottawa-agree-to-streamline-speed-environmental-assessments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec and Ottawa agree to streamline environmental assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Quebec and Ottawa have agreed to streamline the environmental assessment process for major infrastructure and resource development projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-and-ottawa-agree-to-streamline-environmental-assessments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-and-ottawa-agree-to-streamline-environmental-assessments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As wildfires burn coast to coast, a look at what's happening in affected provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 930 fires were burning across Canada on Monday, the national wildland fire summary shows.Many blazes continued to threaten communities in their path, especially in Ontario where evacuations have displaced approximately 1,800 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/as-wildfires-burn-coast-to-coast-a-look-at-whats-happening-in-affected-provinces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/as-wildfires-burn-coast-to-coast-a-look-at-whats-happening-in-affected-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coun. Lowery looks to go from "outsider" to North Bay's next mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayoral candidate Jamie Lowery says North Bay city council has repeatedly shut down attempts to scrutinize municipal finances, pledging transparency and accountability if elected. Lowery says the city must &ldquo;get its own house in order&rdquo; before it can deliver on promises to residents and businesses. &ldquo;The city&rsquo;s reputation has been tarnished quite a bit &ndash; when you make TSN and not in a good way. It&rsquo;s going to take some time to change that.&rdquo; Lowery was referr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/coun-lowery-looks-to-go-from-outsider-to-north-bays-next-mayor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/coun-lowery-looks-to-go-from-outsider-to-north-bays-next-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Still makes me sad': Memories of devastating Saguenay flood 30 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Thirty years after the Saguenay flood forced her to flee her home with her three young children, France Roy says the memories are still vivid.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a memory that&rsquo;s still engraved in my mind,&rdquo; Roy said Monday from her home in Chicoutimi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/still-makes-me-sad-memories-of-devastating-saguenay-flood-30-years-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/still-makes-me-sad-memories-of-devastating-saguenay-flood-30-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 years since the Saguenay flood in eastern Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Thirty years ago, torrential rains devastated the Saguenay region in eastern Quebec in one of the province&rsquo;s worst natural disasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/30-years-since-the-saguenay-flood-in-eastern-quebec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/30-years-since-the-saguenay-flood-in-eastern-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: BROWN, Bernadette 'Bernie' Hattie (Facette)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A funeral service will be held on July 24th at 10:30am at Holy Name of Jesus Church in North Bay In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Nipissing Serenity Hospice in her honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-brown-bernadette-bernie-hattie-facette/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-brown-bernadette-bernie-hattie-facette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d&rsquo;Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. He was 75.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/kevin-keegan-england-soccer-star-who-transcended-the-game-with-celebrity-status-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/kevin-keegan-england-soccer-star-who-transcended-the-game-with-celebrity-status-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: O'CONNOR, Shamus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A celebration of life will be held at the Moose, North Bay on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 at 2:00pm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-oconnor-shamus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-oconnor-shamus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnitude 5.6 earthquake rumbles off B.C. coast west of Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORT HARDY &mdash; A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has struck under the ocean off Vancouver Island.<br />
Earthquakes Canada says the quake happened at 11:41 p.m. local time on Sunday 219 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island's northern tip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/magnitude-56-earthquake-rumbles-off-bc-coast-west-of-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/magnitude-56-earthquake-rumbles-off-bc-coast-west-of-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airfares jump and hotel prices soar amid World Cup demand spike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada says customers paid a lot more for travel services last month, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver &mdash; the country's host cities for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/airfares-jump-and-hotel-prices-soar-amid-world-cup-demand-spike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/airfares-jump-and-hotel-prices-soar-amid-world-cup-demand-spike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SKERRITT, Howard Kevin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howard Kevin Skerritt passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Lester Skerritt and Pamela Woodhams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/skerritt-howard-kevin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/skerritt-howard-kevin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind a critical factor as fire triggers evacuation alert for 8,000 in Kimberley, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mayor of Kimberley, B.C., says his town's fate depends on the mercy of the wind after the entire city of more than 8,000 residents near the Alberta boundary was put on evacuation alert due to an out-of-control wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wind-a-critical-factor-as-fire-triggers-evacuation-alert-for-8000-in-kimberley-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wind-a-critical-factor-as-fire-triggers-evacuation-alert-for-8000-in-kimberley-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire triggers evacuation alert for more than 8,000 in Kimberley, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[KIMBERLEY &mdash; The entire city of Kimberley, B.C., in the province's southeast region near the Alberta boundary has been placed on evacuation alert due to an out-of-control wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfire-triggers-evacuation-alert-for-more-than-8000-in-kimberley-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfire-triggers-evacuation-alert-for-more-than-8000-in-kimberley-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New economic study due out this summer for Hearst-area graphite deposit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zentek targets U.S. defence and high-tech buyers for northeastern Ontario-mined graphite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-economic-study-due-out-this-summer-for-hearst-area-graphite-deposit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-economic-study-due-out-this-summer-for-hearst-area-graphite-deposit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voodoos acquire reigning NOJHL rookie of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA['He made an impressive transition from minor hockey to junior with the Paper Kings, playing the same way he was successful in minor hockey, and that was using his speed, skill and being hard on the forecheck']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voodoos-acquire-reigning-nojhl-rookie-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voodoos-acquire-reigning-nojhl-rookie-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAIRO (AP) &mdash;Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebelson Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo againstSaudi Arabiain retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and arecent attack on Sanaa International Airport , threatening another vital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/yemens-iranian-backed-houthis-say-they-will-block-saudi-shipping-at-red-sea-gateway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/yemens-iranian-backed-houthis-say-they-will-block-saudi-shipping-at-red-sea-gateway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister of Natural Resources defends province’s response to wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wildfire, dubbed Dryden 13, was first reported on May 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/minister-of-natural-resources-defends-provinces-response-to-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/minister-of-natural-resources-defends-provinces-response-to-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public records undermine former minister’s ‘late nights’ justification for hotel expenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of Stan Cho&rsquo;s claims came in months when there were no late sittings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/public-records-undermine-former-ministers-late-nights-justification-for-hotel-expenses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/public-records-undermine-former-ministers-late-nights-justification-for-hotel-expenses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trappers 1976 championship team celebrates 50th anniversary this week]]></title><description><![CDATA['Just the number of people in the rink, it was four deep along the boards, and there was no glass around the boards, then, so it was pretty dangerous, but the whole city was behind us']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trappers-1976-championship-team-celebrates-50th-anniversary-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trappers-1976-championship-team-celebrates-50th-anniversary-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babcock's in-service contract for Victoria subs extended by 6 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government has awarded Babcock Canada a six-year extension of its servicing contract for the Royal Canadian Navy's Victoria-class submarines.The contract is valued at $1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/babcocks-in-service-contract-for-victoria-subs-extended-by-6-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/babcocks-in-service-contract-for-victoria-subs-extended-by-6-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babcock's in-service contract for Victoria subs extended 6 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government has awarded Babcock Canada a six-year extension on its servicing contract for the Royal Canadian Navy's Victoria-class submarines.The contract is valued at $1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/babcocks-in-service-contract-for-victoria-subs-extended-6-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/babcocks-in-service-contract-for-victoria-subs-extended-6-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The U.S. military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part ofthe war with Iran .The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-identifies-2-soldiers-killed-in-iranian-attack-on-jordan-as-from-texas-and-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-identifies-2-soldiers-killed-in-iranian-attack-on-jordan-as-from-texas-and-hawaii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra set to speak at Edmonton conference on regional partnerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDMONTON &mdash; The U.S. Ambassador to Canada is set to speak in Edmonton today at a regional economic conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-ambassador-hoekstra-set-to-speak-at-edmonton-conference-on-regional-partnerships/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-ambassador-hoekstra-set-to-speak-at-edmonton-conference-on-regional-partnerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statistics Canada set to report June inflation figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Statistics Canada is set to publish new inflation data for June this morning.A Reuters poll of economists expects inflation fell to 2.9 per cent last month from a recent high of 3.2 per cent in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/statistics-canada-set-to-report-june-inflation-figures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/statistics-canada-set-to-report-june-inflation-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remains of dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to T. rex 'great-uncle']]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of a dinosaur skull found in British Columbia campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and faster than its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the authors of a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/remains-of-dinosaur-skull-found-in-bc-campground-belonged-to-t-rex-great-uncle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/remains-of-dinosaur-skull-found-in-bc-campground-belonged-to-t-rex-great-uncle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower gas prices bring inflation down to 2.8 per cent in June: StatCan]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The annual rate of inflation eased back below three per cent in June as motorists paid less to fill up the gas tank, Statistics Canada said Monday.Inflation slowed to 2.8 per cent in June, down from the recent high of 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lower-gas-prices-bring-inflation-down-to-28-per-cent-in-june-statcan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lower-gas-prices-bring-inflation-down-to-28-per-cent-in-june-statcan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: June inflation numbers, Ont wildfires, Victoria subs extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Statistics Canada set to report June inflation figures<br />
Statistics Canada is set to publish new inflation data for June this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-june-inflation-numbers-ont-wildfires-victoria-subs-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-june-inflation-numbers-ont-wildfires-victoria-subs-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economists see encouraging signs in June inflation report beyond gas price break]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Lower gas prices were the major force pulling the headline inflation rate down in June but economists weighing on the latest price data Monday found even more encouraging signs under the hood of Statistics Canada's report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/economists-see-encouraging-signs-in-june-inflation-report-beyond-gas-price-break/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/economists-see-encouraging-signs-in-june-inflation-report-beyond-gas-price-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Close to 200 wildfires are active in northern Ontario, as communities evacuate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 200 wildfires are currently burning across Northern Ontario, with 57 said to be out of control.The majority of the fires are burning in the Northwest region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/close-to-200-wildfires-are-active-in-northern-ontario-as-communities-evacuate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/close-to-200-wildfires-are-active-in-northern-ontario-as-communities-evacuate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around 1,800 people have fled wildfires as Ontario weighs further evacuations: Ford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 1,800 people have fled their communities due to wildfires raging across northern Ontario, Premier Doug Ford said Monday, as officials consider further evacuations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/around-1800-people-have-fled-wildfires-as-ontario-weighs-further-evacuations-ford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/around-1800-people-have-fled-wildfires-as-ontario-weighs-further-evacuations-ford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around 1,800 people have fled wildfires as Ontario mulls further evacuations: Ford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 1,800 people have fled their communities due to wildfires raging across northern Ontario, Premier Doug Ford said Monday, as officials consider further evacuations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/around-1800-people-have-fled-wildfires-as-ontario-mulls-further-evacuations-ford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/around-1800-people-have-fled-wildfires-as-ontario-mulls-further-evacuations-ford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan make compelling case for supplying U.S. with oil: Hoekstra]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDMONTON &mdash; The U.S. ambassador to Canada says Alberta and Saskatchewan could make the "most compelling" case to meet the oil needs of the United States.Pete Hoekstra says the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-saskatchewan-make-compelling-case-for-supplying-us-with-oil-hoekstra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-saskatchewan-make-compelling-case-for-supplying-us-with-oil-hoekstra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan could make strong case for meeting U.S. oil demand: Hoekstra]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDMONTON &mdash; The U.S. ambassador to Canada said Monday that Alberta and Saskatchewan could make the "most compelling" case to meet the oil needs of the United States.Pete Hoekstra, speaking at a conference in Edmonton, said the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-saskatchewan-could-make-strong-case-for-meeting-us-oil-demand-hoekstra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-saskatchewan-could-make-strong-case-for-meeting-us-oil-demand-hoekstra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan could make compelling case for meeting U.S. demand: Hoekstra]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDMONTON &mdash; The U.S. ambassador to Canada said Monday that Alberta and Saskatchewan could make the "most compelling" case to meet the oil needs of the United States.Pete Hoekstra, speaking at a conference in Edmonton, said the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-saskatchewan-could-make-compelling-case-for-meeting-us-demand-hoekstra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-saskatchewan-could-make-compelling-case-for-meeting-us-demand-hoekstra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola death toll in Congo rises to at least 930, including dozens of health workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash; The death toll in Congo&rsquo;sEbola outbreakhas risen to at least 930, the country&rsquo;s Ministry of Health said on Monday, with 37 new deaths reported in a 24-hour span Friday into Saturday, one of the highest totals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ebola-death-toll-in-congo-rises-to-at-least-930-including-dozens-of-health-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ebola-death-toll-in-congo-rises-to-at-least-930-including-dozens-of-health-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash; At least 930 people have died in Congo&rsquo;s Ebola outbreak, the country&rsquo;s Ministry of Health said. The deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday, the health ministry said overnight into Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-930-people-have-died-in-congos-ebola-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-930-people-have-died-in-congos-ebola-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[User fees finalized as North Bay’s new twin-pad centre prepares to open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new facility will start with existing Memorial Gardens rates while the city tracks operating costs and usage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/user-fees-finalized-as-north-bays-new-twin-pad-centre-prepares-to-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/user-fees-finalized-as-north-bays-new-twin-pad-centre-prepares-to-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One westbound lane on Trout Lake Road to close for roundabout construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on the new roundabout will reduce westbound traffic to a single lane through the work zone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-westbound-lane-on-trout-lake-road-to-close-for-roundabout-construction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-westbound-lane-on-trout-lake-road-to-close-for-roundabout-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump again threatens tariffs over smoke after sitting with Mark Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[After sitting together with Prime Minister Mark Carney during Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, U.S. President Donald Trump isn't letting up on his threat to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-again-threatens-tariffs-over-smoke-after-sitting-with-mark-carney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-again-threatens-tariffs-over-smoke-after-sitting-with-mark-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union representing more than 5,000 salaried worker at Ford Motor ratify new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing more than 5,000 hourly workers at the Ford Motor Company of Canada says members have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a three-year-deal with the automaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/union-representing-more-than-5000-salaried-worker-at-ford-motor-ratify-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/union-representing-more-than-5000-salaried-worker-at-ford-motor-ratify-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again the Shane McLeod Memorial Golf Tournament is a huge hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know that a charity golf tournament scheduled for July is a success when it sells out in February. Say hello to the Shane McLeod Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Nipissing Association of Disabled Youth (NADY).In its first year, thegolf tournament to honour the memory of Shane McLeod raised $1,400 for the NADY. In 2025, the amount raised was a remarkable $100,000. Golfers, including former NHLer&rsquo;s Doug Gilmour and Mike Krushelnyski. took to Osprey Links for two days of play. NAD]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/once-again-the-shane-mcleod-memorial-golf-tournament-is-a-huge-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/once-again-the-shane-mcleod-memorial-golf-tournament-is-a-huge-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Vice PresidentJD Vanceand his wife, second ladyUsha Vance , on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jd-and-usha-vance-welcome-a-baby-boy-the-first-child-born-to-a-sitting-vp-in-more-than-150-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jd-and-usha-vance-welcome-a-baby-boy-the-first-child-born-to-a-sitting-vp-in-more-than-150-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voyageur 200 cycling race returns to East Ferris in August]]></title><description><![CDATA['The Voyageur 200 isn't supposed to be easy - that's what makes crossing the finish line so rewarding. Every kilometre and every challenge reminds us what we're capable of']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voyageur-200-cycling-race-returns-to-east-ferris-in-august/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voyageur-200-cycling-race-returns-to-east-ferris-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Fausto forms well offshore from Mexico's Pacific coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Fausto has formed far out to sea off Mexico&rsquo;s southwest Pacific coast.The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-fausto-forms-well-offshore-from-mexicos-pacific-coast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-fausto-forms-well-offshore-from-mexicos-pacific-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyke Bulldogs claim OSFL title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not only did they bring the gold home today, but they also defeated them in the 2025 U12A OSFL championship game exactly one year ago today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tyke-bulldogs-claim-osfl-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tyke-bulldogs-claim-osfl-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOJHL ‘disappointed’ by Greater Sudbury Cubs’ exit from league]]></title><description><![CDATA[But league said it respects &lsquo;organization's choice to determine the direction it believes is best for its future&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nojhl-disappointed-by-greater-sudbury-cubs-exit-from-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nojhl-disappointed-by-greater-sudbury-cubs-exit-from-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penticton RCMP investigate a Saturday assault that happened at an elementary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; Penticton RCMP say they are investigating a Saturday night assault on the grounds of a local elementary school.Mounties say officers responded just before 11 p.m. to Queen's Park Elementary after receiving a report of an assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/penticton-rcmp-investigate-a-saturday-assault-that-happened-at-an-elementary-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/penticton-rcmp-investigate-a-saturday-assault-that-happened-at-an-elementary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup final is underway, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's biggest game]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) &mdash; Lionel Messi andArgentinaon one side. Lamine Yamal andSpainon the other. TheWorld Cup finalis finally underway. Kickoff was shortly past 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-world-cup-final-is-underway-with-argentina-taking-on-spain-in-soccers-biggest-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-world-cup-final-is-underway-with-argentina-taking-on-spain-in-soccers-biggest-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) &mdash; Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in theWorld Cup finalon Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-wins-the-world-cup-by-beating-argentina-1-0-on-ferran-torres-goal-in-extra-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-wins-the-world-cup-by-beating-argentina-1-0-on-ferran-torres-goal-in-extra-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain controls 1st half, but settles for 0-0 score with Argentina at halftime in World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) &mdash;Spaincontrolled the first half in terms of possession and shot attempts, yet had to settle for a 0-0 score at halftime in theWorld Cup finalagainst Lionel Messi andArgentinaon Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-controls-1st-half-but-settles-for-0-0-score-with-argentina-at-halftime-in-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-controls-1st-half-but-settles-for-0-0-score-with-argentina-at-halftime-in-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain and Argentina are headed to 30 minutes of extra time in the World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) &mdash; Spain and Argentina are headed to extra time in theWorld Cup finalfollowing a 0-0 draw through 90 minutes of regulation on Sunday.Spainwas absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-and-argentina-are-headed-to-30-minutes-of-extra-time-in-the-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-and-argentina-are-headed-to-30-minutes-of-extra-time-in-the-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Kelowna RCMP say a 67-year-old drowned in Lake Okanagan during swimming event]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; West Kelowna RCMP say a 67-year-old man drowned Saturday, while attempting to swim across Lake Okanagan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/west-kelowna-rcmp-say-a-67-year-old-drowned-in-lake-okanagan-during-swimming-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/west-kelowna-rcmp-say-a-67-year-old-drowned-in-lake-okanagan-during-swimming-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada to join multinational fighter program in observer role: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Canada is widely expected to enter into a multinational next-generation fighter jet program this week, though not as a full member.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-to-join-multinational-fighter-program-in-observer-role-reports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-to-join-multinational-fighter-program-in-observer-role-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOUTHPORT, England (AP) &mdash; Ryan Fox of New Zealand survived a wild ride along the back nine of Royal Birkdale and delivered the biggest putt of his life Sunday with a 12-foot birdie on the final hole to win the British Open for his first major title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ryan-fox-wins-the-british-open-with-birdie-on-the-final-hole/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ryan-fox-wins-the-british-open-with-birdie-on-the-final-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOUTHPORT, England (AP) &mdash; The hard work for Ryan Fox was just getting to the 18th hole in the British Open with a share of the lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ryan-fox-wins-the-british-open-with-a-birdie-on-the-final-hole/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ryan-fox-wins-the-british-open-with-a-birdie-on-the-final-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More people flee fires, destruction in northern Ontario as blazes rage across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Ontario First Nation was razed by fire and more people fled their northern communities over the weekend as Prime Minister Mark Carney said more than 5,000 firefighters were battling blazes across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-people-flee-fires-destruction-in-northern-ontario-as-blazes-rage-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-people-flee-fires-destruction-in-northern-ontario-as-blazes-rage-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire near Pemberton, B.C. is now being held, says BCWS, but smoke on way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada is telling British Columbians to brace for poor air quality in the coming days, even as wildfire officials have downgraded a fire north of Whistler, B.C. and lifted evacuation alerts elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-near-pemberton-bc-is-now-being-held-says-bcws-but-smoke-on-way/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-near-pemberton-bc-is-now-being-held-says-bcws-but-smoke-on-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire near Pemberton, B.C. is now being held, but smoke on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada is telling British Columbians to brace for poor air quality in the coming days, even as wildfire officials have downgraded a fire north of Whistler, B.C. and lifted evacuation alerts elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-near-pemberton-bc-is-now-being-held-but-smoke-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-near-pemberton-bc-is-now-being-held-but-smoke-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC Wildfire Service says fire near Pemberton, B.C. is now being held]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; The BC Wildfire Service says the fire burning near Pemberton, B.C. has been held, but more than 100 wildfires continue to burn in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-wildfire-service-says-fire-near-pemberton-bc-is-now-being-held/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-wildfire-service-says-fire-near-pemberton-bc-is-now-being-held/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at the nearly 1000 active wildfires scorching Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 1,000 active wildfires are burning across Canada, according to the national wildland fire summary, including 35 new blazes reported Sunday. More than 200 fires are deemed out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-look-at-the-nearly-1000-active-wildfires-scorching-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-look-at-the-nearly-1000-active-wildfires-scorching-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5,000 firefighters battling blazes as Canada faces 'intense' wildfire season: Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says more than 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 waterbombers and other aircraft are battling blazes as Canada experiences one of the worst wildfire seasons on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/5000-firefighters-battling-blazes-as-canada-faces-intense-wildfire-season-carney-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/5000-firefighters-battling-blazes-as-canada-faces-intense-wildfire-season-carney-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5,000 firefighters battling blazes as Canada faces "intense" wildfire season: Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says more than 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 waterbombers and other aircraft are battling blazes as Canada experiences one of the worst wildfire seasons on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/5000-firefighters-battling-blazes-as-canada-faces-intense-wildfire-season-carney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/5000-firefighters-battling-blazes-as-canada-faces-intense-wildfire-season-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional officials in B.C. warn of fast-moving water and debris from glacial lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; Regional officials say water from a glacial lake near Pemberton, B.C. has started to flow downstream, threatening nearby properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/regional-officials-in-bc-warn-of-fast-moving-water-and-debris-from-glacial-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/regional-officials-in-bc-warn-of-fast-moving-water-and-debris-from-glacial-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa to temporarily ban foreign nationals travelling from Congo over Ebola risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government says it will bar foreign nationals who set foot in Congo in the past 21 days from entry to Canada due to the risk of importing the deadly Ebola disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-to-temporarily-ban-foreign-nationals-travelling-from-congo-over-ebola-risk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-to-temporarily-ban-foreign-nationals-travelling-from-congo-over-ebola-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario expanding emergency message system as nearly 200 wildfires rage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is giving local authorities access to Canada's national public alerting system as wildfires continue to burn across the province and prompt evacuations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-expanding-emergency-message-system-as-nearly-200-wildfires-rage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-expanding-emergency-message-system-as-nearly-200-wildfires-rage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; In late 2023, amateur astronomer Jo&euml;l Lapointe was using Google Maps to plan a summer road trip when he stumbled upon a strange looking pit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pit-found-by-quebecer-confirmed-to-be-a-390-million-years-old-meteorite-impact-crater/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pit-found-by-quebecer-confirmed-to-be-a-390-million-years-old-meteorite-impact-crater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northeast OPP issue a trailer safety reminder]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the night of July 14, the North Bay OPP responded to a report of a wheel-off incident on the Highway 11/17 Bypass. Investigation determined that a pickup truck towing a recreational watercraft trailer experienced a complete wheel failure. The trailer&rsquo;s wheel, hub assembly, and fender detached while travelling on the highway, with the wheel crossing the highway coming to rest in the ditch. There were no injuries and no other vehicles were involved. The driver was charged with Operate Un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northeast-opp-issue-a-trailer-safety-reminder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northeast-opp-issue-a-trailer-safety-reminder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine monitoring network in Quebec could help improve environmental regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; A new marine monitoring system that can detect undersea earthquakes, whale songs, ship noise and tidal activity could help improve environmental regulations, according to a recently-published study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/marine-monitoring-network-in-quebec-could-help-improve-environmental-regulations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/marine-monitoring-network-in-quebec-could-help-improve-environmental-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIMA, Peru (AP) &mdash; A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, local authorities said on Sunday. More than 20 people were injured, and 300 have been displaced so far. The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/55-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-killing-at-least-5-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/55-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-killing-at-least-5-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIMA, Peru (AP) &mdash; A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region ofPeru , killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 displaced. The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/55-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-and-kills-at-least-6-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/55-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-and-kills-at-least-6-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIMA, Peru (AP) &mdash; A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, authorities said Sunday. More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced. The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/55-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-and-kills-at-least-5-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/55-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-and-kills-at-least-5-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students to protest closure of Montreal college after provincial permit suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Protesters are set to gather today in front of a private college in Montreal to protest its closure after its permit was not renewed by the Quebec government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/students-to-protest-closure-of-montreal-college-after-provincial-permit-suspension/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/students-to-protest-closure-of-montreal-college-after-provincial-permit-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students protest closure of Montreal college after provincial permit suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Students gathered Sunday in front of a private college in Montreal to protest its closure after its permit was not renewed by the Quebec government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/students-protest-closure-of-montreal-college-after-provincial-permit-suspension/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/students-protest-closure-of-montreal-college-after-provincial-permit-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker dead after fatal accident at Hamilton, Ont. race track: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMILTON &mdash; Police say the death of a worker at a Hamilton race track on Saturday has prompted Ontario's Ministry of Labour to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/worker-dead-after-fatal-accident-at-hamilton-ont-race-track-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/worker-dead-after-fatal-accident-at-hamilton-ont-race-track-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup final caps Canada's month-long party as tournament ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; The final World Cup whistle has been blown, crowning Spain champions and bringing an end to Canada's month-long tournament celebration.North Vancouverite Evan Sawrenko is among fans in Toronto and Vancouver already feeling nostalgic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/world-cup-final-caps-canadas-month-long-party-as-tournament-ends/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/world-cup-final-caps-canadas-month-long-party-as-tournament-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup final caps Canada's month-long party as host role comes to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Fans are gathering in Toronto and Vancouver today to watch the World Cup soccer final between Spain and defending champion Argentina, bringing Canada's month-long tournament celebration to a close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/world-cup-final-caps-canadas-month-long-party-as-host-role-comes-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/world-cup-final-caps-canadas-month-long-party-as-host-role-comes-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spy watchdog urges stronger measures to avoid Canadian complicity in torture abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A newly released spy watchdog report says some federal agencies should do more to ensure information-sharing with other countries does not lead to torture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spy-watchdog-urges-stronger-measures-to-avoid-canadian-complicity-in-torture-abroad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spy-watchdog-urges-stronger-measures-to-avoid-canadian-complicity-in-torture-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario wildfire evacuees recall ashes 'landing from the sky' in harrowing escape]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; The smoke that blanketed Whitesand First Nation became thicker, darker and more acrid within hours.By Monday afternoon, debris started falling down from the pine trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-wildfire-evacuees-recall-ashes-landing-from-the-sky-in-harrowing-escape/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-wildfire-evacuees-recall-ashes-landing-from-the-sky-in-harrowing-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The best is yet to come': Canada dubbed a soccer nation as FIFA World Cup ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD &mdash; Canada's first appearance at the centre of soccer's biggest showcase has come to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-best-is-yet-to-come-canada-dubbed-a-soccer-nation-as-fifa-world-cup-ends/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-best-is-yet-to-come-canada-dubbed-a-soccer-nation-as-fifa-world-cup-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada dubbed a soccer nation as largest-ever FIFA World Cup comes to a close]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD &mdash; After more than five weeks of jaw-dropping athletic feats, stunning upsets and mystifying moments, the largest-ever FIFA World Cup is coming to a close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-dubbed-a-soccer-nation-as-largest-ever-fifa-world-cup-comes-to-a-close/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-dubbed-a-soccer-nation-as-largest-ever-fifa-world-cup-comes-to-a-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre names MP Dane Lloyd as his Alberta 'referendum lead']]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named MP Dane Lloyd as his "referendum lead" for Alberta.Albertans will vote this October on whether to hold a future referendum on separation from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/poilievre-names-mp-dane-lloyd-as-his-alberta-referendum-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/poilievre-names-mp-dane-lloyd-as-his-alberta-referendum-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Christopher Nolan dedicated  The Odyssey  to this Canadian man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The movie was shot using an Imax camera named for David Keighley, whose work helped revolutionize filmmaking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/why-christopher-nolan-dedicated-the-odyssey-to-this-canadian-man/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/why-christopher-nolan-dedicated-the-odyssey-to-this-canadian-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media influencers Andrew and Tristian Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals service tells AP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Influencer brothersAndrew and Tristan Tatewere arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The charges against the pair were not immediately announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/social-media-influencers-andrew-and-tristian-tate-arrested-in-miami-us-marshals-service-tells-ap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/social-media-influencers-andrew-and-tristian-tate-arrested-in-miami-us-marshals-service-tells-ap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Influencer brothersAndrew and Tristan Tate , whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world&rsquo;s most polarizing internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities soug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/social-media-influencers-andrew-and-tristan-tate-arrested-in-miami-us-marshals-service-tells-ap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/social-media-influencers-andrew-and-tristan-tate-arrested-in-miami-us-marshals-service-tells-ap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell in Canada says its lettuce is safe to eat amid cyclospora outbreak in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taco Bell in Canada says the lettuce that has caused an outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in the United States has not been served at its locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/taco-bell-in-canada-says-its-lettuce-is-safe-to-eat-amid-cyclospora-outbreak-in-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/taco-bell-in-canada-says-its-lettuce-is-safe-to-eat-amid-cyclospora-outbreak-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INGHAM, Lynn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lynn Ingham, a tough and resilient outdoor educator 1949-2026 From meek and humble beginnings in a single parent family moving from province to province, Lynn Ingham lived a life of both tragedy and resilience culminating in receiving the Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ingham-lynn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ingham-lynn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pumper truck coming to Callander’s Fire and Emergency Services Department]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callander Fire and Emergency Services is getting a new pumper fire truck.The truck is scheduled to arrive between December of this year and March, 2027. Battleshield Industries, based in Vars, Ont. is building the truck for the municipality on a Freightliner M2 106 Plus chassis.The vehicle will cost $777,192, around $68,000 less then the other manufacturer&rsquo;s bid. Two companies bid on the sale. Last fall, as Callander was in the preliminary stages of drafting its budget, the fire departmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-pumper-truck-coming-to-callanders-fire-and-emergency-services-department/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-pumper-truck-coming-to-callanders-fire-and-emergency-services-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancers to benefit from September RDC golf tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA['This will be a&nbsp;day of golf, fun, and giving back to our amazing dance community']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/dancers-to-benefit-from-september-rdc-golf-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/dancers-to-benefit-from-september-rdc-golf-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality warning issued for North Bay, Powassan and Mattawa by Environment Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada reported at shortly after noon on Saturday that localized poor air quality and reduced visibility due to smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario will continue. Poor air quality may persist into tonight.A major improvement is expected on Sunday. Air quality and visibility due to wildfires smoke can change rapidly over short distances and from hour to hour. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase, so limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/air-quality-warning-issued-for-north-bay-powassan-and-mattawa-by-environment-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/air-quality-warning-issued-for-north-bay-powassan-and-mattawa-by-environment-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at the hundreds of wildfires burning from coast to coast in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 950 wildfires are scorching Canada from coast to coast, the national wildland fire summary says. Roughly 241 blazes are out of control.<br />
The fires have prompted Environment Canada to issue air quality warnings from B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-look-at-the-hundreds-of-wildfires-burning-from-coast-to-coast-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-look-at-the-hundreds-of-wildfires-burning-from-coast-to-coast-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student artwork unveiled at Crystal Cave highlights the call to protect Bray Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bray Lake Residents Association (BRLA) celebrated youth creativity, community partnerships, and environmental stewardship during its Save Our Loonies Art Award celebration and conservation sign unveiling at Crystal Cave near South River.The event featured the unveiling of a permanent conservation sign showcasing artwork created by students in the Personal Life Management Program (ages 14&ndash;21) at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School. The display celebrates the students&rsquo; artistic ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/student-artwork-unveiled-at-crystal-cave-highlights-the-call-to-protect-bray-lake/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/student-artwork-unveiled-at-crystal-cave-highlights-the-call-to-protect-bray-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash; At least a dozen attacks on health facilities and workers have been recorded during Congo's Ebola outbreak as safety fears restrict the response at the epicenter in Ituri province, authorities said Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/safety-fears-limit-ebola-response-in-congo-with-more-than-12-attacks-recorded/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/safety-fears-limit-ebola-response-in-congo-with-more-than-12-attacks-recorded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor releases details on tentative agreement with Ford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Canadian auto workers could secure three per cent wage increases every year for the next three if they agree to a new labour contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unifor-releases-details-on-tentative-agreement-with-ford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unifor-releases-details-on-tentative-agreement-with-ford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five animal stops to add to your northeastern Ontario summer drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, Bill encounters reindeer, alpacas and goats and the interesting characters who keep them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/five-animal-stops-to-add-to-your-northeastern-ontario-summer-drive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/five-animal-stops-to-add-to-your-northeastern-ontario-summer-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.S. crews continue battling out-of-control wildfire northeast of Halifax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews in Nova Scotia are continuing to fight an out-of-control wildfire northeast of Halifax this morning.The province's Natural Resources Department says the fire on Mooseland Road is now estimated to be nearly 14 square kilometres in size.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ns-crews-continue-battling-out-of-control-wildfire-northeast-of-halifax/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ns-crews-continue-battling-out-of-control-wildfire-northeast-of-halifax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mali rebels ambush an army convoy, killing or capturing scores of soldiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAMAKO, Mali (AP) &mdash; Jihadi militants and a separatist group ambushed aMalianarmy convoy in the country&rsquo;shard-hit northon Saturday, resulting in the killing or capture of scores of soldiers, the rebels said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mali-rebels-ambush-an-army-convoy-killing-or-capturing-scores-of-soldiers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mali-rebels-ambush-an-army-convoy-killing-or-capturing-scores-of-soldiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning sparks spike in B.C. wildfires, evacuation orders around Big Bar Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 100 new blazes have been sparked across British Columbia over the last 24 hours, with most being attributed to the more than 4,000 lightning strikes reported Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lightning-sparks-spike-in-bc-wildfires-evacuation-orders-around-big-bar-lake/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lightning-sparks-spike-in-bc-wildfires-evacuation-orders-around-big-bar-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wildfire season in British Columbia has been transformed in a flash, with lightning strikes sending the tally of blazes burning in the province past 100.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-wildfire-tally-surges-past-100-as-lightning-transforms-fire-season-in-a-flash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-wildfire-tally-surges-past-100-as-lightning-transforms-fire-season-in-a-flash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality warning issued for North Bay, West Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents urged to limit time spent outdoors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/air-quality-warning-issued-for-north-bay-west-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/air-quality-warning-issued-for-north-bay-west-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford warns wildfire evacuees to not return to their homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; Premier Doug Ford is asking people fleeing northern Ontario wildfires to not return to their homes, saying going back to evacuated areas could jeopardize firefighting efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premier-doug-ford-warns-wildfire-evacuees-to-not-return-to-their-homes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premier-doug-ford-warns-wildfire-evacuees-to-not-return-to-their-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford visits Thunder Bay as fires rage in northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; Premier Doug Ford is visiting Thunder Bay, where many evacuees fleeing northern Ontario wildfires have sought shelter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premier-doug-ford-visits-thunder-bay-as-fires-rage-in-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premier-doug-ford-visits-thunder-bay-as-fires-rage-in-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford expected to visit Thunder Bay as fires rage in northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford is planning to visit Thunder Bay, where many evacuees fleeing northern Ontario wildfires have sought shelter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premier-doug-ford-expected-to-visit-thunder-bay-as-fires-rage-in-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premier-doug-ford-expected-to-visit-thunder-bay-as-fires-rage-in-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition brewing as data centre capacity is set to explode across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Across Canada, plans are underway for a massive boom in construction of the huge new data centres needed for artificial intelligence technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opposition-brewing-as-data-centre-capacity-is-set-to-explode-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opposition-brewing-as-data-centre-capacity-is-set-to-explode-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears are widespread about data centre impacts on Canada's water, environment: poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A large majority of Canadians in a recent poll said they worry that artificial intelligence data centres will hike their power bills and harm the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fears-are-widespread-about-data-centre-impacts-on-canadas-water-environment-poll/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fears-are-widespread-about-data-centre-impacts-on-canadas-water-environment-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S. military on Saturday announced the first U.S. troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on a base inJordan .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-says-2-troops-are-dead-and-1-is-missing-after-iran-attacks-a-base-in-jordan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-says-2-troops-are-dead-and-1-is-missing-after-iran-attacks-a-base-in-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-launches-new-airstrikes-to-swiftly-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-us-troops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-launches-new-airstrikes-to-swiftly-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-us-troops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of US troops]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-launches-new-airstrikes-to-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-us-troops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-launches-new-airstrikes-to-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-us-troops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait suffers infrastructure damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-over-strait-of-hormuz-kuwait-suffers-infrastructure-damage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-over-strait-of-hormuz-kuwait-suffers-infrastructure-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US and Iran exchange strikes as they struggle over Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-and-iran-exchange-strikes-as-they-struggle-over-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-and-iran-exchange-strikes-as-they-struggle-over-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran’s supreme leader in a new statement warns of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if US continues attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in a new statement warns of &lsquo;unforgettable lessons&rsquo; if U.S. continues attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/irans-supreme-leader-in-a-new-statement-warns-of-unforgettable-lessons-if-us-continues-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/irans-supreme-leader-in-a-new-statement-warns-of-unforgettable-lessons-if-us-continues-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under theinterim dealwith the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-says-it-is-suspending-commitments-to-interim-deal-with-us-as-they-exchange-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-says-it-is-suspending-commitments-to-interim-deal-with-us-as-they-exchange-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as the two exchange attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under theinterim dealwith the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-says-it-is-suspending-commitments-to-interim-deal-with-us-as-the-two-exchange-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-says-it-is-suspending-commitments-to-interim-deal-with-us-as-the-two-exchange-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Canada measuring air quality accurately?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Canadian scientist&rsquo;s efforts have improved monitoring, but lack of coverage and communication still leaves communities at risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/is-canada-measuring-air-quality-accurately/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/is-canada-measuring-air-quality-accurately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire northeast of Restoule Provincial Park being observed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire, which is located on a small island on the northern bay of Sand Lake, is safely away from communities and infrastructure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-northeast-of-restoule-provincial-park-being-observed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-northeast-of-restoule-provincial-park-being-observed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle fire spreads to shed, trees before firefighters stop blaze - PHOTOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcycle that caught fire sparked a fast-moving blaze that spread to a shed and nearby trees before firefighters stopped the blaze from spreading further.The fire happened at 459 McIntyre Street East around 6:49 p.m. Friday.Alan, who called 9-1-1, lives two doors down from where the blaze took place.&ldquo;I was watching T.V. when I heard a big bang. I looked out my kitchen window and I saw that there was a motorcycle on fire,&rdquo; he told The Nugget while standing watching North Bay Fire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/motorcycle-fire-spreads-to-shed-trees-before-firefighters-stop-blaze-photos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/motorcycle-fire-spreads-to-shed-trees-before-firefighters-stop-blaze-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE PAIKIN PODCAST: Donald Trump, political genius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosted by one of Canada's most respected journalists, Steve Paikin's podcast is featured here every Saturday morning in cooperation with Village Media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-paikin-podcast-donald-trump-political-genius/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-paikin-podcast-donald-trump-political-genius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No cyclospora outbreaks reported or tainted lettuce sold in Canada, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Federal officials say there have been no outbreaks of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in Canada and that no lettuce implicated in an ongoing U.S. outbreak has been distributed in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/no-cyclospora-outbreaks-reported-or-tainted-lettuce-sold-in-canada-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/no-cyclospora-outbreaks-reported-or-tainted-lettuce-sold-in-canada-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP make arrest of Bracebridge resident on Highway 94 for impaired driving and open alcohol and cannabis in vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 15, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the North Bay OPP were conducting patrols on Highway 94 in Callander when they observed a vehicle weaving within its lane and crossing the centre line. Officers conducted a traffic stop and observed signs of alcohol impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP Detachment for further testing. During a search incident to arrest, officers also located open alcohol and cannabis within the vehicle.As a result of the inves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-make-arrest-of-bracebridge-resident-on-highway-94-for-impaired-driving-and-open-alcohol-and-cannabis-in-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-make-arrest-of-bracebridge-resident-on-highway-94-for-impaired-driving-and-open-alcohol-and-cannabis-in-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Guardians game postponed due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND (AP) &mdash; The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians scheduled for Friday night has been postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pirates-guardians-game-postponed-due-to-poor-air-quality-caused-by-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pirates-guardians-game-postponed-due-to-poor-air-quality-caused-by-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BENOIT, Suzanne (nee Ouellet)]]></title><description><![CDATA[1938 &ndash; 2026It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Suzanne on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Nipissing Serenity Hospice, with her loving family by her side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/benoit-suzanne-nee-ouellet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/benoit-suzanne-nee-ouellet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Nipissing has issued a "complete fire ban"]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Nipissing Fire Service has issued a &ldquo;complete fire ban,&rdquo; effective Thursday.The fire service stated the fire rating means fires in these areas start very easily, burn intensely, and spread rapidly. &ldquo;Small fires typically grow at a very fast rate. These fires are very difficult to control, often last for several days, and can become very dangerous. No outdoor burning should take place in these areas.&rdquo;The City of North Bay is under a &ldquo;high&rdquo; fire warning. O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/west-nipissing-has-issued-a-complete-fire-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/west-nipissing-has-issued-a-complete-fire-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke in U.S. cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; President Donald Trump threatened Friday to increase tariffs on Canada due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario blanketing parts of the United States as Republican lawmakers escalated their complaints about air quality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-threatens-increased-tariffs-on-canada-over-wildfire-smoke-in-us-cities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-threatens-increased-tariffs-on-canada-over-wildfire-smoke-in-us-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; President Donald Trump is threatening to increase tariffs to Canada due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario blanketing parts of the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-trump-threatens-increased-tariffs-on-canada-over-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-trump-threatens-increased-tariffs-on-canada-over-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP observe vehicle weaving within its lane and crossing the centre line]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bracebridge resident is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving, after a traffic stop on Highway 94 in the Municipality of Callander.Members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were conducting patrols on Highway 94 when they observed a vehicle weaving within its lane and crossing the centre line Wednesday around 6 p.m.Officers conducted a traffic stop and, while speaking with the driver, observed signs of alcohol impairment, according to OPP.The driver was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-observe-vehicle-weaving-within-its-lane-and-crossing-the-centre-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-observe-vehicle-weaving-within-its-lane-and-crossing-the-centre-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilmour, Krushelnyski to headline Shane McLeod Memorial Golf Tournament in Callander]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sold-out field of golfers will hit Osprey Links in Callander this weekend for the Shane McLeod Memorial Golf Tournament, with proceeds supporting programs run by the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gilmour-krushelnyski-to-headline-shane-mcleod-memorial-golf-tournament-in-callander/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gilmour-krushelnyski-to-headline-shane-mcleod-memorial-golf-tournament-in-callander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistrial declared in Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction: defence lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mistrial-declared-in-frank-stronachs-sexual-assault-conviction-defence-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mistrial-declared-in-frank-stronachs-sexual-assault-conviction-defence-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses: Mediated talks 'productive' but 'too early to know' if deal is possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRINCE GEORGE &mdash; The union representing 60,000 nurses in British Columbia says four days of mediated talks with the employers have been "productive" but it's "too early to know" if a deal can be reached.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-nurses-mediated-talks-productive-but-too-early-to-know-if-deal-is-possible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-nurses-mediated-talks-productive-but-too-early-to-know-if-deal-is-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham]]></title><description><![CDATA[COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-urges-darline-graham-to-run-for-full-senate-term-as-funeral-scheduled-for-lindsey-graham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-urges-darline-graham-to-run-for-full-senate-term-as-funeral-scheduled-for-lindsey-graham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fedeli hands out 65 volunteer service awards in Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA['Volunteers are a vital part of our community and touch our lives in meaningful ways']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fedeli-hands-out-65-volunteer-service-awards-in-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fedeli-hands-out-65-volunteer-service-awards-in-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Untenable to operate’: Greater Sudbury Cubs exit NOJHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burgess family declines interview on why successful team is leaving league, but an email forwarded by the club said it&rsquo;s related to an exodus of players to Southern Ont. leagues for more exposure, among other factors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/untenable-to-operate-greater-sudbury-cubs-exit-nojhl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/untenable-to-operate-greater-sudbury-cubs-exit-nojhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Brilliant red’ sky: North Bay man drives through thick wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Antler has never seen the sky so &ldquo;brilliant red.&rdquo;For 60-kilometres the North Bay resident drove through thick smoke from nearby wildfires that rained ash particles on his windshield.Antler said he was on his way to visit friends in Thunder Bay when he found himself in the middle of a smoke storm.&ldquo;About 20-kilometres outside Beardmore, the smoke began to get rather heavy,&rdquo; he said.&ldquo;The sky was brilliant red, but dark at the same time. The air was heavy with smo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brilliant-red-sky-north-bay-man-drives-through-thick-wildfire-smoke-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brilliant-red-sky-north-bay-man-drives-through-thick-wildfire-smoke-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brilliant Red' Sky : North Bay man drives through thick wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Antler has never seen the sky so &ldquo;brilliant red.&rdquo;For 60-kilometres the North Bay resident drove through thick smoke from nearby wildfires that rained ash particles over his windshield.Antler said he was on his way to visit friends in Thunder Bay when he found himself in the middle of a smoke storm.&ldquo;About 20-kilometres outside Beardmore, Ontario the smoke began to get rather heavy,&rdquo; he said.&ldquo;The sky was brilliant red, but dark at the same time. The air was heavy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brilliant-red-sky-north-bay-man-drives-through-thick-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brilliant-red-sky-north-bay-man-drives-through-thick-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre demands more details about Gordie Howe bridge deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney about the deal made with the Trump administration to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/poilievre-demands-more-details-about-gordie-howe-bridge-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/poilievre-demands-more-details-about-gordie-howe-bridge-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker JUUL]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; The Canadian Cancer Society says the certification of a national class-action lawsuit against the makers of JUUL e-cigarettes is an important step in holding companies accountable for alleged misleading marketing of vaping products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cancer-society-applauds-certification-of-class-action-against-e-cigarette-maker-juul/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cancer-society-applauds-certification-of-class-action-against-e-cigarette-maker-juul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Callander's Alex Dufresne Gallery is hoping you can find joy in the small things]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alex Dufresne Gallery is hosting the opening reception of The Art of Small Joys, a vibrant group exhibition featuring the work of more than 40 artists from across the region and beyond. The opening will take place Saturday July 18 from 2:00 &ndash; 4:00pm in Callander.The exhibition celebrates the beauty found in everyday moments, inviting visitors to pause and appreciate the simple pleasures that enrich our lives. Through a diverse collection of artworks, The Art of Small Joys explores the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/callanders-alex-dufresne-gallery-is-hoping-you-can-find-joy-in-the-small-things/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/callanders-alex-dufresne-gallery-is-hoping-you-can-find-joy-in-the-small-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding joy in the small things]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening will take place on Saturday, July 18, from 2 p.m. to&nbsp;4 p.m. in Callander]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/finding-joy-in-the-small-things/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/finding-joy-in-the-small-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axis Mining Technology opens North Bay regional technical support and service centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipissing is really fortunate to have another global company, known for providing world-class special services and supports right here in our own community,&rdquo; said Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, speaking at the grand opening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/axis-mining-technology-opens-north-bay-regional-technical-support-and-service-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/axis-mining-technology-opens-north-bay-regional-technical-support-and-service-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing after finding the trial judge made errors in law during King's criminal trial.More coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-convoy-organizer-pat-king-guilty-of-intimidation-appeal-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-convoy-organizer-pat-king-guilty-of-intimidation-appeal-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/convoy-organizer-pat-king-guilty-of-intimidation-appeal-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/convoy-organizer-pat-king-guilty-of-intimidation-appeal-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAQUIN, Wanita Gloria Mary]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Wanita Gloria May Paquin on July 10, 2026, at the age of 62]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/paquin-wanita-gloria-mary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/paquin-wanita-gloria-mary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uncertainty-clouds-the-forecast-on-whether-wildfire-smoke-will-affect-the-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uncertainty-clouds-the-forecast-on-whether-wildfire-smoke-will-affect-the-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican foreign minister says trilateral trade talks will happen when 'appropriate']]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Mexico's Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez says his government will engage in trilateral talks with the U.S. and Canada on the continental trade pact when "it's appropriate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mexican-foreign-minister-says-trilateral-trade-talks-will-happen-when-appropriate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mexican-foreign-minister-says-trilateral-trade-talks-will-happen-when-appropriate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eby to push for U.S.-style anti-racketeering laws at premiers' meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; B.C. Premier David Eby says he'll be pushing for federal U.S.-style anti-racketeering laws to target a spate of extortion and other organized crime when premiers meet next week.Eby says a recent U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eby-to-push-for-us-style-anti-racketeering-laws-at-premiers-meetings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eby-to-push-for-us-style-anti-racketeering-laws-at-premiers-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eby says he'll tell Carney no deal with U.S. is better than a bad one]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Premier David Eby says he'll be telling Prime Minister Mark Carney that no trade deal with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eby-says-hell-tell-carney-no-deal-with-us-is-better-than-a-bad-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eby-says-hell-tell-carney-no-deal-with-us-is-better-than-a-bad-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay’s infrastructure gap shrinks, but long-term funding challenge remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[City&rsquo;s asset management review shows a $37-million shortfall as councillors debate whether the plan is guiding spending decisions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bays-infrastructure-gap-shrinks-but-long-term-funding-challenge-remains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bays-infrastructure-gap-shrinks-but-long-term-funding-challenge-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Callander Highway 94 impaired driving arrest leads to charges and licence suspension, OPP say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they were conducting patrols on Highway 94 when they observed a vehicle weaving within its lane and crossing the centre line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/callander-highway-94-impaired-driving-arrest-leads-to-charges-and-licence-suspension-opp-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/callander-highway-94-impaired-driving-arrest-leads-to-charges-and-licence-suspension-opp-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire-ravaged First Nations community accuses Ottawa of denying it federal aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A lawyer representing a small Ontario First Nations community that was burned to the ground by a raging wildfire says it's being deprived of necessary help because the federal government doesn't recognize it as a First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-ravaged-first-nations-community-accuses-ottawa-of-denying-it-federal-aid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-ravaged-first-nations-community-accuses-ottawa-of-denying-it-federal-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[TAPACHULA, M&eacute;xico (AP) &mdash; A strong earthquake struck the southernMexicanPacific coast on Friday, right on the border withGuatemala,and was felt from Mexico City toEl Salvador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-73-earthquake-hits-mexico-guatemala-border-with-no-immediate-damage-reported/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-73-earthquake-hits-mexico-guatemala-border-with-no-immediate-damage-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa commits $1.4 million to help community groups fight human trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[HALIFAX &mdash; The federal government is funding six organizations across the country in an effort to combat human trafficking and support survivors.<br />
Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez was in Halifax on Friday to announce $1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-commits-14-million-to-help-community-groups-fight-human-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-commits-14-million-to-help-community-groups-fight-human-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government investigating CN's actions rail crew caught in wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Federal authorities say they are looking into whether Canadian National Railway Co. broke the law after a crew had to be evacuated from a train that was engulfed in flames in northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/government-investigating-cns-actions-rail-crew-caught-in-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/government-investigating-cns-actions-rail-crew-caught-in-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government investigating CN's actions after rail crew caught in wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Federal authorities say they are looking into whether Canadian National Railway Co. broke the law after a crew had to be evacuated from a train that was engulfed in flames in northwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/government-investigating-cns-actions-after-rail-crew-caught-in-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/government-investigating-cns-actions-after-rail-crew-caught-in-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 150 join North Bay walk supporting families living with dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay&rsquo;s 2026 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s raised more than $29,814, the most successful year in the event&rsquo;s local history, with more than 150 participants and supporters taking part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-150-join-north-bay-walk-supporting-families-living-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-150-join-north-bay-walk-supporting-families-living-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Meet the Zamboni-like robot cleaning Ontario beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: The BeBot is back in action, collecting thousands of pieces of debris along the sandy shorelines of the Great Lakes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/video-meet-the-zamboni-like-robot-cleaning-ontario-beaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/video-meet-the-zamboni-like-robot-cleaning-ontario-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saab says pilot training will take place in Canada if Ottawa buys Gripen jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Saab says it will work with Canadian company CAE on a domestic training, flight simulation and support program if Ottawa decides to buy its Gripen jets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/saab-says-pilot-training-will-take-place-in-canada-if-ottawa-buys-gripen-jets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/saab-says-pilot-training-will-take-place-in-canada-if-ottawa-buys-gripen-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal justice minister orders new trial for Quebec man convicted of four murders]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted of four murders in the 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-justice-minister-orders-new-trial-for-quebec-man-convicted-of-four-murders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-justice-minister-orders-new-trial-for-quebec-man-convicted-of-four-murders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli strike on funeral kills 7 and wounds 22 in Gaza, local hospital says]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) &mdash; An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip on Friday killed at least seven people and wounded another 22, according to a local hospital. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/israeli-strike-on-funeral-kills-7-and-wounds-22-in-gaza-local-hospital-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/israeli-strike-on-funeral-kills-7-and-wounds-22-in-gaza-local-hospital-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) &mdash; An Israeli strike on a funeral in the centralGaza Stripkilled at least seven people and wounded 22, while other attacks in the embattled coastal territory left five more dead, according to local officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/an-israeli-strike-on-a-funeral-in-gaza-kills-7-people-and-wounds-22-a-local-hospital-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/an-israeli-strike-on-a-funeral-in-gaza-kills-7-people-and-wounds-22-a-local-hospital-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa boosts aid for quake-hit Venezuela, will now match up to $7M in donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government is nearly doubling the amount of public donations it will match for Venezuelans still reeling from devastating earthquakes last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-boosts-aid-for-quake-hit-venezuela-will-now-match-up-to-7m-in-donations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-boosts-aid-for-quake-hit-venezuela-will-now-match-up-to-7m-in-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astorville resident facing multiple charges after allegedly hitting parked car]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Astorville resident is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving, after leaving the scene of a collision involving a parked vehicle in Powassan.On Saturday July 11 at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in a commercial parking lot on Golf Course Line in Powassan. Police say the driver had struck an unoccupied parked vehicle and left the scene without reporting the coll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/astorville-resident-facing-multiple-charges-after-allegedly-hitting-parked-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/astorville-resident-facing-multiple-charges-after-allegedly-hitting-parked-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario cabinet minister Stan Cho resigns in hotel expense saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Ontario Premier Doug Ford is losing two cabinet ministers, as one resigns amid criticism for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city and a second announces his retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-cabinet-minister-stan-cho-resigns-in-hotel-expense-saga/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-cabinet-minister-stan-cho-resigns-in-hotel-expense-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires are burning in several provinces, forcing thousands of people from their homes. Smoke from those fires is choking out millions in major cities across North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fires-from-coast-to-coast-a-look-at-the-wildfire-situation-across-the-country/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fires-from-coast-to-coast-a-look-at-the-wildfire-situation-across-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Ontario cabinet minister resigns in hotel expense saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-ontario-cabinet-minister-resigns-in-hotel-expense-saga/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-ontario-cabinet-minister-resigns-in-hotel-expense-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sidewalk work to temporarily close stretch of Algonquin Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacement project expected to last up to eight days, with daily road closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sidewalk-work-to-temporarily-close-stretch-of-algonquin-avenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sidewalk-work-to-temporarily-close-stretch-of-algonquin-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator, reports say]]></title><description><![CDATA[COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) &mdash; A Danish police officer and 2 other people were shot, including the suspected perpetrator, on Friday, according to media reports. The shooting occurred in the North Jutland region in northern Denmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/danish-police-officer-and-2-others-shot-including-suspected-perpetrator-reports-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/danish-police-officer-and-2-others-shot-including-suspected-perpetrator-reports-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator]]></title><description><![CDATA[COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) &mdash; A Danish police officer and two other people were shot Friday, including the suspected perpetrator, authorities said. The shooting occurred in N&oslash;rresundby, in the North Jutland region in northern Denmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/danish-police-officer-and-2-others-shot-including-suspected-perpetrator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/danish-police-officer-and-2-others-shot-including-suspected-perpetrator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven wildfires ‘not under control’ in North Bay District]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are seven wildfires within the North Bay region, as of Friday morning, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.This brings the total number of active wildfires to 61 in the Northeast Region. Of these fires, 18 are not under control, six are being held, seven are under control and 30 are being observed.The largest fire in North Bay is a 10-hectare fire that is not yet under control. It is located two kilometres south of Hand Lake.Hand Lake is located in a heavily wooded area between]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/seven-wildfires-not-under-control-in-north-bay-district-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/seven-wildfires-not-under-control-in-north-bay-district-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven wildfires "not under control" in North Bay District]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are seven wildfires within the North Bay region as of Friday morning, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. This brings the total number of active wildfires to 61 in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 18 are not under control, six are being held, seven are under control and 30 are being observed. The largest fire in North Bay is a 10-hectare fire and is not yet under control. It is located 2 kilometres south of Hand Lake. Hand Lake is located in a heavy wooded area between No]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/seven-wildfires-not-under-control-in-north-bay-district/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/seven-wildfires-not-under-control-in-north-bay-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime automotive electronics business changes with the times]]></title><description><![CDATA[New certification rules and hybrid systems reshape auto accessory work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/longtime-automotive-electronics-business-changes-with-the-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/longtime-automotive-electronics-business-changes-with-the-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bald eagle found at Côté Gold Mine now an ambassador at Toronto Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Named Takoda &mdash; 'friend to everyone' &mdash; by the Mattagami First Nation and Flying Post First Nation, the 'talon-ted' young eagle is settling into life in Toronto after concerns that his comfort around humans could pose safety risks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bald-eagle-found-at-ct-gold-mine-now-an-ambassador-at-toronto-zoo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bald-eagle-found-at-ct-gold-mine-now-an-ambassador-at-toronto-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party, will become prime minister on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash;Andy Burnhamwas officially declared leader of Britain&rsquo;s governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/andy-burnham-is-declared-leader-of-britains-labour-party-will-become-prime-minister-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/andy-burnham-is-declared-leader-of-britains-labour-party-will-become-prime-minister-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 20 children and 1 adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) &mdash; At least 20 children and one adult were killed when an elementary school bus crashed in the East African country of Uganda, police said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-20-children-and-1-adult-were-killed-in-a-school-bus-crash-in-uganda-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-20-children-and-1-adult-were-killed-in-a-school-bus-crash-in-uganda-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 20 children and 1 adult killed in a Uganda elementary school bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) &mdash; An elementary school bus carrying pupils back from an educational tour to a scenic waterfall inUgandaveered off the road and overturned, killing at least 20 children and one adult, police said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-20-children-and-1-adult-killed-in-a-uganda-elementary-school-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-20-children-and-1-adult-killed-in-a-uganda-elementary-school-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire activity jumps again overnight after lightning strikes across B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[PEMBERTON, B.C. &mdash; The number of active wildfires in British Columbia spiked for a second straight day after thunderstorms rolled through parts of the province's south overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfire-activity-jumps-again-overnight-after-lightning-strikes-across-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfire-activity-jumps-again-overnight-after-lightning-strikes-across-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Canadian Legion still a 'staple' in Canadian communities after 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating both its 100th anniversary and what it describes as a surge in new memberships.Gov. Gen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/royal-canadian-legion-still-a-staple-in-canadian-communities-after-100-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/royal-canadian-legion-still-a-staple-in-canadian-communities-after-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Ford expected to provide update on Ontario wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford is set to provide an update on Ontario's wildfire fighting efforts as his government faces criticism from devastated First Nations for its alleged slow response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premier-ford-expected-to-provide-update-on-ontario-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/premier-ford-expected-to-provide-update-on-ontario-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of Ontario may get brief relief from wildfire smoke as northern blazes continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoke from devastating northern Ontario wildfires may only briefly improve today before poor air quality returns.<br />
Environment Canada says the hazy, smoky conditions will return this evening in all regions and could persist into the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/parts-of-ontario-may-get-brief-relief-from-wildfire-smoke-as-northern-blazes-continue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/parts-of-ontario-may-get-brief-relief-from-wildfire-smoke-as-northern-blazes-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's wine industry adjusts as smoke discourages tourists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some wineries and wine tourism companies in southern Ontario are making adjustments to their operations for visitors concerned about the lingering wildfire smoke in the air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontarios-wine-industry-adjusts-as-smoke-discourages-tourists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontarios-wine-industry-adjusts-as-smoke-discourages-tourists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario crews battling about 190 wildfires, half out of control: officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's premier says approximately 190 wildfires raging across the northern part of the province have already burned through more land than all of last year's fire season total.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-crews-battling-about-190-wildfires-half-out-of-control-officials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-crews-battling-about-190-wildfires-half-out-of-control-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario could see relief from wildfire smoke as blazes continue across north]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who have been wheezing and sneezing at the sight and smell of northern Ontario wildfire smoke this week could be in for some relief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-could-see-relief-from-wildfire-smoke-as-blazes-continue-across-north/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-could-see-relief-from-wildfire-smoke-as-blazes-continue-across-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials scrambled behind the scenes as Trump took aim at bridge project: emails]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; An American diplomat raised several questions about the Gordie Howe bridge in a phone call shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump's February comments on the cross-border project ignited a political frenzy, newly released records reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/officials-scrambled-behind-the-scenes-as-trump-took-aim-at-bridge-project-emails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/officials-scrambled-behind-the-scenes-as-trump-took-aim-at-bridge-project-emails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: Trump TV address, Legion anniversary, air quality brain?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; Trump uses prime time address to raise doubts about US elections ahead of midterms<br />
President Donald Trump has used a prime time address to question the leg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-trump-tv-address-legion-anniversary-air-quality-brain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-trump-tv-address-legion-anniversary-air-quality-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does wildfire smoke affect your brain today and down the road?]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; The perils of wildfire smoke don't stop at the lungs or the heart. They can also affect the brain.<br />
Recent research shows tiny particles from wildfire smoke &mdash; known as PM2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/how-does-wildfire-smoke-affect-your-brain-today-and-down-the-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/how-does-wildfire-smoke-affect-your-brain-today-and-down-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Gen. Arbour pays tribute to the Royal Canadian Legion on its 100th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour praised the efforts of the Royal Canadian Legion to honour and help those who have served their country as the organization marked its 100th anniversary on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gov-gen-arbour-pays-tribute-to-the-royal-canadian-legion-on-its-100th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gov-gen-arbour-pays-tribute-to-the-royal-canadian-legion-on-its-100th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews work through night on B.C. wildfire as evacuation orders hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA &mdash; Fire crews in the small bedroom community of Pemberton, B.C., worked through the night to battle a wind-whipped wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crews-work-through-night-on-bc-wildfire-as-evacuation-orders-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crews-work-through-night-on-bc-wildfire-as-evacuation-orders-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Bar blaze destroys more homes as B.C. wildfire numbers spike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boston-bar-blaze-destroys-more-homes-as-bc-wildfire-numbers-spike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boston-bar-blaze-destroys-more-homes-as-bc-wildfire-numbers-spike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least four homes destroyed by wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C.: official]]></title><description><![CDATA[An official with the Fraser Valley Regional District says the out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed at least seven buildings, including four homes or seasonal cabins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-four-homes-destroyed-by-wildfire-near-boston-bar-bc-official/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-four-homes-destroyed-by-wildfire-near-boston-bar-bc-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's parliament enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOKYO (AP) &mdash; Japan&rsquo;s parliament enacted Friday a historic revision to the 19th century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking fear that it could doom the already shrinking imperial family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/japans-parliament-enshrines-male-only-succession-for-the-shrinking-imperial-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/japans-parliament-enshrines-male-only-succession-for-the-shrinking-imperial-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyers ‘failed to comply’ with Ontario’s lobbying law while seeking MZO: oversight office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integrity commissioner found two lawyers contravened the lobbying law by not registering for a client in 2023]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lawyers-failed-to-comply-with-ontarios-lobbying-law-while-seeking-mzo-oversight-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lawyers-failed-to-comply-with-ontarios-lobbying-law-while-seeking-mzo-oversight-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPP Fedeli Awards 65 Volunteer Service Awards in Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government has recognized 65 volunteers in Nipissing who&rsquo;ve received the 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Award. This award is given out annually to both adult and youth volunteers for their notable contributions and service to organizations, including non-profits, hospitals, community centres, libraries, schools and community associations.&ldquo;Volunteers are a vital part of our community and touch our lives in meaningful ways. We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mpp-fedeli-awards-65-volunteer-service-awards-in-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mpp-fedeli-awards-65-volunteer-service-awards-in-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay area sees seven new wildland fires confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of the fires are not under control]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-area-sees-seven-new-wildland-fires-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-area-sees-seven-new-wildland-fires-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) &mdash; The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ap-exclusive-ice-officer-in-maine-shooting-has-history-of-violent-behavior-family-and-records-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ap-exclusive-ice-officer-in-maine-shooting-has-history-of-violent-behavior-family-and-records-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brush fire quickly extinguished near North Bay waterfront]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze was contained to a brush area near the city's all-wheel park, and the cause is unknown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brush-fire-quickly-extinguished-near-north-bay-waterfront/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brush-fire-quickly-extinguished-near-north-bay-waterfront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of slain Brampton, Ont., man found dumped in Hamilton culvert: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMILTON &mdash; Hamilton police have identified the slain man who was dumped in a culvert near the city's harbourfront as a 29-year-old Brampton, Ont., truck driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/body-of-slain-brampton-ont-man-found-dumped-in-hamilton-culvert-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/body-of-slain-brampton-ont-man-found-dumped-in-hamilton-culvert-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anishinabek Police Service partners with Wounded Warriors Canada to expand mental health support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anishinabek Police Service will formally embed Wounded Warriors Canada as an additional layer of operational stress injury prevention]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/anishinabek-police-service-partners-with-wounded-warriors-canada-to-expand-mental-health-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/anishinabek-police-service-partners-with-wounded-warriors-canada-to-expand-mental-health-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa offers provinces $2 billion to help train more skilled trades workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[HALIFAX &mdash; The federal government says it will spend $2 billion to recruit and train up to 100,000 more Red Seal trade workers through bilateral deals it plans to strike with the provinces and territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-offers-provinces-2-billion-to-help-train-more-skilled-trades-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-offers-provinces-2-billion-to-help-train-more-skilled-trades-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS: Dangerous wildfire smoke blankets the skies across Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[As dozens of forest fires burn in northwestern Ontario, our Village Media journalists throughout the province are covering the impacts in their local communities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-photos-dangerous-wildfire-smoke-blankets-the-skies-across-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-photos-dangerous-wildfire-smoke-blankets-the-skies-across-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog investigates after Toronto police fire multiple Tasers, seriously injure man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's police watchdog says a man was seriously injured after Toronto police fired several stun guns at him.<br />
The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to reports of an assault in North York early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/watchdog-investigates-after-toronto-police-fire-multiple-tasers-seriously-injure-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/watchdog-investigates-after-toronto-police-fire-multiple-tasers-seriously-injure-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's office reduces staff costs by $1M following spending criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Ontario Premier Doug Ford's chief of staff is cutting the size of the office by 10 jobs and about $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fords-office-reduces-staff-costs-by-1m-following-spending-criticism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fords-office-reduces-staff-costs-by-1m-following-spending-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Transportation Agency approves Lac-Mégantic bypass construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved the construction of a bypass to divert trains around downtown Lac-M&eacute;gantic, Que.Forty-seven people died there when a runaway train derailed and smashed into downtown on July 6, 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-transportation-agency-approves-lac-mgantic-bypass-construction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-transportation-agency-approves-lac-mgantic-bypass-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year andkilled 6 people , investigators said Thursday, strong suggestions that multiple bird strikes contributed to the traged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nyc-sightseeing-helicopter-likely-hit-birds-before-its-fatal-plunge-into-hudson-river-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nyc-sightseeing-helicopter-likely-hit-birds-before-its-fatal-plunge-into-hudson-river-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year showed signs of a bird strike, safety board says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year in New York City andkilled 6 people , investigators said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nyc-helicopter-that-crashed-and-killed-6-last-year-showed-signs-of-a-bird-strike-safety-board-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nyc-helicopter-that-crashed-and-killed-6-last-year-showed-signs-of-a-bird-strike-safety-board-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year shows signs of bird strike, safety board says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year andkilled 6 people , investigators said Thursday, strong suggestions that multiple bird strikes contributed to the traged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/an-nyc-helicopter-that-crashed-and-killed-6-last-year-shows-signs-of-bird-strike-safety-board-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/an-nyc-helicopter-that-crashed-and-killed-6-last-year-shows-signs-of-bird-strike-safety-board-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year shows signs of bird strike, NTSB says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year in New York City andkilled 6 people , investigators said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/an-nyc-helicopter-that-crashed-and-killed-6-last-year-shows-signs-of-bird-strike-ntsb-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/an-nyc-helicopter-that-crashed-and-killed-6-last-year-shows-signs-of-bird-strike-ntsb-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unacceptable': Ford says Toronto-area caucus members will repay Toronto hotel bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the practice of Toronto-area members of his caucus billing taxpayers for thousands of dollars' worth of hotel stays in the city is "unacceptable" and has told them to reimburse the money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unacceptable-ford-says-toronto-area-caucus-members-will-repay-toronto-hotel-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unacceptable-ford-says-toronto-area-caucus-members-will-repay-toronto-hotel-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Quebec&rsquo;s police ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into allegations of racist misconduct by officers in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-police-ethics-commissioner-opens-file-into-montral-nord-racism-allegations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-police-ethics-commissioner-opens-file-into-montral-nord-racism-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; The United States' top trade official says the Trump administration isn't going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadas-concessions-have-meant-little-to-trump-administration-us-trade-czar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadas-concessions-have-meant-little-to-trump-administration-us-trade-czar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke, heat and wildfires continue to grip Northeast Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildfire in Temagami on MacPherson Lake has been added to the growing list of forest fires in the Northeast Region of Ontario.As of Wednesday night, there were eight forest fires burning in the region, most of them in the Wawa area.The MacPherson Lake fire is currently 0.3 hectares in size and not yet under control.Ontario residents have been breathing in an increased amount of smoke, as air quality levels continue to remain poor.In North Bay, air quality, heat and storm warnings were issued,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/smoke-heat-and-wildfires-continue-to-grip-northeast-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/smoke-heat-and-wildfires-continue-to-grip-northeast-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. lawmakers press Canada on wildfires as Carney defends environmental record]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON &mdash; Some U.S. lawmakers pressed Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday to do something about wildfires that are sending smoke south of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-lawmakers-press-canada-on-wildfires-as-carney-defends-environmental-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-lawmakers-press-canada-on-wildfires-as-carney-defends-environmental-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says U.S. will split 'modest' Gordie Howe bridge net revenues after debt paid]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will split "modest" net revenues from the Gordie Howe International Bridge only after debts and operational costs are paid.U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-us-will-split-modest-gordie-howe-bridge-net-revenues-after-debt-paid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-us-will-split-modest-gordie-howe-bridge-net-revenues-after-debt-paid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney defends environmental record as wildfires blaze in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his government&rsquo;s approach to the environment as parts of the country grapple with wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-defends-environmental-record-as-wildfires-blaze-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-defends-environmental-record-as-wildfires-blaze-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LETTER:  Writer criticizes North Bay’s growing discretionary reserves and asks for policy review]]></title><description><![CDATA[A municipality cannot "save" money in the ordinary sense of the word. Until taxes are collected, the money belongs to taxpayers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/letter-writer-criticizes-north-bays-growing-discretionary-reserves-and-asks-for-policy-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/letter-writer-criticizes-north-bays-growing-discretionary-reserves-and-asks-for-policy-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario outdoor workers stay home, others mask up amid wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor workers are donning masks, taking breaks or staying home altogether as wildfire smoke wafts across southern Ontario and health officials raise concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-outdoor-workers-stay-home-others-mask-up-amid-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-outdoor-workers-stay-home-others-mask-up-amid-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal public health warns of rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl and carfentanil]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTR&Eacute;AL &mdash; Montreal's regional public health department is sounding the alarm over a significant rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl use, as well as several fatal overdoses involving carfentanil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/montreal-public-health-warns-of-rise-in-overdoses-linked-to-fentanyl-and-carfentanil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/montreal-public-health-warns-of-rise-in-overdoses-linked-to-fentanyl-and-carfentanil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brutal': Ontario outdoor workers stay home, others mask up amid wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor workers donned masks, took more breaks or stayed home altogether Thursday as wildfire smoke continued to waft across Ontario and health officials raised concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brutal-ontario-outdoor-workers-stay-home-others-mask-up-amid-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brutal-ontario-outdoor-workers-stay-home-others-mask-up-amid-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brutal': Ontario outdoor workers clock in amid wildfire smoke, as others stay home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eyes burning. Throats searing. Heads aching.Many outdoor workers sweated through the heat and haze on Thursday, clocking hours even while others stayed home amid health concerns as wildfire smoke continued to waft across Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brutal-ontario-outdoor-workers-clock-in-amid-wildfire-smoke-as-others-stay-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brutal-ontario-outdoor-workers-clock-in-amid-wildfire-smoke-as-others-stay-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hockey camps for ages 5 to 12]]></title><description><![CDATA['Sharpen your skills and elevate your game at our Lakers boys' hockey all-skills camp']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lakers-hockey-camps-for-ages-5-to-12/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lakers-hockey-camps-for-ages-5-to-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port of Vancouver's 'transformational' upgrade is referred to Major Projects Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[TSAWWASSEN &mdash; Upgrading the Port of Vancouver has been referred to Canada's Major Projects Office for possible fast-tracking, with Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon calling it a "transformational strategy" to grow and diversify trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/port-of-vancouvers-transformational-upgrade-is-referred-to-major-projects-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/port-of-vancouvers-transformational-upgrade-is-referred-to-major-projects-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port of Vancouver upgrade is referred to Major Projects Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[TSAWWASSEN &mdash; Plans to upgrade the Port of Vancouver have been referred to Canada's Major Projects Office for possible fast-tracking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/port-of-vancouver-upgrade-is-referred-to-major-projects-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/port-of-vancouver-upgrade-is-referred-to-major-projects-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Port of Vancouver upgrade is referred to Major Projects Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[TSAWWASSEN &mdash; Plans to upgrade the Port of Vancouver have been referred to Canada's Major Projects Office for possible fast-tracking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-port-of-vancouver-upgrade-is-referred-to-major-projects-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-port-of-vancouver-upgrade-is-referred-to-major-projects-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-administration-revives-rule-that-could-deny-green-cards-to-immigrants-who-use-public-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-administration-revives-rule-that-could-deny-green-cards-to-immigrants-who-use-public-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas flash floods leaves at least 1 dead in region devastated a year ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[UVALDE, Texas (AP) &mdash; Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flash floods in Texas in areas still reeling fromdevastating floodsa year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/texas-flash-floods-leaves-at-least-1-dead-in-region-devastated-a-year-ago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/texas-flash-floods-leaves-at-least-1-dead-in-region-devastated-a-year-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[UVALDE, Texas (AP) &mdash; Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed two people and forced hundreds of rescues in areas still reeling fromdevastating floodsa year ago, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/texas-flash-floods-leave-at-least-2-dead-in-region-devastated-a-year-ago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/texas-flash-floods-leave-at-least-2-dead-in-region-devastated-a-year-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[UVALDE, Texas (AP) &mdash; Rescuers saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flooding in Texas while many more fled to higher ground Thursday across a region still recovering fromdevastating floodsjust a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-1-person-has-died-as-texas-flooding-forces-evacuations-and-rescues-governor-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/at-least-1-person-has-died-as-texas-flooding-forces-evacuations-and-rescues-governor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: MILLS, Barry Richard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cremation has taken place, and the family will be having a celebration of life Sunday July 19 from 12pm -3 pm at the Callander Legion Br 445]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-mills-barry-richard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-mills-barry-richard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces made-in-Canada armoured vehicle deal worth nearly $2B]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON &mdash; The federal government intends to spend nearly $2 billion over the next four years on made-in Canada armoured vehicles, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-announces-made-in-canada-armoured-vehicle-deal-worth-nearly-2b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-announces-made-in-canada-armoured-vehicle-deal-worth-nearly-2b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada to buy 190 armoured vehicles from Ontario-based manufacturer in $2B deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is spending "nearly $2 billion" over the next four years on made-in-Canada armoured vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-to-buy-190-armoured-vehicles-from-ontario-based-manufacturer-in-2b-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-to-buy-190-armoured-vehicles-from-ontario-based-manufacturer-in-2b-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSWALD, John &amp; Gwendolyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that the family of John Alan Oswald and Gwendolyn Ann Oswald (Hobbs) announce their passing on Wednesday July 15, 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oswald-john-amp-gwendolyn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oswald-john-amp-gwendolyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KELLY, Robert "Bob" Thomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob died peacefully, at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was 90 years old. Bob was predeceased by his wife Marilyn (Hayward) (1937-2022).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/kelly-robert-bob-thomas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/kelly-robert-bob-thomas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.L. First Nations chief seeking a reversal of fur product ban on Etsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A Newfoundland and Labrador First Nations chief says the decision of a prominent online retailer to ban fur products is discriminatory against Indigenous artisans and traditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nl-first-nations-chief-seeking-a-reversal-of-fur-product-ban-on-etsy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nl-first-nations-chief-seeking-a-reversal-of-fur-product-ban-on-etsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian in ICE custody after being charged with hitting American youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[POINT PLEASANT BEACH &mdash; The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says a Canadian woman was charged after allegedly assaulting a teenager in "pro-Trump memorabilia" over the Independence Day long weekend in a New Jersey borough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-in-ice-custody-after-being-charged-with-hitting-american-youth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-in-ice-custody-after-being-charged-with-hitting-american-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City asks residents to take a closer look at what's in their garbage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city says the &lsquo;What&rsquo;s in your waste?&rsquo; program has no 'good' or 'bad results, but aims to help households better understand their waste habits and reduce what they throw out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/city-asks-residents-to-take-a-closer-look-at-whats-in-their-garbage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/city-asks-residents-to-take-a-closer-look-at-whats-in-their-garbage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union denounces CN for sending rail crew through active wildfire in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade union representing railworkers is calling on Canadian National Railway to stop operating through active wildfire zones after a crew had to be evacuated from a train that was engulfed in fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/union-denounces-cn-for-sending-rail-crew-through-active-wildfire-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/union-denounces-cn-for-sending-rail-crew-through-active-wildfire-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigating protest that resulted in N.S. premier's windshield being smashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[WOLFVILLE &mdash; Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating a protest in Wolfville, N.S., that resulted in the premier&rsquo;s vehicle&rsquo;s windshield being smashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rcmp-investigating-protest-that-resulted-in-ns-premiers-windshield-being-smashed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rcmp-investigating-protest-that-resulted-in-ns-premiers-windshield-being-smashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CN Rail tracks near Repentigny derailment had structural problems: TSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it found several deficiencies in a stretch of CN Rail tracks near the site of a train derailment northeast of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cn-rail-tracks-near-repentigny-derailment-had-structural-problems-tsb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cn-rail-tracks-near-repentigny-derailment-had-structural-problems-tsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The latest on Ontario wildfires and smoke, from evacuations to poor air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is the latest on wildfires in northern Ontario as communities evacuate and much of the province is blanketed in thick and dangerous smoke. All times Eastern.<br />
---10:40 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-latest-on-ontario-wildfires-and-smoke-from-evacuations-to-poor-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-latest-on-ontario-wildfires-and-smoke-from-evacuations-to-poor-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City announces sidewalk replacement coming for part of Algonquin Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of North Bay is advising residents that sidewalk replacement work will take place on the east side of Algonquin Avenue between Worthington Street and McIntyre Street West beginning Monday, July 20. The work is expected to take up to eight days, weather permitting, with asphalt patching to follow.Algonquin Avenue will be closed to through traffic in the work zone daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The road will reopen each day for the afternoon commute.Pedestrians are asked to use the sidewalk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/city-announces-sidewalk-replacement-coming-for-part-of-algonquin-avenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/city-announces-sidewalk-replacement-coming-for-part-of-algonquin-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopters rescue canoeists from Wabakimi Provincial Park as fires intensify near Armstrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce Hyer of Wabakimi Wilderness Lodge was desperate to locate a helicopter to get four clients to safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/helicopters-rescue-canoeists-from-wabakimi-provincial-park-as-fires-intensify-near-armstrong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/helicopters-rescue-canoeists-from-wabakimi-provincial-park-as-fires-intensify-near-armstrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; The British government on Thursday urgedFIFAto investigate Argentina's team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contestedFalkland Islands .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-urges-fifa-to-investigate-argentina-over-falklands-banner-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-urges-fifa-to-investigate-argentina-over-falklands-banner-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CURRY, Ginny (Virginia)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with heavy hearts that we share the peaceful passing of our beloved sister Ginny. She was surrounded by her family &amp; friends on Tuesday July 14, 2026, at Northern Heights Community-Emerald Lane, North Bay, Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/curry-ginny-virginia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/curry-ginny-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Mass: ST-ONGE, Anita Marie Jennine]]></title><description><![CDATA[1938 - 2025 On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, the family will receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. at Paroisse Ste-Th&eacute;r&egrave;se in T&eacute;miscaming, Qu&eacute;bec, followed by a Catholic mass at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes to follow at Cimeti&egrave;re de T&eacute;miscaming. Anita was an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/funeral-mass-st-onge-anita-marie-jennine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/funeral-mass-st-onge-anita-marie-jennine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay's twin-pad arena set to open Aug. 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official opening of the new twin-pad arena is set for Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Steve Omischl Sports Field Complex.The Nugget has learned an official ribbon cutting ceremony to open the &ldquo;largest infrastructure project in the city&rsquo;s history&rdquo; will take place next month.Following the ribbon cutting the public will be invited to stop in throughout the weekend to take a look insider the new facility and take part in activities.The latest update from city staff indicates the $63]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bays-twin-pad-arena-set-to-open-aug-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bays-twin-pad-arena-set-to-open-aug-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Drug Agency recommends funding lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Canada's Drug Agency is recommending that public drug plans pay for a treatment shown to slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer's disease if patients meet certain conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadas-drug-agency-recommends-funding-lecanemab-for-early-stage-alzheimers-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadas-drug-agency-recommends-funding-lecanemab-for-early-stage-alzheimers-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest fire smoke causing air quality issues in the region]]></title><description><![CDATA['As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/forest-fire-smoke-causing-air-quality-issues-in-the-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/forest-fire-smoke-causing-air-quality-issues-in-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Toronto Argonauts star with North Bay ties passed away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrigall spent a portion of his high school years at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall in the 1960s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-toronto-argonauts-star-with-north-bay-ties-passed-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-toronto-argonauts-star-with-north-bay-ties-passed-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voodoos name new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA['I&rsquo;m looking forward to the opportunity to work with such a great organization']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voodoos-name-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voodoos-name-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: Wildfires destroy homes, U.S.-Iran strikes intensify, OSAP ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; Fast-moving fires destroy homes in northern Ontario as crews fight flames<br />
Winds out of the northwest could fan the flames of dozens of forest fires that ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-wildfires-destroy-homes-us-iran-strikes-intensify-osap-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-wildfires-destroy-homes-us-iran-strikes-intensify-osap-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winds carrying wildfire smoke over Ontario force cancellation of music festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Many regions of Ontario have traded heat warnings for air quality warnings as gritty, dusty wildfire smoke permeates the skies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/winds-carrying-wildfire-smoke-over-ontario-force-cancellation-of-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/winds-carrying-wildfire-smoke-over-ontario-force-cancellation-of-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town site of Boston Bar, B.C., ordered to evacuate as wildfire flares]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Residents of the town site of Boston Bar, B.C., have been ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire that flared overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/town-site-of-boston-bar-bc-ordered-to-evacuate-as-wildfire-flares/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/town-site-of-boston-bar-bc-ordered-to-evacuate-as-wildfire-flares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario disqualifies students at five career colleges from receiving OSAP loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Ontario's colleges and universities ministry has disqualified students at five private career colleges from receiving student assistance loans this coming year, after raising concerns with some of the schools' course enrolment practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-disqualifies-students-at-five-career-colleges-from-receiving-osap-loans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-disqualifies-students-at-five-career-colleges-from-receiving-osap-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario asks Ottawa for wildfire help amid calls to rebuild destroyed First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Assembly of First Nations called on the federal government to provide immediate support to a northern Ontario First Nation razed by wildfire, as the province also sought help from Ottawa to evacuate communities threatened by out-of-control blazes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-asks-ottawa-for-wildfire-help-amid-calls-to-rebuild-destroyed-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-asks-ottawa-for-wildfire-help-amid-calls-to-rebuild-destroyed-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario asks federal government for potential wildfire evacuation help in the north]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is requesting assistance from the federal government to get ready to evacuate communities across the north by aircraft as dozens of forest fires burn out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-asks-federal-government-for-potential-wildfire-evacuation-help-in-the-north/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-asks-federal-government-for-potential-wildfire-evacuation-help-in-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nervous times in Pemberton, B.C., as villagers watch fire fight from their backyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA &mdash; Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman says Wednesday evening was a long night, as residents watched from their homes as firefighters battled a blaze that grew quickly to threaten their small B.C. community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nervous-times-in-pemberton-bc-as-villagers-watch-fire-fight-from-their-backyards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nervous-times-in-pemberton-bc-as-villagers-watch-fire-fight-from-their-backyards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nervous times in Pemberton, B.C., as residents watch fire fight from their backyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA &mdash; Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman says Wednesday evening was a long night, as residents watched from their homes as firefighters battled a blaze that grew quickly to threaten their small B.C. community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nervous-times-in-pemberton-bc-as-residents-watch-fire-fight-from-their-backyards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nervous-times-in-pemberton-bc-as-residents-watch-fire-fight-from-their-backyards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health concerns, event cancellations grow as wildfire smoke persists across Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Wildfires that have devastated communities in northern Ontario are also causing health concerns and event cancellations across southern parts of the province as thick smoke plumes linger in the sky for another day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/health-concerns-event-cancellations-grow-as-wildfire-smoke-persists-across-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/health-concerns-event-cancellations-grow-as-wildfire-smoke-persists-across-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-moving fires destroy homes in northern Ontario as crews fight flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winds out of the northwest could fan the flames of dozens of forest fires that have already devastated communities in northern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fast-moving-fires-destroy-homes-in-northern-ontario-as-crews-fight-flames/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fast-moving-fires-destroy-homes-in-northern-ontario-as-crews-fight-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian diplomats in U.S. face gun violence, housing woes, audit finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; An internal government audit of Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. completed late last year found staff faced safety risks and problems with accessing health care &mdash; more than a year after a union flagged those same issues."U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-diplomats-in-us-face-gun-violence-housing-woes-audit-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-diplomats-in-us-face-gun-violence-housing-woes-audit-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. officials brace for increased wildfire activity from dry lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Officials in British Columbia have their eyes on the skies as dry lightning strikes are listed as the probable cause of several new wildfires across the southern Interior.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-officials-brace-for-increased-wildfire-activity-from-dry-lightning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-officials-brace-for-increased-wildfire-activity-from-dry-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some chiefs skeptical as minister pitches First Nations partnership on major projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson told hundreds of First Nations chiefs in Ottawa Thursday there is no good way to build major projects in this country without their partnership and leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/some-chiefs-skeptical-as-minister-pitches-first-nations-partnership-on-major-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/some-chiefs-skeptical-as-minister-pitches-first-nations-partnership-on-major-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A handful of federal ministers are expected to address hundreds of First Nations chiefs as they gather in Ottawa today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ministers-to-address-assembly-of-first-nations-gathering-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ministers-to-address-assembly-of-first-nations-gathering-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hodgson pitches major projects to First Nations as wildfires scorch communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; As Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson pitched First Nations chiefs in Ottawa Thursday on the federal government's major projects push, chiefs in Ontario and Quebec were scrambling to secure federal help for communities forced to evacuate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hodgson-pitches-major-projects-to-first-nations-as-wildfires-scorch-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hodgson-pitches-major-projects-to-first-nations-as-wildfires-scorch-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYDNEY (AP) &mdash; More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar&rsquo;s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-500-feared-dead-as-officials-investigate-reports-of-boats-capsizing-with-rohingya-refugees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-500-feared-dead-as-officials-investigate-reports-of-boats-capsizing-with-rohingya-refugees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing in recent weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYDNEY (AP) &mdash; More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar&rsquo;s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-500-feared-dead-as-officials-investigate-reports-of-boats-capsizing-in-recent-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-than-500-feared-dead-as-officials-investigate-reports-of-boats-capsizing-in-recent-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US strikes targets in northern Iran as it also disables ship trying to run the blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-targets-in-northern-iran-as-it-also-disables-ship-trying-to-run-the-blockade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-targets-in-northern-iran-as-it-also-disables-ship-trying-to-run-the-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US strikes expand into northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-expand-into-northern-iran-as-it-disables-ship-trying-to-run-blockade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-expand-into-northern-iran-as-it-disables-ship-trying-to-run-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US strikes bridges in Iran, expanding its airstrike campaign over the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States expanded its airstrike campaign againstIranearly Friday by increasingly hitting bridges, part of President Donald Trump's threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-bridges-in-iran-expanding-its-airstrike-campaign-over-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-bridges-in-iran-expanding-its-airstrike-campaign-over-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-expands-strikes-into-northern-iran-and-disables-ship-trying-to-run-blockade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-expands-strikes-into-northern-iran-and-disables-ship-trying-to-run-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US expands its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting more bridges]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States expanded its airstrike campaign againstIranearly Friday by increasingly hitting bridges, part of President Donald Trump's threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-expands-its-airstrike-campaign-against-iran-by-hitting-more-bridges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-expands-its-airstrike-campaign-against-iran-by-hitting-more-bridges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli responds to recent NDP highway safety criticisms]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPP Vic Fedeli emphasized the provincial Conservatives are taking action to improve highway safety throughout the province, and throughout northern Ontario.&ldquo;Our government takes trucking safety standards seriously,&rdquo; Fedeli says.His comment comes in response to a recent letter issued by four northern Ontario NDP Leaders. Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois, John Vanthof (Timiskaming &ndash; Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk &ndash; James Bay), and Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) penned t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nipissing-mpp-vic-fedeli-responds-to-recent-ndp-highway-safety-criticisms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nipissing-mpp-vic-fedeli-responds-to-recent-ndp-highway-safety-criticisms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nipissing MPP Fedeli responds to NDP highway safety criticisms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli emphasized the provincial government is taking action to improve highway safety throughout the province, including northern Ontario.&ldquo;Our government takes trucking safety standards seriously,&rdquo; he said.His comment comes in response to a recent letter issued by four northern Ontario NDP MPPs.Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois, John Vanthof (Timiskaming-Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk-James Bay), and Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) penned the letter.They allege O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nipissing-mpp-fedeli-responds-to-ndp-highway-safety-criticisms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nipissing-mpp-fedeli-responds-to-ndp-highway-safety-criticisms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A correction to a Canadian Press story about Jongwon Ham]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, June 14, The Canadian Press published a story about murder suspect Jongwon Ham. It included a partial quote from Crown lawyer Gerri-Lyn Nelson that was inaccurate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-correction-to-a-canadian-press-story-about-jongwon-ham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-correction-to-a-canadian-press-story-about-jongwon-ham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight new wildland fires — none of which are under control — confirmed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fires are among 44 active in region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eight-new-wildland-fires-none-of-which-are-under-control-confirmed-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eight-new-wildland-fires-none-of-which-are-under-control-confirmed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best offense. The best defense.TheWorld Cupfinal is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-world-cup-final-is-set-with-messi-and-argentina-facing-yamal-and-spain-for-the-title-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-world-cup-final-is-set-with-messi-and-argentina-facing-yamal-and-spain-for-the-title-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New recreation centre expected to bring year-round ice to North Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like North Bay will be able to offer ice on a year-round basis once the new twin-pad arena officially opens next month.Steve Langlois, vice president, principal planner for Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd. told council Tuesday evening the new recreation centre has the ability to accommodate summer ice.It&rsquo;s been a long-standing request from ice users to have ice available in the city on a year-round basis.Many players and teams leave the city and travel to Sudbury or to so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-recreation-centre-expected-to-bring-year-round-ice-to-north-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-recreation-centre-expected-to-bring-year-round-ice-to-north-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Vice President JD Vance says the administration &ldquo;absolutely&rdquo; mishandled the communications surrounding the Epstein files and its contents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vance-says-trump-administration-screwed-up-communications-around-epstein-files/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vance-says-trump-administration-screwed-up-communications-around-epstein-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Vice President JD Vance says the administration &ldquo;absolutely&rdquo; mishandled the communications surrounding the Epstein files and its contents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lawmakers-cast-doubt-on-kathryn-ruemmlers-testimony-about-epstein-ties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lawmakers-cast-doubt-on-kathryn-ruemmlers-testimony-about-epstein-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA (AP) &mdash; Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach theWorld Cupfinal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/defending-champion-argentina-reaches-world-cup-final-by-beating-england-2-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/defending-champion-argentina-reaches-world-cup-final-by-beating-england-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 401 crash leaves two dead, three injured in Mississauga, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MISSISSAUGA &mdash; Provincial police say two people are dead and three injured after a crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga.The crash occurred in the eastbound express lanes of the highway near Dixie Road shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/highway-401-crash-leaves-two-dead-three-injured-in-mississauga-ont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/highway-401-crash-leaves-two-dead-three-injured-in-mississauga-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOUGHTY, Bruce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peacefully passed away at Eastholme-Home for the Aged-on July 11, 2026, at the age of 91 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/doughty-bruce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/doughty-bruce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mattawa unveils the 'Chick Webster Way&rsquo; to honour former NHL player]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Town of Mattawa unveiled an honorary street name, the 'Chick Webster Way,&rsquo; on July 15 to recognize the late John &lsquo;Chick&rsquo; Webster, a former NHL player and local sports figure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mattawa-unveils-the-chick-webster-wayrsquo-to-honour-former-nhl-player/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mattawa-unveils-the-chick-webster-wayrsquo-to-honour-former-nhl-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union says B.C. mill closure leaves workers 'reeling,' as industry woes persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing most of the 300 employees who will lose their jobs with the closure of Canfor's Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George, B.C., says people are reeling from the latest blow to an already battered industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/union-says-bc-mill-closure-leaves-workers-reeling-as-industry-woes-persist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/union-says-bc-mill-closure-leaves-workers-reeling-as-industry-woes-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations rejects 'discredited' theory of of Innu history in Labrador]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-rejects-discredited-theory-of-of-innu-history-in-labrador/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/assembly-of-first-nations-rejects-discredited-theory-of-of-innu-history-in-labrador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Canadians trust China under Xi Jinping than Donald Trump's America: Pew poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; As President Donald Trump's administration continues to erode allies' trust, a new poll says the Canadians surveyed who say they hold a favourable view of China now outnumber those who say the same of the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-canadians-trust-china-under-xi-jinping-than-donald-trumps-america-pew-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-canadians-trust-china-under-xi-jinping-than-donald-trumps-america-pew-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nation sues Ottawa over $5 treaty annuity, argues amount stuck in 1899]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDMONTON &mdash; An Alberta First Nation is suing the federal government to increase its annual treaty annuity payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-first-nation-sues-ottawa-over-5-treaty-annuity-argues-amount-stuck-in-1899/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-first-nation-sues-ottawa-over-5-treaty-annuity-argues-amount-stuck-in-1899/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Sabrina Pandolfo, Callander’s new Chief Administrative Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;I&rsquo;m really thankful for the opportunity, and I look forward to what&rsquo;s ahead,&rsquo; Pandolfo said. &lsquo;This is a beautiful town and I&rsquo;m looking forward to working here.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/meet-sabrina-pandolfo-callanders-new-chief-administrative-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/meet-sabrina-pandolfo-callanders-new-chief-administrative-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition Avenir Québec changes name to feature Christine Fréchette]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; The governing Coalition Avenir Qu&eacute;bec has changed its official name to feature new leader Christine Fr&eacute;chette ahead of the October general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/coalition-avenir-qubec-changes-name-to-feature-christine-frchette/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/coalition-avenir-qubec-changes-name-to-feature-christine-frchette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. settles legal debt with former aide convicted in 'quick wins' scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Columbia government says it's forgiving $340,000 in legal debts owed by a former aide who pleaded guilty to breach of trust in 2017 for his part in a political scandal involving the use of public office for partisan purposes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-settles-legal-debt-with-former-aide-convicted-in-quick-wins-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-settles-legal-debt-with-former-aide-convicted-in-quick-wins-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires tick up as lightning flickers across southern B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; The number of wildfires was ticking up as lightning strikes flickered across British Columbia's southern Interior on Wednesday, as a weather system that wildfire officials feared would trigger a surge in ignitions began to make its presen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfires-tick-up-as-lightning-flickers-across-southern-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfires-tick-up-as-lightning-flickers-across-southern-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is dry lightning and why is it worrying firefighters in British Columbia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Wildfire Service has warned that this week could be a crucial period for firefighters in the province as conditions converge to create what director of wildfire operations Cliff Chapman calls a "significant wildfire event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/what-is-dry-lightning-and-why-is-it-worrying-firefighters-in-british-columbia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/what-is-dry-lightning-and-why-is-it-worrying-firefighters-in-british-columbia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open fire and campfire bans coming into effect in B.C. amid dry lightning threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Several open fire bans, including campfire prohibitions, are coming into effect over the next two days in parts of British Columbia as crews prepare for the threat of new blazes associated with dry lightning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/open-fire-and-campfire-bans-coming-into-effect-in-bc-amid-dry-lightning-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/open-fire-and-campfire-bans-coming-into-effect-in-bc-amid-dry-lightning-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning flickers across southern B.C. amid dire wildfire warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Lightning strikes were flickering across British Columbia's southern Interior on Wednesday afternoon, as a weather system that firefighters fear will trigger a surge in ignitions began to make its presence felt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lightning-flickers-across-southern-bc-amid-dire-wildfire-warnings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lightning-flickers-across-southern-bc-amid-dire-wildfire-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent sponsorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-canada-pauses-applications-for-parent-grandparent-sponsorship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-canada-pauses-applications-for-parent-grandparent-sponsorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents under a program meant to promote family reunification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-pauses-applications-for-parent-grandparent-immigration-sponsorship-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-pauses-applications-for-parent-grandparent-immigration-sponsorship-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union 'not very happy' after video of CN train crew 'encased by flames' goes viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union leadership heaps praise on CN freight train crew surrounded by flames in viral video]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/union-not-very-happy-after-video-of-cn-train-crew-encased-by-flames-goes-viral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/union-not-very-happy-after-video-of-cn-train-crew-encased-by-flames-goes-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legion volunteer hopes next generation steps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;My big concerns is: Are they going to stay when we send out the renewal? I&rsquo;m hoping a lot will stick because we&rsquo;re going to have more and more veterans with all these conflicts around the world.&rdquo; &ndash; Helen Doucette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/legion-volunteer-hopes-next-generation-steps-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/legion-volunteer-hopes-next-generation-steps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec and Alberta plan to work together to integrate AI in government]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; The Quebec and Alberta governments plan to work together to implement artificial intelligence in public administration, which Quebec's cybersecurity minister says will help both provinces build on each other's experience to develop new too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-and-alberta-plan-to-work-together-to-integrate-ai-in-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-and-alberta-plan-to-work-together-to-integrate-ai-in-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec and Alberta announce plan to work together to deploy AI in government]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; The Quebec and Alberta governments plan to work together to implement artificial intelligence in public administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-and-alberta-announce-plan-to-work-together-to-deploy-ai-in-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-and-alberta-announce-plan-to-work-together-to-deploy-ai-in-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal hospital livestreams surgeries for educational purposes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTR&Eacute;AL &mdash; A Montreal hospital is livestreaming complex eye surgeries to give medical trainees a real-time window into the operating room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/montreal-hospital-livestreams-surgeries-for-educational-purposes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/montreal-hospital-livestreams-surgeries-for-educational-purposes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs call on feds to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; First Nations chiefs say the federal government is enabling residential school denialism by failing to make it a crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chiefs-call-on-feds-to-criminalize-residential-school-denialism-as-hate-speech/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chiefs-call-on-feds-to-criminalize-residential-school-denialism-as-hate-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; France&rsquo;s National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination ofyears of debateover end-of-life care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/frances-national-assembly-gives-final-approval-to-assisted-dying-bill-after-years-of-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/frances-national-assembly-gives-final-approval-to-assisted-dying-bill-after-years-of-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even with new twin-pad arena, North Bay faces ice crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s never going to be enough ice to meet all of the demands from hockey associations, ringette teams, figure skaters and skills coaches, according to the city&rsquo;s Multi-Use Recreational Facility Feasibility Update.City council heard the new twin pad arena slated to open next month will help provide additional ice time to user groups, however, it&rsquo;s not nearly enough for what ice users want.&ldquo;Everyone is looking for more ice,&rdquo; said Steve Langlois, vice president, pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/even-with-new-twin-pad-arena-north-bay-faces-ice-crunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/even-with-new-twin-pad-arena-north-bay-faces-ice-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario man accused of directing livestreamed sexual abuse of kids in the Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; A Hamilton man faces more than 100 charges stemming from a global investigation into the livestreamed sexual abuse of children.RCMP Cpl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-man-accused-of-directing-livestreamed-sexual-abuse-of-kids-in-the-philippines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-man-accused-of-directing-livestreamed-sexual-abuse-of-kids-in-the-philippines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay police warn public after hotel bike thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay Police Service are reminding the public to take extra precautions to protect their bicycles from theft.Bicycles left unattended on vehicle-mounted racks are attractive targets for thieves, according to police.&ldquo;Whenever possible, remove your bikes from the rack and store them in a secure location. If you must leave your bike on a rack temporarily, ensure it is secured with a high-quality lock.&rdquo;Police stated those visiting the City of North Bay, and staying at a hotel while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-warn-public-after-hotel-bike-thefts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-warn-public-after-hotel-bike-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect your bicycles from theft]]></title><description><![CDATA['If you are visiting the City of North Bay and staying at a hotel while travelling, ask the hotel if bicycles are permitted inside your room']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/protect-your-bicycles-from-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/protect-your-bicycles-from-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay neighbourhood outraged by witnessing crated dog outside in the heat]]></title><description><![CDATA['I realize we might not know the entire story and the dog might have had circumstances where he needed to be isolated, but causing more harm than help is never a good thing']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-neighbourhood-outraged-by-witnessing-crated-dog-outside-in-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-neighbourhood-outraged-by-witnessing-crated-dog-outside-in-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds announce new members of Senate appointments advisory board]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A week after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his first picks for the Red Chamber, the federal government named almost a dozen people to its Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/feds-announce-new-members-of-senate-appointments-advisory-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/feds-announce-new-members-of-senate-appointments-advisory-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds announce new members of reformed Senate advisory board]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A week after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his first picks for the Red Chamber, the federal government has named almost a dozen people to its Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/feds-announce-new-members-of-reformed-senate-advisory-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/feds-announce-new-members-of-reformed-senate-advisory-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is not banning produce imports amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, CFIA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it is not considering restrictions on fresh produce imports from the United States, where thousands have been infected with a diarrhea-causing parasite.Data from the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-is-not-banning-produce-imports-amid-us-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-cfia-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-is-not-banning-produce-imports-amid-us-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-cfia-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do masks help? What about air conditioning? What to know about wildfire smoke protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Many parts of Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, are under an Environment Canada air quality warning as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario drift south.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/do-masks-help-what-about-air-conditioning-what-to-know-about-wildfire-smoke-protection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/do-masks-help-what-about-air-conditioning-what-to-know-about-wildfire-smoke-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ontario wildfires destroy homes in First Nation, prompt large evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest fires in northwestern Ontario have devastated several communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying homes and buildings in one First Nation as harrowing wildfire videos and images emerge on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ontario-wildfires-destroy-homes-in-first-nation-prompt-large-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ontario-wildfires-destroy-homes-in-first-nation-prompt-large-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ontario wildfires destroy homes, buildings in First Nation community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest fires in northwestern Ontario have devastated several communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying homes and buildings in one First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ontario-wildfires-destroy-homes-buildings-in-first-nation-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ontario-wildfires-destroy-homes-buildings-in-first-nation-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ontario fires prompt large-scale evacuations, destroy homes in First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest fires in northwestern Ontario have devastated several communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying homes and buildings in one First Nation as harrowing wildfire videos and images emerge on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ontario-fires-prompt-large-scale-evacuations-destroy-homes-in-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ontario-fires-prompt-large-scale-evacuations-destroy-homes-in-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange, prompts air quality alerts across Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is drifting south and choking the skies over Toronto and other regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfire-smoke-turns-toronto-sky-orange-prompts-air-quality-alerts-across-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfire-smoke-turns-toronto-sky-orange-prompts-air-quality-alerts-across-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Apocalypse now?' Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange, prompts air quality alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoke from northern Ontario wildfires turned Toronto's skyline an eerie shade of orange Wednesday as air quality warnings across southern parts of the province raised health concerns and prompted outdoor event cancellations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/apocalypse-now-wildfire-smoke-turns-toronto-sky-orange-prompts-air-quality-alerts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/apocalypse-now-wildfire-smoke-turns-toronto-sky-orange-prompts-air-quality-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay is asking you to check what is in your garbage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of North Bay is inviting residents to take a closer look at what goes into their household garbage through a new community self-audit program called &lsquo;What&rsquo;s In Your Waste?&rsquo;.Throughout the two-month program, residents will complete two at-home waste audits, receive practical waste diversion tips and resources, and help the city better understand where future education and outreach can have the greatest impact.Participants can also earn ballots toward a draw to win a Fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-is-asking-you-to-check-what-is-in-your-garbage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-is-asking-you-to-check-what-is-in-your-garbage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of North Bay asking you to check what is in your garbage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of North Bay is inviting residents to take a closer look at what goes into their household garbage through a new community self-audit program called &lsquo;What&rsquo;s In Your Waste?&rsquo;.Throughout the two-month program, residents will complete two at-home waste audits, receive practical waste diversion tips and resources, and help the City better understand where future education and outreach can have the greatest impact.Participants can also earn ballots toward a draw to win a Fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/city-of-north-bay-asking-you-to-check-what-is-in-your-garbage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/city-of-north-bay-asking-you-to-check-what-is-in-your-garbage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; A man who threatened on social media in May to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was arrested as concerns grow over the security of politicians following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, London polic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-arrest-man-who-threatened-to-shoot-reform-uk-party-leader-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-arrest-man-who-threatened-to-shoot-reform-uk-party-leader-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was arrested, police said on Wednesday, as concerns grow over the security of British politicians following the killing last week of former government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-arrested-over-threat-to-shoot-reform-uk-leader-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-arrested-over-threat-to-shoot-reform-uk-leader-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couches, mattresses intentionally placed on train tracks in Windsor, Ont.: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[WINDSOR &mdash; Police in Windsor, Ont., say a series of vandalism and arson incidents on railway tracks since January have created a serious risk of train derailment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/couches-mattresses-intentionally-placed-on-train-tracks-in-windsor-ont-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/couches-mattresses-intentionally-placed-on-train-tracks-in-windsor-ont-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford government looks to axe rule that let Toronto MPPs expense Toronto hotel stays]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is looking to eliminate a rule that lets members of provincial parliament who live in and near Toronto expense hotel stays in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ford-government-looks-to-axe-rule-that-let-toronto-mpps-expense-toronto-hotel-stays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ford-government-looks-to-axe-rule-that-let-toronto-mpps-expense-toronto-hotel-stays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drifting wildfire smoke blankets southern Ontario, prompts air quality warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is drifting south and choking the skies over Toronto and other regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/drifting-wildfire-smoke-blankets-southern-ontario-prompts-air-quality-warnings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/drifting-wildfire-smoke-blankets-southern-ontario-prompts-air-quality-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Police seeking public’s help to identify suspect in ‘substantial’ theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay Police Service has released a photo of a suspect who is believed to have been involved in a &ldquo;substantial&rdquo; theft at a retail store on McKeown Avenue.The theft happened on or about July 11, according to North Bay Police Service.They are seeking the public&rsquo;s assistance to identify the suspect.Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Bay Police Service, at 705-497-5555 (press 5), to speak with an officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-seeking-publics-help-to-identify-suspect-in-substantial-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-seeking-publics-help-to-identify-suspect-in-substantial-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay police asking for public's help to identify suspect in "substantial" theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Police Service has released a photo of a suspect who is believed to have been involved in a &ldquo;substantial&rdquo; theft at a retail store on McKeown Avenue. Police stated the theft happened on or about July 11.Police are seeking the public&rsquo;s assistance to identify the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Bay Police Service at 705-497-5555 and press 5 to speak with an officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-asking-for-publics-help-to-identify-suspect-in-substantial-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-asking-for-publics-help-to-identify-suspect-in-substantial-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBPS seeking to identify theft suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Police Service is releasing a photo of the suspect who is believed to have stolen multiple items from a retail store in the area of McKeown Avenue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nbps-seeking-to-identify-theft-suspect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nbps-seeking-to-identify-theft-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers sought for Laurier Woods trail work this weekend in North Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends of Laurier Woods looks to fill board seats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/volunteers-sought-for-laurier-woods-trail-work-this-weekend-in-north-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/volunteers-sought-for-laurier-woods-trail-work-this-weekend-in-north-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump: ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings, seeming to contradict new policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops afterrecent fatal shootings , seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-ice-should-continue-traffic-stops-after-recent-shootings-seeming-to-contradict-new-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-ice-should-continue-traffic-stops-after-recent-shootings-seeming-to-contradict-new-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police asking motorists to roll up their windows to panhandlers at busy intersections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local police agencies are asking the public not to give money or food to those soliciting at busy intersections and roadways.Despite ongoing awareness efforts, Ontario Provincial Police and North Bay Police officers continue to observe individuals soliciting at high-traffic intersections throughout the city.&ldquo;These interactions can create distractions for motorists, increase the risk of collisions and place vulnerable individuals in dangerous proximity to moving vehicles,&rdquo; according]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-asking-motorists-to-roll-up-their-windows-to-panhandlers-at-busy-intersections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-asking-motorists-to-roll-up-their-windows-to-panhandlers-at-busy-intersections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ask motorists to roll up windows to panhandlers at busy intersections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local police agencies are asking the public not to give money or food to those soliciting at busy intersections and roadways.Despite ongoing awareness efforts, Ontario Provincial Police and North Bay Police Service officers continue to observe individuals soliciting at high-traffic intersections throughout the city.&ldquo;These interactions can create distractions for motorists, increase the risk of collisions and place vulnerable individuals in dangerous proximity to moving vehicles,&rdquo; ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-ask-motorists-to-roll-up-windows-to-panhandlers-at-busy-intersections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-ask-motorists-to-roll-up-windows-to-panhandlers-at-busy-intersections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jr. Lakers continue impressive Ontario Cup journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team's advancement marks the furthest a North Bay soccer team has progressed in the Ontario Cup format in recent history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jr-lakers-continue-impressive-ontario-cup-journey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jr-lakers-continue-impressive-ontario-cup-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds, most provinces get top marks on internal trade — but more work to be done]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The federal government has gone from a C student to top of the class in its work to advance internal trade between provinces, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/feds-most-provinces-get-top-marks-on-internal-trade-but-more-work-to-be-done/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/feds-most-provinces-get-top-marks-on-internal-trade-but-more-work-to-be-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Elida forms in the Pacific Ocean and poses no threat to land as it strengthens]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Tropical Storm Elida has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is posing no threat to land, forecasters said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-elida-forms-in-the-pacific-ocean-and-poses-no-threat-to-land-as-it-strengthens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-storm-elida-forms-in-the-pacific-ocean-and-poses-no-threat-to-land-as-it-strengthens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions grow, rate decision, chiefs gather in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after U.S. reimposes its blockade on Iran<br />
Iranian state media says U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-us-iran-tensions-grow-rate-decision-chiefs-gather-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-us-iran-tensions-grow-rate-decision-chiefs-gather-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash;The number of confirmed cases of Ebolain Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-health-workers-strike-as-ebola-cases-in-congo-exceed-2000-including-754-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-health-workers-strike-as-ebola-cases-in-congo-exceed-2000-including-754-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More health workers go on strike as confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 2,000, including 754 deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash;Confirmed cases of Ebolain Congo have reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-health-workers-go-on-strike-as-confirmed-ebola-cases-in-congo-top-2000-including-754-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-health-workers-go-on-strike-as-confirmed-ebola-cases-in-congo-top-2000-including-754-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000 in Congo, including 754 deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash;Confirmed cases of Ebolain Congo have reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record even as some health workershave gone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/confirmed-ebola-cases-top-2000-in-congo-including-754-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/confirmed-ebola-cases-top-2000-in-congo-including-754-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Hamilton hit pause on data centres? Council set to vote on moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton is expected to vote today on whether to become the first city in Canada to put a temporary pause on new data centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/will-hamilton-hit-pause-on-data-centres-council-set-to-vote-on-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/will-hamilton-hit-pause-on-data-centres-council-set-to-vote-on-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing expected for boy who killed elderly woman in Pickering, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario Superior Court judge is expected to rule today on the sentence for a 15-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to murdering an elderly woman in Pickering, Ont., last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sentencing-expected-for-boy-who-killed-elderly-woman-in-pickering-ont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sentencing-expected-for-boy-who-killed-elderly-woman-in-pickering-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton city council rejects one-year pause on AI data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton city councillors have rejected a temporary pause on new data centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hamilton-city-council-rejects-one-year-pause-on-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hamilton-city-council-rejects-one-year-pause-on-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs gather in Ottawa for second day of AFN general assembly]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; First Nations leaders attending the Assembly of First Nations annual general meeting in Ottawa today are expected to debate the terms of an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers and territorial leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-nations-chiefs-gather-in-ottawa-for-second-day-of-afn-general-assembly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-nations-chiefs-gather-in-ottawa-for-second-day-of-afn-general-assembly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Hamilton city council rejects one-year pause on AI data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton city councillors have rejected a temporary pause on new data centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-hamilton-city-council-rejects-one-year-pause-on-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-hamilton-city-council-rejects-one-year-pause-on-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs warn they'll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; First Nations chiefs say they'll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments to expedite major projects that would undermine their rights and environmental protections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chiefs-warn-theyll-fight-any-assault-on-first-nations-rights-in-major-projects-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chiefs-warn-theyll-fight-any-assault-on-first-nations-rights-in-major-projects-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy who killed elderly woman in Pickering, Ont., gets maximum 10-year youth sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario Superior Court judge has handed down the maximum youth sentence of 10 years for a 15-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to murdering an elderly woman in Pickering, Ont., last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boy-who-killed-elderly-woman-in-pickering-ont-gets-maximum-10-year-youth-sentence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boy-who-killed-elderly-woman-in-pickering-ont-gets-maximum-10-year-youth-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada to deliver 5th interest rate decision of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Bank of Canada is set to deliver its fifth interest rate decision of the year this morning.Economists widely expect the central bank will remain on hold, keeping its policy rate at 2.25 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bank-of-canada-to-deliver-5th-interest-rate-decision-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bank-of-canada-to-deliver-5th-interest-rate-decision-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 2.25%, predicts economic rebound]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for the sixth consecutive time today as it expects the economy to rebound after a rough start to the year.The central bank&rsquo;s policy rate remains at 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-at-225-predicts-economic-rebound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-at-225-predicts-economic-rebound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as confidence grows in economic rebound]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for the sixth consecutive time on Wednesday and said it expects the economy to rebound after a rough start to the year.The central bank&rsquo;s policy rate remains at 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-as-confidence-grows-in-economic-rebound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-as-confidence-grows-in-economic-rebound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Father Glen' announces plans to run for North Bay council seat]]></title><description><![CDATA['Church of Common Sense' founder says he wants to bring 'common sense' to City Hall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/father-glen-announces-plans-to-run-for-north-bay-council-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/father-glen-announces-plans-to-run-for-north-bay-council-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay council to revisit reserve report after councillor raises questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Lowery says he wants a broader discussion on how the city manages its reserve funds after a report showed North Bay held $116.5 million at the end of 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-council-to-revisit-reserve-report-after-councillor-raises-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-council-to-revisit-reserve-report-after-councillor-raises-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; Victims of this week&rsquo;s flashfire at a Bangkok music bar that took more than 30 lives included four of the six core members of the band playing when the blaze broke out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-band-playing-when-a-bangkok-bar-caught-fire-mourns-its-members-among-the-33-dead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-band-playing-when-a-bangkok-bar-caught-fire-mourns-its-members-among-the-33-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 32 dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; Victims of this week&rsquo;s flashfire at a Bangkok music bar that took more than 30 lives included four of the six core members of the band playing when the blaze broke out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-band-playing-when-a-bangkok-bar-caught-fire-mourns-its-members-among-the-32-dead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-band-playing-when-a-bangkok-bar-caught-fire-mourns-its-members-among-the-32-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; Survivors and family members of victims of adeadly bar fire in Bangkokvisited a nearby police station on Wednesday to seek compensation, gather belongings and share statements from the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/death-toll-from-bangkok-bar-fire-rises-to-32-as-2-more-die-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/death-toll-from-bangkok-bar-fire-rises-to-32-as-2-more-die-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-reimposes-its-blockade-on-iran-after-tehrans-attacks-on-ships-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-reimposes-its-blockade-on-iran-after-tehrans-attacks-on-ships-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensifiedits airstrike campaignWednesday in retaliation for Tehran&rsquo;s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-reimposes-blockade-and-steps-up-strikes-as-iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-reimposes-blockade-and-steps-up-strikes-as-iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tehran-threatens-to-halt-all-mideast-energy-exports-after-us-reimposes-its-blockade-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tehran-threatens-to-halt-all-mideast-energy-exports-after-us-reimposes-its-blockade-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tehran attacks Jordan as US reimposes its blockade on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Jordan said Wednesday it shot down three missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom. The Iranian attack, earlier claimed by Tehran, comes as the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tehran-attacks-jordan-as-us-reimposes-its-blockade-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tehran-attacks-jordan-as-us-reimposes-its-blockade-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian attacks target Bahrain and Kuwait as US launches more airstrikes on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Iranian attacks targeted Bahrain and Kuwait early Thursday after the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iranian-attacks-target-bahrain-and-kuwait-as-us-launches-more-airstrikes-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iranian-attacks-target-bahrain-and-kuwait-as-us-launches-more-airstrikes-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports after US reimposes a blockade and intensifies strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensifiedits airstrike campaignWednesday in retaliation for Tehran&rsquo;s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports-after-us-reimposes-a-blockade-and-intensifies-strikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports-after-us-reimposes-a-blockade-and-intensifies-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two players and Battalion goalie coach off to Hockey Canada Under-17 Development Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA['It&rsquo;s always a huge honour to represent your country, and we couldn&rsquo;t be prouder of our 3 representatives. We wish them the best of luck as they start their journey for gold']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-players-and-battalion-goalie-coach-off-to-hockey-canada-under-17-development-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-players-and-battalion-goalie-coach-off-to-hockey-canada-under-17-development-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal harvest of Yukon sheep leads to $100,000 in fines against Alaskan hunters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials from the Yukon and Alaska say two thinhorn sheep that were harvested illegally in the Canadian territory have been returned, following the resolution of a cross-border poaching case that resulted in more than $100,000 in combined fines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/illegal-harvest-of-yukon-sheep-leads-to-100000-in-fines-against-alaskan-hunters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/illegal-harvest-of-yukon-sheep-leads-to-100000-in-fines-against-alaskan-hunters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Summer Challenge program wants you to see Alice by Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board&rsquo;s (NPSC) Summer Challenge program is inviting the community to experience the magic of live theatre this summer with its 2026 production, Alice by Heart. Taking place over three evenings, the performance showcases the remarkable talents of students in Grades 7-12 from across the district.The Performances begin on Thursday July 16 and continue through Saturday July 18. They will take place at Bishop Carter Theatre at St Joseph-Scollar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-summer-challenge-program-wants-you-to-see-alice-by-heart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-summer-challenge-program-wants-you-to-see-alice-by-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead, one hurt in helicopter crash on B.C. central coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORT MCNEILL &mdash; A British Columbia helicopter company says two people are dead and one person is injured after one of its aircraft went down on the central coast during forestry operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-dead-one-hurt-in-helicopter-crash-on-bc-central-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-dead-one-hurt-in-helicopter-crash-on-bc-central-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: 300 jobs lost as Canfor closes B.C. pulp mill]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Forestry company Canfor says it is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C., resulting in the loss of 300 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-300-jobs-lost-as-canfor-closes-bc-pulp-mill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-300-jobs-lost-as-canfor-closes-bc-pulp-mill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Forestry company Canfor says it is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C., resulting in the loss of 300 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/300-jobs-lost-as-canfor-closes-pulp-mill-outside-prince-george-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/300-jobs-lost-as-canfor-closes-pulp-mill-outside-prince-george-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for North Bay and area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong wind gusts, heavy rain, quarter-size hail possible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-for-north-bay-and-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-for-north-bay-and-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win big prizes and make a big impact with the Our Hospital 50/50 draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buy a 50/50 ticket and support the care North Bay relies on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/win-big-prizes-and-make-a-big-impact-with-the-our-hospital-5050-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/win-big-prizes-and-make-a-big-impact-with-the-our-hospital-5050-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 missing and 17 rescued after a boat fire near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) &mdash; A fire broke out on a pontoon boat off the coast of San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, and one person was missing while 17 other were rescued, authorities said.Fire Lt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/1-missing-and-17-rescued-after-a-boat-fire-near-alcatraz-island-off-san-francisco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/1-missing-and-17-rescued-after-a-boat-fire-near-alcatraz-island-off-san-francisco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead and 2 missing from pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) &mdash; One person died, two people were missing and 16 others from a pontoon boat were rescued Tuesday afternoon from the waters off San Francisco, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/1-dead-and-2-missing-from-pontoon-boat-near-alcatraz-island-off-san-francisco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/1-dead-and-2-missing-from-pontoon-boat-near-alcatraz-island-off-san-francisco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead and 2 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) &mdash; One person died, two people were missing and 16 others were rescued from the waters off San Francisco after a pontoon boat carrying 19 people sank Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/1-dead-and-2-missing-after-boat-sinks-near-alcatraz-island-off-san-francisco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/1-dead-and-2-missing-after-boat-sinks-near-alcatraz-island-off-san-francisco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten new wildland fires confirmed in region today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five of 37 active fires are not under control]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ten-new-wildland-fires-confirmed-in-region-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ten-new-wildland-fires-confirmed-in-region-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More ice coming to North Bay, but demand for prime-time rink hours still exceeds supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's move from four ice pads to five is expected to create more capacity, but consultants say demand for the most sought-after evening and weekend ice times will continue to outpace supply]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-ice-coming-to-north-bay-but-demand-for-prime-time-rink-hours-still-exceeds-supply/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/more-ice-coming-to-north-bay-but-demand-for-prime-time-rink-hours-still-exceeds-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested, charged in stabbing spree in downtown Hamilton: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton police say they have arrested a suspect in relation to several stabbings that occurred in the city&rsquo;s downtown Tuesday.<br />
Police say they began responding to reports of stabbings shortly after 2:10 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-arrested-charged-in-stabbing-spree-in-downtown-hamilton-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-arrested-charged-in-stabbing-spree-in-downtown-hamilton-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Florida in state's 10th lethal injection this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[STARKE, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-74-becomes-oldest-inmate-executed-in-florida-in-states-10th-lethal-injection-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-74-becomes-oldest-inmate-executed-in-florida-in-states-10th-lethal-injection-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vast John Horgan Dam is a monument to engineering, as well as NDP's shifting stance]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT ST. JOHN &mdash; The scale of the John Horgan Dam, the most costly engineering project in British Columbia history, is hard to fathom until up close.The crest of the dam is more than one kilometre long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vast-john-horgan-dam-is-a-monument-to-engineering-as-well-as-ndps-shifting-stance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vast-john-horgan-dam-is-a-monument-to-engineering-as-well-as-ndps-shifting-stance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychiatrist more sure of schizophrenia in man accused of killing B.C. RCMP officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[COQUITLAM &mdash; A forensic psychiatrist treating the man accused of first-degree murder in the killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park in 2022 says he is now more certain that the man suffers schizophrenia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/psychiatrist-more-sure-of-schizophrenia-in-man-accused-of-killing-bc-rcmp-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/psychiatrist-more-sure-of-schizophrenia-in-man-accused-of-killing-bc-rcmp-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychiatric chief believes suspect in B.C. RCMP officer's death still unfit for trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[COQUITLAM &mdash; B.C.'s director of forensic psychiatric services believes the man accused of first-degree murder in the killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park in 2022 remains unfit for trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/psychiatric-chief-believes-suspect-in-bc-rcmp-officers-death-still-unfit-for-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/psychiatric-chief-believes-suspect-in-bc-rcmp-officers-death-still-unfit-for-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anand offers Brazil $125M in energy financing, seals wildfire pact amid trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced $125 million in financing for sustainable infrastructure in Brazil, a country she describes as one of Canada's closest partners on the global stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/anand-offers-brazil-125m-in-energy-financing-seals-wildfire-pact-amid-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/anand-offers-brazil-125m-in-energy-financing-seals-wildfire-pact-amid-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical depression forms far offshore of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; A tropical depression has formed far offshore of Mexico and could strengthen into a hurricane this week, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.The tropical depression is about 560 miles (901.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-depression-forms-far-offshore-of-mexico-and-is-forecast-to-strengthen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/tropical-depression-forms-far-offshore-of-mexico-and-is-forecast-to-strengthen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) &mdash; A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-fleeing-immigration-officers-in-florida-is-struck-and-killed-by-tractor-trailer-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-fleeing-immigration-officers-in-florida-is-struck-and-killed-by-tractor-trailer-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto festival shooting raises safety fears, even as gun violence has declined]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Deadly gunfire at one of Toronto's most popular street festivals has intensified fears over gun violence and raised questions about the level of safety at community events, even as police say shootings are on the decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-festival-shooting-raises-safety-fears-even-as-gun-violence-has-declined/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-festival-shooting-raises-safety-fears-even-as-gun-violence-has-declined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-wide arrest warrant issued for man exposed in Panama Papers]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a British Columbia man charged with tax evasion who was exposed in the Panama Papers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-wide-arrest-warrant-issued-for-man-exposed-in-panama-papers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-wide-arrest-warrant-issued-for-man-exposed-in-panama-papers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay plans to spend $1 million to improve customer service, modernize operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay council are looking to spend $1 million by next year to modernize and implement changes to its operations and improve customer service.It was a priority identified back in Dec. 2022.A third-party operational review was conducted to evaluate city services and operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, communication, customer service, and value to taxpayers.KPMG completed the organizational review in 2024, identifying opportunities to modernize service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-plans-to-spend-1-million-to-improve-customer-service-modernize-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-plans-to-spend-1-million-to-improve-customer-service-modernize-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber coming to North Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA['We're excited to be one step closer to launching the Uber Rides app in North Bay']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uber-coming-to-north-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uber-coming-to-north-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay seeks $694,000 dozer after $450,000 excavator fails to meet needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[After spending more than $450,000 on an excavator that failed to meet operational needs and resulted in significant maintenance costs, city staff are looking to purchase the right piece of equipment for more than $700,000.According to a staff report, city staff is requesting the approval to purchase a new Caterpillar D5 high track dozer for landfill operations for a cost of $694,242.69 (plus HST).The purchase will be funded in part through the trade-in of a recently acquired Caterpillar M322 ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-seeks-694000-dozer-after-450000-excavator-fails-to-meet-needs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-seeks-694000-dozer-after-450000-excavator-fails-to-meet-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splash N Go teases plans for North Bay inflatable water park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of North Bay says it is finalizing an agreement with Splash N Go Adventure Parks after the company hinted at an announcement this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/splash-n-go-teases-plans-for-north-bay-inflatable-water-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/splash-n-go-teases-plans-for-north-bay-inflatable-water-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up-close images show ghostly Terra Nova wreck, ship of doomed Robert F. Scott voyage]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. JOHN'S &mdash; A mission led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society has captured detailed, up-close images of the ship that carried explorer Robert Falcon Scott's doomed 1910 voyage to Antarctica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/up-close-images-show-ghostly-terra-nova-wreck-ship-of-doomed-robert-f-scott-voyage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/up-close-images-show-ghostly-terra-nova-wreck-ship-of-doomed-robert-f-scott-voyage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up-close images show ghostly Terra Nova wreck, ship of doomed Falcon Scott voyage]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. JOHN'S &mdash; A mission led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society has captured detailed, up-close images of the ship that carried explorer Robert Falcon Scott's doomed 1910 voyage to Antarctica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/up-close-images-show-ghostly-terra-nova-wreck-ship-of-doomed-falcon-scott-voyage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/up-close-images-show-ghostly-terra-nova-wreck-ship-of-doomed-falcon-scott-voyage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fedeli responds to recent NDP highway criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vic Fedeli says the Ontario government is strengthening trucking oversight and driver training in response to a letter from four northern Ontario NDP MPPs warning the region&rsquo;s highways have become unsafe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fedeli-responds-to-recent-ndp-highway-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fedeli-responds-to-recent-ndp-highway-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms could be coming our way says Environment Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. That could include; wind gusts of 90 km/h and quarter-sized hail. It could happen late Tuesday afternoon and evening. Another added factor to watch for is forest fire smoke aloft may limit the development of thunderstorms and utility outages are possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/severe-thunderstorms-could-be-coming-our-way-says-environment-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/severe-thunderstorms-could-be-coming-our-way-says-environment-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) &mdash; Trump administration officials toldImmigration and Customs Enforcementofficers to suspend most vehicle stops aftertwo deadly shootingswithin a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-administration-orders-ice-to-suspend-most-vehicle-stops-after-two-deadly-shootings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-administration-orders-ice-to-suspend-most-vehicle-stops-after-two-deadly-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash;Darline Graham , the sister of the late South CarolinaSen. Lindsey Graham,was sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday afternoon &mdash; filling the seat just three days after her brother&rsquo;s death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/darline-graham-sister-of-late-sen-lindsey-graham-has-been-sworn-in-to-finish-his-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/darline-graham-sister-of-late-sen-lindsey-graham-has-been-sworn-in-to-finish-his-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP dismantles Synthetic drug lab located outside of Sturgeon Falls with seven charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Ontario has arrested and charged seven individuals in relation to an investigation that led to the dismantling of a synthetic drug lab located just east of Sturgeon Falls, and the seizure of over $550,000 of suspected controlled substances.Investigators with the RCMP&rsquo;s Transnational Serious and Organized Crime (TSOC) Unit and the Integrated Synthetic Enforcement Team (ISET) working in close collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rcmp-dismantles-synthetic-drug-lab-located-outside-of-sturgeon-falls-with-seven-charged/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rcmp-dismantles-synthetic-drug-lab-located-outside-of-sturgeon-falls-with-seven-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP dismantles synthetic drug lab located outside of Sturgeon Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers have arrested and charged seven individuals in relation to an investigation that led to the dismantling of a synthetic drug lab located just east of Sturgeon Falls.More than $550,000 worth of suspected controlled substances was seized during the operation.Investigators with the RCMP&rsquo;s Transnational Serious and Organized Crime Unit and the Integrated Synthetic Enforcement Team, working in close collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rcmp-dismantles-synthetic-drug-lab-located-outside-of-sturgeon-falls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rcmp-dismantles-synthetic-drug-lab-located-outside-of-sturgeon-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. moves to slap more tariffs on fresh Canadian mushrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; The U.S. Department of Commerce is moving to slap more tariffs on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada.A fact sheet provided by Mushrooms Canada says the U.S. department's preliminary antidumping duty determination proposes an 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-moves-to-slap-more-tariffs-on-fresh-canadian-mushrooms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-moves-to-slap-more-tariffs-on-fresh-canadian-mushrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilsands emissions on track to outpace reductions from Pathways project: economist]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; An environmental economist says the oilsands sector is on track for a "fairly significant" increase in greenhouse gas emissions, even with the Pathways carbon storage project moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oilsands-emissions-on-track-to-outpace-reductions-from-pathways-project-economist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oilsands-emissions-on-track-to-outpace-reductions-from-pathways-project-economist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires prompt air quality warning for region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada urges people to limit time spent outdoors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfires-prompt-air-quality-warning-for-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfires-prompt-air-quality-warning-for-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing for man whose driving while high on mushrooms prompted 50 calls to 911]]></title><description><![CDATA[NELSON &mdash; A man whose dangerous driving while high on mushrooms prompted about 50 calls to 911 before he rammed an off-duty police officer's vehicle has been sentenced in British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sentencing-for-man-whose-driving-while-high-on-mushrooms-prompted-50-calls-to-911/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sentencing-for-man-whose-driving-while-high-on-mushrooms-prompted-50-calls-to-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa to create facility for military drone research in Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIRABEL &mdash; The federal government is creating a research facility to advance Canada&rsquo;s military capabilities with drones.National Defence Minister David McGuinty was in Mirabel, Que., home to a major aerospace hub, to make the announcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-to-create-facility-for-military-drone-research-in-quebec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-to-create-facility-for-military-drone-research-in-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mattawa parish marks Father Cyril Okebanama’s 15th ordination anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the midsummer heat, parish communities from Mattawa, Bonfield and Corbeil joined visiting parishioners and clergy for a special anniversary Mass honouring Father Cyril Okebanama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mattawa-parish-marks-father-cyril-okebanamas-15th-ordination-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mattawa-parish-marks-father-cyril-okebanamas-15th-ordination-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BENOIT, Catherine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine "Cathy" Benoit (n&eacute;e Rinneard) passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, July 12, 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/benoit-catherine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/benoit-catherine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain takes 1-0 halftime lead over France on Oyarzabal penalty in World Cup semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) &mdash; Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Spain teenager Lamine Yamal drew a foul with a heady play as Spain took a 1-0 lead over France at halftime on Tuesday in theWorld Cupsemifinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-takes-1-0-halftime-lead-over-france-on-oyarzabal-penalty-in-world-cup-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-takes-1-0-halftime-lead-over-france-on-oyarzabal-penalty-in-world-cup-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) &mdash; Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-shuts-down-france-and-kylian-mbapp-advances-to-the-world-cup-final-with-a-2-0-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-shuts-down-france-and-kylian-mbapp-advances-to-the-world-cup-final-with-a-2-0-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) &mdash; Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-advances-to-world-cup-final-with-2-0-win-over-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/spain-advances-to-world-cup-final-with-2-0-win-over-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbapp&eacute; in for France in World Cup semifinals against Spain after 'slight' ankle injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) &mdash; Kylian Mbapp&eacute; is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday'sWorld Cupsemifinal match against Spain after thestriker exited in the 77th minuteof the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/kylian-mbappeacute-in-for-france-in-world-cup-semifinals-against-spain-after-slight-ankle-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/kylian-mbappeacute-in-for-france-in-world-cup-semifinals-against-spain-after-slight-ankle-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver police praise teen victim's family after Kane Carter murder sentencing]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Vancouver police are lauding family members, investigators and prosecutors who "did not give up" in finding justice for teenager Alfred Wong, who was killed by a stray bullet in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vancouver-police-praise-teen-victims-family-after-kane-carter-murder-sentencing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/vancouver-police-praise-teen-victims-family-after-kane-carter-murder-sentencing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People with cardiovascular conditions at risk in heat: Heart and Stroke Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; The Heart and Stroke Foundation says the heat wave hitting Central Canada can be especially dangerous for people with cardiovascular conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/people-with-cardiovascular-conditions-at-risk-in-heat-heart-and-stroke-foundation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/people-with-cardiovascular-conditions-at-risk-in-heat-heart-and-stroke-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm watch for North Bay and West Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA['Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/thunderstorm-watch-for-north-bay-and-west-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/thunderstorm-watch-for-north-bay-and-west-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crown seeking 10-year sentence for boy who killed elderly woman in Pickering, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crown is seeking a 10-year sentence for a 15-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in an unprovoked attack on an elderly woman in Pickering, Ont., last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crown-seeking-10-year-sentence-for-boy-who-killed-elderly-woman-in-pickering-ont/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crown-seeking-10-year-sentence-for-boy-who-killed-elderly-woman-in-pickering-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy who killed elderly woman in Pickering, Ont., apologizes during sentencing hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to murdering an elderly woman in Pickering, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boy-who-killed-elderly-woman-in-pickering-ont-apologizes-during-sentencing-hearing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boy-who-killed-elderly-woman-in-pickering-ont-apologizes-during-sentencing-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A suspended driver facing multiple charges from North Bay OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-year-old from Sudbury is facing multiple charges following a traffic complaint on Highway 522 in Port Loring.On July 7, the North Bay OPP were conducting patrols in the area when they were approached by a member of the public reporting motorcycles racing on Highway 522. Officers later located a motorcycle being pushed along the highway. During the investigation, police determined the individual had recently been operating the motorcycle while prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-suspended-driver-facing-multiple-charges-from-north-bay-opp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-suspended-driver-facing-multiple-charges-from-north-bay-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stan Cho, tourism minister and Toronto MPP, to repay $16K in city hotel expenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; An Ontario cabinet minister who represents a north Toronto riding is promising to reimburse more than $16,000 in Toronto hotel expenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/stan-cho-tourism-minister-and-toronto-mpp-to-repay-16k-in-city-hotel-expenses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/stan-cho-tourism-minister-and-toronto-mpp-to-repay-16k-in-city-hotel-expenses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton is on the verge of a data centre moratorium vote. Others are taking notice.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Sheahan, a Hamilton psychotherapist, helps her clients find hope. She didn't expect to find her own during a meeting of a little-known city committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hamilton-is-on-the-verge-of-a-data-centre-moratorium-vote-others-are-taking-notice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hamilton-is-on-the-verge-of-a-data-centre-moratorium-vote-others-are-taking-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal researchers using driftwood to study and track seabird deaths off N.S. coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[HALIFAX &mdash; Federal researchers want to know where dead seabirds off the coast of Nova Scotia are most likely to wash up, and they&rsquo;re using a low-tech solution to find out: driftwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-researchers-using-driftwood-to-study-and-track-seabird-deaths-off-ns-coast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-researchers-using-driftwood-to-study-and-track-seabird-deaths-off-ns-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. warned of 'significant wildfire event' in coming days, as lightning raises risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; British Columbia's wildfire service has warned of a "potentially significant wildfire event" in the next 24 to 48 hours as parched conditions combine with the risk of lightning across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-warned-of-significant-wildfire-event-in-coming-days-as-lightning-raises-risks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-warned-of-significant-wildfire-event-in-coming-days-as-lightning-raises-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. issues water warning amid drought conditions and record-low stream flows]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; The government in British Columbia says forecasts predict elevated drought conditions across much of the province this summer and is asking people to conserve water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-issues-water-warning-amid-drought-conditions-and-record-low-stream-flows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-issues-water-warning-amid-drought-conditions-and-record-low-stream-flows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. crews fight to prevent Brunswick wildfire from moving east toward Merritt]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Wildland firefighters in British Columbia are planning to conduct "heavy helicopter bucketing" today to prevent an out-of-control blaze near Boston Bar from moving east toward Merritt across an area inaccessible to groundcrews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-crews-fight-to-prevent-brunswick-wildfire-from-moving-east-toward-merritt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-crews-fight-to-prevent-brunswick-wildfire-from-moving-east-toward-merritt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruman Dog Park gets major facelift and other additions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of North Bay has announced, via its web page, about improvements to the Bruman Dog Park being completed. The City of North Bay took over operation and maintenance of the Bruman Community Dog Park in November 2025, following 10 successful years of operation by the North Bay and District Humane Society through a lease agreement with the City.Originally, the city announced about two months ago the improvements were coming .&ldquo;We&rsquo;re pleased to see these improvements complete and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bruman-dog-park-gets-major-facelift-and-other-additions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bruman-dog-park-gets-major-facelift-and-other-additions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANDERSON, Brian Charles 'Charlie']]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Charles Anderson, who peacefully passed away on July 8, 2026, at the age of 74 in North Bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/anderson-brian-charles-charlie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/anderson-brian-charles-charlie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAMMERSTROM, Harold]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Allan Hammerstrom, who passed away on July 8, 2026, at the age of 86]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hammerstrom-harold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/hammerstrom-harold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK police say former politician and TV personality Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; Counterterror police investigating the killing of the former British politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe said Tuesday that she was the victim of a &ldquo;targeted attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-police-say-former-politician-and-tv-personality-ann-widdecombe-was-killed-in-targeted-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-police-say-former-politician-and-tv-personality-ann-widdecombe-was-killed-in-targeted-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor Jamie Lowery officially files nomination papers for mayoral bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[First-term councillor says 'it's on' after making candidacy official ahead of October's municipal election]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/councillor-jamie-lowery-officially-files-nomination-papers-for-mayoral-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/councillor-jamie-lowery-officially-files-nomination-papers-for-mayoral-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on the International Space Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOSCOW (AP) &mdash; A U.S.-Russian space crew blasted off successfully Tuesday on a mission to the International Space Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-russian-crew-blast-off-for-8-month-stint-on-the-international-space-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-russian-crew-blast-off-for-8-month-stint-on-the-international-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Russian crew arrives at the International Space Station for 8-month mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOSCOW (AP) &mdash; A U.S.-Russian space crew arrived Tuesday at theInternational Space Stationafter launching from the Russia-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-russian-crew-arrives-at-the-international-space-station-for-8-month-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-russian-crew-arrives-at-the-international-space-station-for-8-month-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ontario Motorcyclist died while fundraising for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor of Shuniah has reached out to offer condolences to everyone impacted by Saturday's fatal motorcycle collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ontario-motorcyclist-died-while-fundraising-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ontario-motorcyclist-died-while-fundraising-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FRYER, Wiliam (Bill)]]></title><description><![CDATA[1959-2026It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Fryer. Bill passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026 after a long and painful battle with cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fryer-wiliam-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fryer-wiliam-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney replaces New York envoy Tom Clark with oil exec, appoints ex-MP to Los Angeles]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Ottawa is replacing former broadcast journalist Tom Clark as consul general to New York City.The Trudeau government appointed the former CTV and Global journalist to the post in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-replaces-new-york-envoy-tom-clark-with-oil-exec-appoints-ex-mp-to-los-angeles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-replaces-new-york-envoy-tom-clark-with-oil-exec-appoints-ex-mp-to-los-angeles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Nick Marceau, first MMA fight is another chapter in a family tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 23-year-old North Bay fighter is preparing for his amateur MMA debut after spending a lifetime training at his family's dojo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/for-nick-marceau-first-mma-fight-is-another-chapter-in-a-family-tradition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/for-nick-marceau-first-mma-fight-is-another-chapter-in-a-family-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest fire smoke drifts over the North Bay area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada says local smoke will continue&nbsp;late this morning and this afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/forest-fire-smoke-drifts-over-the-north-bay-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/forest-fire-smoke-drifts-over-the-north-bay-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masons pledge $150K to Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding will help create Welcome Home Package for families coming home after hospital stays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/masons-pledge-150k-to-northern-ontario-families-of-children-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/masons-pledge-150k-to-northern-ontario-families-of-children-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents in parts of northern Ontario ordered out by growing forest fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUNDER BAY &mdash; Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered to flee their homes due to nearby forest fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/residents-in-parts-of-northern-ontario-ordered-out-by-growing-forest-fires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/residents-in-parts-of-northern-ontario-ordered-out-by-growing-forest-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents in parts of northern Ontario ordered out because of growing forest fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered to leave their homes due to nearby forest fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/residents-in-parts-of-northern-ontario-ordered-out-because-of-growing-forest-fires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/residents-in-parts-of-northern-ontario-ordered-out-because-of-growing-forest-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: U.S.-Iran clash heats up, Canadian ships stuck, B.C. pilot dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait<br />
The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-us-iran-clash-heats-up-canadian-ships-stuck-bc-pilot-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-us-iran-clash-heats-up-canadian-ships-stuck-bc-pilot-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat wave gripping Ontario set to reach peak as temperatures even out in Manitoba]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Ontario is expected to start feeling the worst of its latest heat wave today as forecasters predict temperatures to reach the mid- to high 30s, and humidex readings near the mid-40s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/heat-wave-gripping-ontario-set-to-reach-peak-as-temperatures-even-out-in-manitoba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/heat-wave-gripping-ontario-set-to-reach-peak-as-temperatures-even-out-in-manitoba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat wave gripping Central Canada sends thermostat soaring, residents seeking relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Scorching heat and humidity sent many Toronto residents seeking relief at splash pads, parks and public fountains Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave enveloped several Ontario communities while tornadoes threatened Montreal and drought conditi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/heat-wave-gripping-central-canada-sends-thermostat-soaring-residents-seeking-relief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/heat-wave-gripping-central-canada-sends-thermostat-soaring-residents-seeking-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish gun given to PM would have to undergo review before going in museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Canada's national war and history museums say they would have to conduct a review before they could display a personalized revolver and ammunition given to Prime Minister Mark Carney at this year's NATO summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/turkish-gun-given-to-pm-would-have-to-undergo-review-before-going-in-museum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/turkish-gun-given-to-pm-would-have-to-undergo-review-before-going-in-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations to take part in first ministers meeting in October: AFN chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A planned meeting this fall between first ministers and chiefs from across the country was hard to secure and must not be the only one of its kind, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-nations-to-take-part-in-first-ministers-meeting-in-october-afn-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-nations-to-take-part-in-first-ministers-meeting-in-october-afn-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs to debate major projects, Indian Act changes in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Hundreds of First Nations chiefs are gathering in Ottawa today for the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting.They'll be debating 53 separate resolutions during the three-day gathering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-nations-chiefs-to-debate-major-projects-indian-act-changes-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-nations-chiefs-to-debate-major-projects-indian-act-changes-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs tell AFN meeting new federal clean water bill walks back hard-won rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; First Nations leaders and an opposition MP are denouncing the Carney government's new proposed clean water legislation, which drops wording in a previous version that would have explicitly recognized First Nations' right to clean drinking wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chiefs-tell-afn-meeting-new-federal-clean-water-bill-walks-back-hard-won-rights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chiefs-tell-afn-meeting-new-federal-clean-water-bill-walks-back-hard-won-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowery joins race to become North Bay’s next mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun. Jamie Lowery made it official on Tuesday.He is running to be the next mayor of North Bay. Lowery filed his paperwork at city hall Tuesday morning. It was long rumoured he would run for the city&rsquo;s top office. He confirmed that months ago and on Tuesday he made it official.Lowery becomes the second candidate in North Bay&rsquo;s mayoral race, joining Connor Currie, who filed his nomination papers earlier.The city councillor was the chief executive officer of Cassellholme Home for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lowery-joins-race-to-become-north-bays-next-mayor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lowery-joins-race-to-become-north-bays-next-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Lowery is running to be North Bay's next mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[City councillor Jamie Lowery made it official on Tuesday. Lowery is running to be the next mayor of North Bay. Lowery filed his paperwork at city hall on Tuesday morning. It was long rumoured that he would run for mayor, he confirmed that months ago, on Tuesday he made it official.Lowery was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cassellholme Home for the Aged and currently serves as the Executive Director of Castle Arms seniors living facility.He was elected to council in 2022. Lowery has had ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jamie-lowery-is-running-to-be-north-bays-next-mayor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jamie-lowery-is-running-to-be-north-bays-next-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. helicopter pilot helping to fight Colorado wildfire killed in weekend crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in southwestern Colorado say a man from British Columbia has died after the helicopter he was piloting crashed while battling a wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-helicopter-pilot-helping-to-fight-colorado-wildfire-killed-in-weekend-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-helicopter-pilot-helping-to-fight-colorado-wildfire-killed-in-weekend-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday. More than 70 people remain hospitalized, with 24 of them in critical condition, according to Bangkok city officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/death-toll-from-a-bangkok-music-bar-fire-rises-to-30-dozens-remain-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/death-toll-from-a-bangkok-music-bar-fire-rises-to-30-dozens-remain-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA (AP) &mdash; Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to knock off Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and silence the Philly boo birds in the final round, becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jordan-walker-spoils-phillys-kyle-schwarber-party-rallies-to-win-home-run-derby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/jordan-walker-spoils-phillys-kyle-schwarber-party-rallies-to-win-home-run-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash of a helicopter helping to fight a Colorado wildfire leaves the pilot dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[GUNNISON, Colo. (AP) &mdash; A helicopter helping fight a Coloradowildfirehas crashed into a reservoir, killing the pilot, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crash-of-a-helicopter-helping-to-fight-a-colorado-wildfire-leaves-the-pilot-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crash-of-a-helicopter-helping-to-fight-a-colorado-wildfire-leaves-the-pilot-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come to the Capitol Centre over the next four months for 'Hometown Screenings']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;After the wonderful success of our Centennial Screenings as part of the City of North Bay&rsquo;s 100th anniversary celebrations, we thought &ndash; why not celebrate more of the films and tv shows made right here in North Bay?&rdquo; says Capitol Centre Executive Director, Katina Connolly. &ldquo;The City has supported us in planning our Hometown Screenings, a series funded in part by City of North Bay&rsquo;s Event Hosting Fund. We all agreed that the screenings should be free to the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/come-to-the-capitol-centre-over-the-next-four-months-for-hometown-screenings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/come-to-the-capitol-centre-over-the-next-four-months-for-hometown-screenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Mountie loses court appeal after coercive sexual relationship with jail guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British Columbia RCMP officer ordered to resign or be fired from the force in 2018 has lost an appeal of a misconduct finding over a coercive sexual relationship with a jail guard.<br />
Sgt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-mountie-loses-court-appeal-after-coercive-sexual-relationship-with-jail-guard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-mountie-loses-court-appeal-after-coercive-sexual-relationship-with-jail-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restricted airspace was a major factor in ITTC's move to North Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court decisions and comments from the International Tactical Training Centre show discussions about relocating operations from London, Ont., to North Bay had been underway for several years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/restricted-airspace-was-a-major-factor-in-ittcs-move-to-north-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/restricted-airspace-was-a-major-factor-in-ittcs-move-to-north-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) &mdash; Darline Graham Nordone, who was appointed to serve the remaining months of the Senate term that her late brother,Lindsey Graham , left behind when he died over the weekend, hasn't been in office before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/who-is-darline-graham-nordone-sen-lindsey-grahams-sister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/who-is-darline-graham-nordone-sen-lindsey-grahams-sister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pumper truck coming to Callander’s fire department]]></title><description><![CDATA[The municipality&rsquo;s new pumper truck purchase will come in under the $815,000 set aside in the budget, leaving remaining funds in reserve for future fire fleet replacements]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-pumper-truck-coming-to-callanders-fire-department/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-pumper-truck-coming-to-callanders-fire-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay's Jacob Bedard on target at trapshooting provincials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bedard says he always wants to be better. So far, so good, on that count. Bedard continues to shoot the lights out in major trap-shooting events. The not quite 17-yearold Bedard was locked in at the Provincial Trap Shooting Championships in Hamilton Shooting Club, which is situated in nearby Stoney Creek. Bedard was literally on target, winning the Junior Singles, Junior Doubles, High All-Around score (best overall 380/400 targets with all competitors on Saturday and Sunday), High Overall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bays-jacob-bedard-on-target-at-trapshooting-provincials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bays-jacob-bedard-on-target-at-trapshooting-provincials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief says assembly will tackle effect of major projects push on First Nations rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says chiefs will focus on major projects and a coming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers when the AFN's annual general assembly starts Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chief-says-assembly-will-tackle-effect-of-major-projects-push-on-first-nations-rights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chief-says-assembly-will-tackle-effect-of-major-projects-push-on-first-nations-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dead at age 88]]></title><description><![CDATA[HALIFAX &mdash; John Hamm, the Progressive Conservative leader who was Nova Scotia premier from 1999 to 2006, has died at age 88.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-nova-scotia-premier-john-hamm-dead-at-age-88/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-nova-scotia-premier-john-hamm-dead-at-age-88/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dead at 88]]></title><description><![CDATA[HALIFAX &mdash; John Hamm, the Progressive Conservative leader who was Nova Scotia premier from 1999 to 2006, has died at age 88.<br />
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the flags on provincial buildings will fly at half-mast.More coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-former-nova-scotia-premier-john-hamm-dead-at-88/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-former-nova-scotia-premier-john-hamm-dead-at-88/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acclaimed Callandar fair trade retail store is closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vested Interest Trading Company closes for good on Tuesday after 34-year run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/acclaimed-callandar-fair-trade-retail-store-is-closing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/acclaimed-callandar-fair-trade-retail-store-is-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay city councillor wants turf policy after field hits 50C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun. Sara Inch is looking for the City of North Bay to develop an artificial turf policy.This comes after the city councillor took temperatures on the Mike O&rsquo;Shea field when the North Bay Bulldogs Tyke team was playing, on Sunday, and compared those temperatures to the heat from a grass field.&ldquo;I took the temperature readings to help inform council, but also because I think they&rsquo;ll be helpful for future decisions,&rdquo; she told The Nugget.&ldquo;Personally, I&rsquo;d like to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-city-councillor-wants-turf-policy-after-field-hits-50c/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-city-councillor-wants-turf-policy-after-field-hits-50c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Manitoba MP charged with gun offences, 439 firearms and antique cannon seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG &mdash; Mounties say a former Manitoba member of Parliament is facing several gun offences after 439 firearms were seized from a home in Dauphin, Man.Inky Mark, 78, faces a dozen charges, including firearms trafficking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-manitoba-mp-charged-with-gun-offences-439-firearms-and-antique-cannon-seized/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-manitoba-mp-charged-with-gun-offences-439-firearms-and-antique-cannon-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Former Manitoba MP charged with gun offences after 439 firearms seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG &mdash; Mounties say former Manitoba member of Parliament Inky Mark is facing several gun offences after 439 firearms were seized from a home in Dauphin, Man.More coming.The Canadian Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-former-manitoba-mp-charged-with-gun-offences-after-439-firearms-seized/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-former-manitoba-mp-charged-with-gun-offences-after-439-firearms-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to review Tatyanna Harrison death investigation after cause ruled undetermined]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; The family of Tatyanna Harrison and advocacy groups including the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs are calling for a comprehensive review of the investigation into her death four years ago, as they renew calls to reopen the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/call-to-review-tatyanna-harrison-death-investigation-after-cause-ruled-undetermined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/call-to-review-tatyanna-harrison-death-investigation-after-cause-ruled-undetermined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to reopen Tatyanna Harrison death investigation after cause ruled undetermined]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; The mother of Tatyanna Harrison and advocacy groups including the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are calling for the reopening of an investigation into her disappearance and death four years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/call-to-reopen-tatyanna-harrison-death-investigation-after-cause-ruled-undetermined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/call-to-reopen-tatyanna-harrison-death-investigation-after-cause-ruled-undetermined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to reopen investigation into B.C. woman's death after cause ruled undetermined]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; The mother of Tatyanna Harrison and advocacy groups including the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are calling for the reopening of an investigation into her disappearance and death four years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/call-to-reopen-investigation-into-bc-womans-death-after-cause-ruled-undetermined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/call-to-reopen-investigation-into-bc-womans-death-after-cause-ruled-undetermined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruman Dog Park reopens following upgrades and new wooded trail addition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The improvements follow resident concerns about the park's condition last year and coincide with a citywide pilot project for neighbourhood off-leash areas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bruman-dog-park-reopens-following-upgrades-and-new-wooded-trail-addition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bruman-dog-park-reopens-following-upgrades-and-new-wooded-trail-addition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa city councillors fuming as unannounced fireworks show follows Canada Day storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Ottawa's emergency manager apologized today after an unannounced fireworks show rocked parts of the city last week.The surprise display of pyrotechnics took place after 11 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-city-councillors-fuming-as-unannounced-fireworks-show-follows-canada-day-storm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-city-councillors-fuming-as-unannounced-fireworks-show-follows-canada-day-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Callander extends overnight parking for next ice fishing season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overnight parking will remain prohibited across Callander this winter, but two municipal lots will be exempt as the town reinstates overnight parking for ice fishing and installs new signs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/callander-extends-overnight-parking-for-next-ice-fishing-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/callander-extends-overnight-parking-for-next-ice-fishing-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP makes 'deeply meaningful' pledge to welcome more women into ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA['Increasing the number of women in policing is not simply symbolic. It makes a difference in how we operate,' said Deputy Commissioner Kari Dart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-makes-deeply-meaningful-pledge-to-welcome-more-women-into-ranks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-makes-deeply-meaningful-pledge-to-welcome-more-women-into-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appleby re-signs with Marlies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appleby returns to the Marlies after winning a Calder Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/appleby-re-signs-with-marlies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/appleby-re-signs-with-marlies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courtyard at North Bay Regional Health Centre named in honour of Gary Jodouin]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) unveiled the Gary Michael Jodouin Courtyard, recognizing the extraordinary generosity of MacKay Homes and celebrating the enduring legacy of Jodouin whose commitment to local healthcare continues to have an impact on our community.MacKay Homes generously supported the purchase of an Orthopaedic Surgical Table System and essential surgical instrumentation, expanding the Health Centre&rsquo;s ability to provide advanced orthopaedic care for patients across]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/courtyard-at-north-bay-regional-health-centre-named-in-honour-of-gary-jodouin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/courtyard-at-north-bay-regional-health-centre-named-in-honour-of-gary-jodouin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; Minnesota prosecutors announced Monday that they have obtained key evidence in their ongoing investigations into fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during pitched protests against a federal immigration enforcement crackd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/minnesota-prosecutors-obtain-long-withheld-evidence-in-investigation-into-protest-shooting-deaths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/minnesota-prosecutors-obtain-long-withheld-evidence-in-investigation-into-protest-shooting-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARBOUR, Joseph]]></title><description><![CDATA[With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dad, Joseph Arbour, who left us on July 10, 2026, at the age of 95]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/arbour-joseph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/arbour-joseph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec announces plan to train more aerospace workers to meet expected demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIRABEL &mdash; Quebec's economy minister announced plans to establish a second aerospace engineering campus in the Montreal area as part of a series of initiatives to train more workers in the sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-announces-plan-to-train-more-aerospace-workers-to-meet-expected-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-announces-plan-to-train-more-aerospace-workers-to-meet-expected-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec announces plan to train more aerospace workers as demand surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIRABEL &mdash; Quebec's economy minister is announcing a series of initiatives aimed at training more aerospace workers.Bernard Drainville revealed the plans north of Montreal in Mirabel, which is home to a major aerospace hub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-announces-plan-to-train-more-aerospace-workers-as-demand-surges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-announces-plan-to-train-more-aerospace-workers-as-demand-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: STEZKA, Antonin 'Tony']]></title><description><![CDATA[Please join us as we celebrate the life of Antonin (Tony) Stezka. Tony lived a life defined by courage, hard work, kindness, and an unwavering love for his family and friends. While we miss him deeply, we would be honoured to gather with those whose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-stezka-antonin-tony/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/celebration-of-life-stezka-antonin-tony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on Anarchist Mountain east of Osoyoos, B.C., triggers evacuation alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[OSOYOOS &mdash; The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an evacuation alert for dozens of homes and properties that are being threatened by a fire on Anarchist Mountain east of Osoyoos, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-on-anarchist-mountain-east-of-osoyoos-bc-triggers-evacuation-alert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-on-anarchist-mountain-east-of-osoyoos-bc-triggers-evacuation-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. wildfires expected to pick up after weather-induced lull on the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Crews fighting out-of-control wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., say they are taking advantage of favourable weather to attack the blazes directly, before fire activity is expected to pick up after tempered weekend activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-wildfires-expected-to-pick-up-after-weather-induced-lull-on-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-wildfires-expected-to-pick-up-after-weather-induced-lull-on-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses to halt picketing as mediation talks set to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND &mdash; The BC Nurses' Union says it's entering mediation in its dispute with employers and will wind down picketing from tomorrow night in recognition of the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-nurses-to-halt-picketing-as-mediation-talks-set-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-nurses-to-halt-picketing-as-mediation-talks-set-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses to halt picketing as mediation talks begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND &mdash; The BC Nurses' Union has entered mediation in its dispute with employers and picketing is set to end as of Tuesday night in recognition of the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-nurses-to-halt-picketing-as-mediation-talks-begin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-nurses-to-halt-picketing-as-mediation-talks-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses expand picket lines to Vancouver Island at Nanaimo hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[NANAIMO &mdash; British Columbia nurses have expanded picket lines to Vancouver Island with the escalated job action now reaching Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-nurses-expand-picket-lines-to-vancouver-island-at-nanaimo-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-nurses-expand-picket-lines-to-vancouver-island-at-nanaimo-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Ottawa and oilsands companies reach Pathways agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; The Alberta government, Ottawa and five major oilsands producers have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the multibillion-dollar Pathways carbon capture and storage project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-ottawa-and-oilsands-companies-reach-pathways-agreement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alberta-ottawa-and-oilsands-companies-reach-pathways-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU rallies dozens of nations to pledge $1 billion for recovery fund in Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRUSSELS (AP) &mdash; The European Union coordinated efforts to raise 900 million euros ($1 billion) in aid for Gaza, working with 65 governments and organizations including the White House and the United Nations, the bloc's top diplomat said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eu-rallies-dozens-of-nations-to-pledge-1-billion-for-recovery-fund-in-gaza/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/eu-rallies-dozens-of-nations-to-pledge-1-billion-for-recovery-fund-in-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LETTER: Mayoral candidate calls for action on poverty, addiction and hunger]]></title><description><![CDATA['I've lived in North Bay my entire life, and I plan to spend the rest of my life here. I care deeply about this city and believe it has incredible potential']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/letter-mayoral-candidate-calls-for-action-on-poverty-addiction-and-hunger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/letter-mayoral-candidate-calls-for-action-on-poverty-addiction-and-hunger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; Ukraine and nine other countries announced Monday they were forming a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, utilizing Kyiv&rsquo;s experience infighting Russia's full-scale invasionfor over four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ukraine-and-9-other-countries-announce-a-coalition-to-protect-europe-from-ballistic-missiles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ukraine-and-9-other-countries-announce-a-coalition-to-protect-europe-from-ballistic-missiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot and killed by ICE in Maine was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) &mdash; The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-shot-and-killed-by-ice-in-maine-was-not-the-target-of-warrant-sen-angus-king-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-shot-and-killed-by-ice-in-maine-was-not-the-target-of-warrant-sen-angus-king-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE shot and killed motorist in Maine. Advocates say he's a 26-year-old man from Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) &mdash; A federal immigration officer fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week thatU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementagents have used deadly force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ice-shot-and-killed-motorist-in-maine-advocates-say-hes-a-26-year-old-man-from-colombia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ice-shot-and-killed-motorist-in-maine-advocates-say-hes-a-26-year-old-man-from-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE shot and killed a motorist in Maine. Advocates say he's a 26-year-old from Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) &mdash; A federal immigration officer fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week thatU.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ice-shot-and-killed-a-motorist-in-maine-advocates-say-hes-a-26-year-old-from-colombia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ice-shot-and-killed-a-motorist-in-maine-advocates-say-hes-a-26-year-old-from-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) &mdash; A federal immigration officer fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week thatU.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ice-officer-who-fatally-shot-driver-in-maine-was-fearing-for-public-safety-agency-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ice-officer-who-fatally-shot-driver-in-maine-was-fearing-for-public-safety-agency-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE agent shoots and kills a motorist in Biddeford, Maine, Sen. Angus King says]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) &mdash; A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week thatU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementofficers have used deadly force. Sen. Angus King, I-Me.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ice-agent-shoots-and-kills-a-motorist-in-biddeford-maine-sen-angus-king-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ice-agent-shoots-and-kills-a-motorist-in-biddeford-maine-sen-angus-king-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, involved ICE, state House speaker says]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) &mdash; ICE was involved in the fatal shooting of someone in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday, though details of what transpired remain scarce, the speaker of the Maine House said in a social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fatal-shooting-in-biddeford-maine-involved-ice-state-house-speaker-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fatal-shooting-in-biddeford-maine-involved-ice-state-house-speaker-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says South Carolina's governor should appoint Graham&rsquo;s sister to finish his term]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Monday he&rsquo;s recommended thatLindsey Graham&rsquo;ssister be named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate. Trump posted on social media that Gov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-south-carolinas-governor-should-appoint-grahamrsquos-sister-to-finish-his-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-south-carolinas-governor-should-appoint-grahamrsquos-sister-to-finish-his-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Carolina's governor should appoint Graham&rsquo;s sister to finish his term, Trump says]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Monday he&rsquo;s recommended thatLindsey Graham&rsquo;ssister be named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate. Trump posted on social media that Gov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/south-carolinas-governor-should-appoint-grahamrsquos-sister-to-finish-his-term-trump-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/south-carolinas-governor-should-appoint-grahamrsquos-sister-to-finish-his-term-trump-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term]]></title><description><![CDATA[COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) &mdash;Lindsey Graham&rsquo;ssister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.South Carolina Gov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/darline-graham-nordone-sister-of-lindsey-graham-chosen-to-fulfill-remainder-of-his-us-senate-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/darline-graham-nordone-sister-of-lindsey-graham-chosen-to-fulfill-remainder-of-his-us-senate-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Innu of Pessamit reject agreement worth over $2.5B with Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; The Innu of Pessamit have voted against a multi-billion dollar agreement with Hydro-Qu&eacute;bec and the Quebec government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-innu-of-pessamit-reject-agreement-worth-over-25b-with-quebec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-innu-of-pessamit-reject-agreement-worth-over-25b-with-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members of Pessamit Innu community celebrate the refusal of an agreement with Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; The Innu of Pessamit voted on Sunday to reject an agreement proposed by Hydro-Qu&eacute;bec and the Government of Quebec, which could have settled longstanding legal disputes and paved the way to new energy projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/members-of-pessamit-innu-community-celebrate-the-refusal-of-an-agreement-with-quebec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/members-of-pessamit-innu-community-celebrate-the-refusal-of-an-agreement-with-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.H. (AP) &mdash; A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims, a judge ruled Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-who-killed-dartmouth-professors-at-17-to-get-a-chance-at-parole-in-about-20-years-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/man-who-killed-dartmouth-professors-at-17-to-get-a-chance-at-parole-in-about-20-years-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Olympic Games left a legacy that's still being felt, 50 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; When reflecting on the 1976 Montreal Games, it's hard not to think of the controversies surrounding the Olympic Stadium, whose problem-plagued construction and ballooning costs earned it the nickname the "Big Owe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/montreal-olympic-games-left-a-legacy-thats-still-being-felt-50-years-later/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/montreal-olympic-games-left-a-legacy-thats-still-being-felt-50-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late hospital advocate honoured at North Bay Regional Health Centre with named courtyard and memorial tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA['To have this space named in the hospital that Gary loved is so touching']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/late-hospital-advocate-honoured-at-north-bay-regional-health-centre-with-named-courtyard-and-memorial-tribute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/late-hospital-advocate-honoured-at-north-bay-regional-health-centre-with-named-courtyard-and-memorial-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[RWAMPARA, Congo (AP) &mdash; Dozens of people working at anEbola treatment centerin northeast Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/dozens-at-an-ebola-treatment-center-in-northeast-congo-strike-over-unpaid-salaries-and-bonuses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/dozens-at-an-ebola-treatment-center-in-northeast-congo-strike-over-unpaid-salaries-and-bonuses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo go on strike over unpaid salaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUNIA, Congo (AP) &mdash; Dozens of people working at anEbola treatment centerin northeast Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/dozens-at-an-ebola-treatment-center-in-northeast-congo-go-on-strike-over-unpaid-salaries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/dozens-at-an-ebola-treatment-center-in-northeast-congo-go-on-strike-over-unpaid-salaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney staffer Braeden Caley to seek nomination in B.C. byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; One of Prime Minister Mark Carney's key staffers says he'll be stepping away from his role as he considers running for a seat in Parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-staffer-braeden-caley-to-seek-nomination-in-bc-byelection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-staffer-braeden-caley-to-seek-nomination-in-bc-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney shuffles PMO as aide leaves to run in B.C. byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting around some of the senior advisers in his office in a series of moves some Liberal strategists said shows he is putting his own stamp on government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-shuffles-pmo-as-aide-leaves-to-run-in-bc-byelection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-shuffles-pmo-as-aide-leaves-to-run-in-bc-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-day heat wave expected to settle over North Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay and Area residents are being urged to take precautions as a multi-day heat warning settles over the region.Environment Canada is forecasting several days of high temperatures and humid conditions that could pose health risks especially for seniors, young children and those working outdoors.Environment Canada issued a heat warning for North Bay, Powassan and Mattawa beginning today through to Wednesday evening or Thursday. Temperatures are expected to reach between 30C to 37C with humi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/multi-day-heat-wave-expected-to-settle-over-north-bay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/multi-day-heat-wave-expected-to-settle-over-north-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION:  Bill Walton, North Bay needs more credibility to be heard at Queen’s Park and Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local columnist is asking whether North Bay&rsquo;s voice is being heard in provincial and federal politics, arguing the city needs to improve its credibility and speak up more effectively]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opinion-bill-walton-north-bay-needs-more-credibility-to-be-heard-at-queens-park-and-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opinion-bill-walton-north-bay-needs-more-credibility-to-be-heard-at-queens-park-and-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; The killing of former British politicianAnn Widdecombeis now being considered an act of terror, police said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-police-rearrest-the-suspect-in-ann-widdecombe-killing-on-terrorism-suspicion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-police-rearrest-the-suspect-in-ann-widdecombe-killing-on-terrorism-suspicion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in Ann Widdecombe's death in UK was again arrested on suspicion of terrorism]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing former British politicianAnn Widdecombeis now suspected of terrorism crimes, police said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-in-ann-widdecombes-death-in-uk-was-again-arrested-on-suspicion-of-terrorism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-in-ann-widdecombes-death-in-uk-was-again-arrested-on-suspicion-of-terrorism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay butterfly release returns for 17th year to support palliative care network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants honour loved ones at North Bay waterfront annual butterfly release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-butterfly-release-returns-for-17th-year-to-support-palliative-care-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-butterfly-release-returns-for-17th-year-to-support-palliative-care-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAIRO (AP) &mdash; The Iran-backedHouthirebels inYemensaid they launched missiles and drones atSaudi Arabia&rsquo;sAbha International Airport on Monday in response to airstrikes they blamed on Saudi Arabia that struck Sanaa International Airport earl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/yemens-houthis-strike-saudi-arabias-abha-airport-with-missiles-and-drones-in-a-sharp-escalation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/yemens-houthis-strike-saudi-arabias-abha-airport-with-missiles-and-drones-in-a-sharp-escalation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-says-an-iran-backed-group-was-behind-attacks-on-jewish-community-bans-revolutionary-guard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-says-an-iran-backed-group-was-behind-attacks-on-jewish-community-bans-revolutionary-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen's international airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAIRO (AP) &mdash; Iranian-backed Houthi rebels inYemenaccused Saudi Arabia of carrying out airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-backed-houthis-accuse-saudi-arabia-of-striking-yemens-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-backed-houthis-accuse-saudi-arabia-of-striking-yemens-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAIRO (AP) &mdash; Iranian-backed Houthi rebels inYemensaid Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport on Monday, while the internationally recognized government in Yemen said they were meant to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-backed-houthi-rebels-in-yemen-say-saudi-airstrikes-hit-sanaa-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-backed-houthi-rebels-in-yemen-say-saudi-airstrikes-hit-sanaa-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houthi rebels in Yemen say Sanaa International Airport is hit by Saudi strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAIRO (AP) &mdash; Houthi rebels in Yemen say Sanaa International Airport has been hit by Saudi strikes. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said Monday on Telegram that Saudi Arabia launched the airstrikes in what he called an &ldquo;end to the de-escalation phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/houthi-rebels-in-yemen-say-sanaa-international-airport-is-hit-by-saudi-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/houthi-rebels-in-yemen-say-sanaa-international-airport-is-hit-by-saudi-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People killed in Bangkok music bar fire were found trapped in windowless bathrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; Most of the people who were killed in a huge fire in aBangkokmusic bar were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames thatclaimed at least 27 lives , authorities said Monday as investig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/people-killed-in-bangkok-music-bar-fire-were-found-trapped-in-windowless-bathrooms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/people-killed-in-bangkok-music-bar-fire-were-found-trapped-in-windowless-bathrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators probe a fire at a music bar in Bangkok that killed at least 27 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; A huge fire tore through a music bar inBangkokovernight, killing at least 27 people and leaving 25 hospitalized in critical condition on Monday as investigations began into the Thai capital's deadliest blaze in 17 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/investigators-probe-a-fire-at-a-music-bar-in-bangkok-that-killed-at-least-27-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/investigators-probe-a-fire-at-a-music-bar-in-bangkok-that-killed-at-least-27-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seeking help to find missing North Bay woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Police Service has serious concerns about Laura's well-being.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-seeking-help-to-find-missing-north-bay-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-seeking-help-to-find-missing-north-bay-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at a music bar in Bangkok kills at least 27 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; A huge fire tore through a music bar inBangkokovernight, killing at least 27 people and leaving 25 hospitalized in critical condition in the Thai capital's most deadly blaze in 17 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-at-a-music-bar-in-bangkok-kills-at-least-27-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-at-a-music-bar-in-bangkok-kills-at-least-27-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto police to provide update on deadly weekend street festival shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto police say Chief Myron Demkiw will provide an update this afternoon on the deadly shooting that took place at the Salsa on St. Clair festival this past weekend.The press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-police-to-provide-update-on-deadly-weekend-street-festival-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-police-to-provide-update-on-deadly-weekend-street-festival-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto police say festival shooting victims targeted, call for bigger gun penalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says the deadly weekend shooting that killed two people and sent thousands running for cover at a midtown festival was a "targeted event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-police-say-festival-shooting-victims-targeted-call-for-bigger-gun-penalties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-police-say-festival-shooting-victims-targeted-call-for-bigger-gun-penalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto police chief seeks tough penalties for public attacks like festival shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says the deadly weekend shooting that killed two people and sent thousands running for cover at a midtown festival was a "targeted event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-police-chief-seeks-tough-penalties-for-public-attacks-like-festival-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-police-chief-seeks-tough-penalties-for-public-attacks-like-festival-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulated iGaming market goes live in Alberta, government aims to box out grey market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDMONTON &mdash; Alberta's regulated iGaming system is now live, starting the race for private sports betting companies and online casinos to stake their shares in the provincial gambling market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/regulated-igaming-market-goes-live-in-alberta-government-aims-to-box-out-grey-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/regulated-igaming-market-goes-live-in-alberta-government-aims-to-box-out-grey-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario heat wave set to bring soaring temperatures that feel near 45 C]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; A heat wave has settled into parts of Ontario with meteorologists warning that temperatures are expected to climb in some areas, and could feel as hot as 45 C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-heat-wave-set-to-bring-soaring-temperatures-that-feel-near-45-c/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-heat-wave-set-to-bring-soaring-temperatures-that-feel-near-45-c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario heat wave set to bring feels-like temperatures near 45 C]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; All of Ontario appears to be in for another heat wave this week as Environment Canada meteorologists forecast feels-like temperatures of up to 45 C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-heat-wave-set-to-bring-feels-like-temperatures-near-45-c/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-heat-wave-set-to-bring-feels-like-temperatures-near-45-c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: Middle East tensions, Toronto shooting tribute, ticks on the rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-middle-east-tensions-toronto-shooting-tribute-ticks-on-the-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-middle-east-tensions-toronto-shooting-tribute-ticks-on-the-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of sexual assault in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; A Court of Quebec judge in Montreal has found fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion mogul Peter Nygard sexual assault trial begins in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Fashion mogul Peter Nygard will face sexual assault and forcible confinement charges at the Montreal courthouse today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-sexual-assault-trial-begins-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-sexual-assault-trial-begins-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of sexual assault in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; A Court of Quebec judge in Montreal has found fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CN Tower dims lights in tribute after deadly shooting at Toronto street festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto's iconic CN Tower paid tribute late Sunday to the victims of the shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival that left two people dead and sent thousands running for cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cn-tower-dims-lights-in-tribute-after-deadly-shooting-at-toronto-street-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cn-tower-dims-lights-in-tribute-after-deadly-shooting-at-toronto-street-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyme disease isn't the only tick-borne illness. Anaplasmosis is on the rise: doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; A new paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal urges doctors to consider anaplasmosis as a possible diagnosis for patients with unexplained fever as tick-borne illnesses rise in eastern Canada.<br />
Senior author Dr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lyme-disease-isnt-the-only-tick-borne-illness-anaplasmosis-is-on-the-rise-doctors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/lyme-disease-isnt-the-only-tick-borne-illness-anaplasmosis-is-on-the-rise-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; TheUnited States launched several waves of strikes on Iraninto Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing over the weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-ends-latest-round-of-airstrikes-on-iran-after-tehran-strikes-gulf-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-ends-latest-round-of-airstrikes-on-iran-after-tehran-strikes-gulf-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-begins-new-iran-strikes-after-trump-says-ships-will-be-charged-to-use-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-begins-new-iran-strikes-after-trump-says-ships-will-be-charged-to-use-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States andIraneach asserted Monday they controlledthe Strait of Hormuzafter a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-and-iran-vie-for-strait-of-hormuz-waterway-key-to-global-energy-supplies-in-latest-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-and-iran-vie-for-strait-of-hormuz-waterway-key-to-global-energy-supplies-in-latest-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is &ldquo;reinstating&rdquo; a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-us-will-blockade-iran-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-will-charge-ships-for-safe-passage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-us-will-blockade-iran-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-will-charge-ships-for-safe-passage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay police issue urgent appeal in search of missing woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay Police Service is seeking the public&rsquo;s help in locating a 35-year-old female named Laura who has been reported missing.Laura is described as 5&rsquo;2, 110-125 pounds, slight build, hazel eyes and natural red hair, which is cut short.She also has two full arm sleeves, spacers in both earlobes, septum piercing.She was wearing a ball cap, red T-shirt and light coloured jean shorts.Laura was last seen today in the Ski Club Road area around 2:30 p.m.&ldquo;North Bay Police Service h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-issue-urgent-appeal-in-search-of-missing-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-issue-urgent-appeal-in-search-of-missing-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province supports Royal Canadian Legions in Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli has announced the province is making it easier for Royal Canadian Legion branches in Nipissing to continue serving veterans and local communities by providing full liquor sales licence fee rebates.The rebate program, for eligible branches applying for or renewing their liquor sales licences, took effect on June 1 and applies retroactively to April 1, 2026.&ldquo;The Royal Canadian Legions in Nipissing have a long history of serving veterans and strengthening our communi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/province-supports-royal-canadian-legions-in-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/province-supports-royal-canadian-legions-in-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario government supporting Royal Canadian Legions in Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced that the Ontario government is making it easier for Royal Canadian Legion branches in Nipissing to continue serving veterans and local communities by providing full liquor sales licence fee rebates to eligible branches applying for or renewing their liquor sales licences. The rebate program took effect on June 1, 2026, and applies retroactively to April 1, 2026.&ldquo;The Royal Canadian Legions in Nipissing have a long history of serving veterans and strengthe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-government-supporting-royal-canadian-legions-in-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-government-supporting-royal-canadian-legions-in-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican&rsquo;s health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mcconnell-says-a-fall-led-to-his-hospitalization-breaking-weeks-of-silence-about-health-condition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mcconnell-says-a-fall-led-to-his-hospitalization-breaking-weeks-of-silence-about-health-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonnie Crombie to run for mayor of Mississauga, Ont., vying for her old job]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a short stint leading the Ontario Liberals, Bonnie Crombie is looking to get her old job back as mayor of Mississauga, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bonnie-crombie-to-run-for-mayor-of-mississauga-ont-vying-for-her-old-job/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bonnie-crombie-to-run-for-mayor-of-mississauga-ont-vying-for-her-old-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlord facing voyeurism charges after tenants find cameras in rooms: Calgary police]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; Calgary police say a landlord is facing voyeurism charges after multiple tenants discovered small cameras in bathrooms and bedrooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/landlord-facing-voyeurism-charges-after-tenants-find-cameras-in-rooms-calgary-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/landlord-facing-voyeurism-charges-after-tenants-find-cameras-in-rooms-calgary-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was steadfast defender of democracy and freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering his condolences to the family of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying he "stood resolutely in defence of democracy and freedom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-us-sen-lindsey-graham-was-steadfast-defender-of-democracy-and-freedom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-us-sen-lindsey-graham-was-steadfast-defender-of-democracy-and-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; A huge fire engulfed a pub inBangkokearly on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-breaks-out-at-a-pub-in-bangkok-killing-at-least-27-people-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-breaks-out-at-a-pub-in-bangkok-killing-at-least-27-people-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANGKOK (AP) &mdash; A huge fire engulfed a pub inBangkokearly on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-breaks-out-at-a-pub-in-bangkok-killing-at-least-27-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-breaks-out-at-a-pub-in-bangkok-killing-at-least-27-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brampton man facing charges after shootout, carjacking near downtown Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Several people were injured following a chaotic scene in Toronto that involved gunfire, a carjacking and pedestrians hit by a car.Police say they responded at around 3:30 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brampton-man-facing-charges-after-shootout-carjacking-near-downtown-toronto/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/brampton-man-facing-charges-after-shootout-carjacking-near-downtown-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Police Service welcomes new constable at swearing-in ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) proudly welcomed Constable Mackenzie Mills as the newest sworn police officer during a formal swearing-in ceremony held on July 8, 2026 at North Bay City Hall.The ceremony marked an important milestone in Constable Mills&rsquo; policing career as she took the Oath of Office, officially committing to serve and protect the residents of North Bay.Constable Mills completed the Police Foundations Program at Canadore College in 2014 before earning a Bachelor of Art]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-service-welcomes-new-constable-at-swearing-in-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-service-welcomes-new-constable-at-swearing-in-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival cancelled as police investigate deadly shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; The remainder of Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival has been cancelled as police continue to investigate a shooting that left two people dead and others injured at the event on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/torontos-salsa-on-st-clair-festival-cancelled-as-police-investigate-deadly-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/torontos-salsa-on-st-clair-festival-cancelled-as-police-investigate-deadly-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear, grief and calls for security after deadly shooting at Toronto street festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; A Toronto street that should have been packed with vendors and dancing people was all but deserted on Sunday after a shooting the night before at the Salsa on St. Clair festival left two people dead and sent thousands running for cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fear-grief-and-calls-for-security-after-deadly-shooting-at-toronto-street-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fear-grief-and-calls-for-security-after-deadly-shooting-at-toronto-street-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Lions roar into semifinals, sparking celebration in North Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheers echoed through a North Bay restaurant Saturday evening as England fans celebrated a thrilling FIFA World Cup quarterfinal win that sent the Three Lions to the semifinals for only the fourth time in the country&rsquo;s history.&ldquo;Emotions are running wild, dad looks like he was crying,&rdquo; Darren Long told The Nugget Saturday night.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s so loud in here. There are England fans all throughout the bar.&rdquo;The Long family from North Bay had a little extra British suppor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/three-lions-roar-into-semifinals-sparking-celebration-in-north-bay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/three-lions-roar-into-semifinals-sparking-celebration-in-north-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bantam Bulldogs off to semi's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junior Varsity Bulldogs' season ended in Scarborough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bantam-bulldogs-off-to-semis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bantam-bulldogs-off-to-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Social phenomenon': Fashion saddles up to politics at the Calgary Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; The Calgary Stampede is more than a rodeo. It's a runway for western fashion that politicians strut down each year.Politicians of all stripes attend the annual exhibition and rodeo, considered a celebration of everything western.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/social-phenomenon-fashion-saddles-up-to-politics-at-the-calgary-stampede/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/social-phenomenon-fashion-saddles-up-to-politics-at-the-calgary-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney set to attend last day of Calgary Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to attend the last day of this year's Calgary Stampede.Carney attended the annual rodeo and exhibition Saturday night, munching on mini doughnuts and taking in some chuckwagon races.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/prime-minister-mark-carney-set-to-attend-last-day-of-calgary-stampede/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/prime-minister-mark-carney-set-to-attend-last-day-of-calgary-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Power hungry': Nuclear renaissance a boon for Canada's mining and reactor sectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[CIGAR LAKE, SASK. &mdash; Taryn Roske lost her job twice when the nuclear industry had ground to a halt.The Cameco employee and hundreds of others were laid off from the company&rsquo;s Rabbit Lake mine in northern Saskatchewan after it shut down in 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/power-hungry-nuclear-renaissance-a-boon-for-canadas-mining-and-reactor-sectors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/power-hungry-nuclear-renaissance-a-boon-for-canadas-mining-and-reactor-sectors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've been training all year': Carney masters the art of flipping Stampede flapjacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney has waited a year for a Stampede pancake breakfast do-over, and managed to perfect the art of flapjack flipping on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ive-been-training-all-year-carney-masters-the-art-of-flipping-stampede-flapjacks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ive-been-training-all-year-carney-masters-the-art-of-flipping-stampede-flapjacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney perfects flipping Stampede flapjacks as separatists host similar breakfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney perfected the art of flapjack flipping at a pancake breakfast Sunday as Alberta separatists vying to shed his leadership held a similar event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-perfects-flipping-stampede-flapjacks-as-separatists-host-similar-breakfast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-perfects-flipping-stampede-flapjacks-as-separatists-host-similar-breakfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at Canada's uranium mining industry and its plan for nuclear plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[CIGAR LAKE, SASK. &mdash; After about a decade of stagnation, the nuclear industry is now seeing what some are calling a renaissance. Here's a look at the sector in Canada and its future plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-look-at-canadas-uranium-mining-industry-and-its-plan-for-nuclear-plants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-look-at-canadas-uranium-mining-industry-and-its-plan-for-nuclear-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Senate: A glimpse at the operations of the upper chamber]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first appointments to the Senate on Tuesday, naming four new senators to the upper chamber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadas-senate-a-glimpse-at-the-operations-of-the-upper-chamber/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadas-senate-a-glimpse-at-the-operations-of-the-upper-chamber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather reprieve ending for crews battling B.C. wildfires as hotter temperatures loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Wildfire Service says hotter temperatures are on the way, ending a brief weather reprieve for firefighters battling twin blazes in the Fraser Canyon over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/weather-reprieve-ending-for-crews-battling-bc-wildfires-as-hotter-temperatures-loom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/weather-reprieve-ending-for-crews-battling-bc-wildfires-as-hotter-temperatures-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation alert for East Kootenay wildfire, Brunswick Creek fire grows: officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of properties in British Columbia's East Kootenay region are under an evacuation alert as another out-of-control wildfire burns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/evacuation-alert-for-east-kootenay-wildfire-brunswick-creek-fire-grows-officials/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/evacuation-alert-for-east-kootenay-wildfire-brunswick-creek-fire-grows-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Wildfire Service calls for compliance amid reports of speeding and drone flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Wildfire Service is issuing a call for compliance, as two out-of-control wildfires continue to burn in the Fraser Canyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-wildfire-service-calls-for-compliance-amid-reports-of-speeding-and-drone-flights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-wildfire-service-calls-for-compliance-amid-reports-of-speeding-and-drone-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a &ldquo;brief and sudden illness,&rdquo; his office said in statement posted on social media. The office did not provide any additional details about the South Carolina Republican, who was 71 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-sen-lindsey-graham-has-died-after-a-brief-and-unexpected-illness-his-office-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-sen-lindsey-graham-has-died-after-a-brief-and-unexpected-illness-his-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Sen.Lindsey Graham , one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for amore aggressive U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sen-lindsey-graham-likely-died-after-aorta-tear-medical-examiner-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sen-lindsey-graham-likely-died-after-aorta-tear-medical-examiner-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture, medical examiner says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Sen.Lindsey Graham , one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for amore aggressive U.S. foreign policy , has died after a &ldquo;brief and sudden illness." He was 71.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sen-lindsey-graham-likely-died-after-aorta-rupture-medical-examiner-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sen-lindsey-graham-likely-died-after-aorta-rupture-medical-examiner-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Sen.Lindsey Graham , one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for amore aggressive U.S. foreign policy , has died after a &ldquo;brief and sudden illness,&rdquo; his office said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sen-lindsey-graham-a-close-trump-ally-dies-after-a-brief-and-unexpected-illness-his-office-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sen-lindsey-graham-a-close-trump-ally-dies-after-a-brief-and-unexpected-illness-his-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after brief illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia&rsquo;s preliminary findings are that Republican South Carolina Sen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sen-lindsey-graham-a-close-trump-ally-and-foreign-policy-hawk-dies-after-brief-illness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sen-lindsey-graham-a-close-trump-ally-and-foreign-policy-hawk-dies-after-brief-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Confused about Ontario&rsquo;s new car insurance rules? You're not alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Now that certain auto insurance benefits are optional in Ontario, we revisit an important conversation that every driver should hear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/video-confused-about-ontariorsquos-new-car-insurance-rules-youre-not-alone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/video-confused-about-ontariorsquos-new-car-insurance-rules-youre-not-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and thenshattered tradition by voluntarily turning over po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/qatars-former-ruler-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-has-died-at-age-74-state-news-agency-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/qatars-former-ruler-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-has-died-at-age-74-state-news-agency-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and thenshattered tradition by voluntarily turning over po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/qatars-former-ruler-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-has-died-at-74/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/qatars-former-ruler-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-has-died-at-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford and Unifor strike tentative deal for three-year labour contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new deal has been struck for a three-year labour contract between a union representing Canadian autoworkers and Ford Motor Co..The tentative agreement covers roughly 5,000 workers at five plants in southern Ontario and one in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ford-and-unifor-strike-tentative-deal-for-three-year-labour-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ford-and-unifor-strike-tentative-deal-for-three-year-labour-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alvarezs-112th-minute-goal-helps-lift-argentina-past-switzerland-3-1-and-into-world-cup-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alvarezs-112th-minute-goal-helps-lift-argentina-past-switzerland-3-1-and-into-world-cup-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash;The United States attacked Iranearly Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-iran-over-latest-ship-attack-and-tehran-responds-by-hitting-arab-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-iran-over-latest-ship-attack-and-tehran-responds-by-hitting-arab-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US strikes Iran again as it tries to limit attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; TheUnited States attacked Iranon Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-iran-again-as-it-tries-to-limit-attacks-on-ships-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-strikes-iran-again-as-it-tries-to-limit-attacks-on-ships-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash;The United States attacked Iranearly Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-attacks-iran-over-ship-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-responds-by-hitting-gulf-arab-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-attacks-iran-over-ship-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-responds-by-hitting-gulf-arab-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash;The United States attacked Iranearly Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-attacks-iran-over-ship-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-responds-by-hitting-arab-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-attacks-iran-over-ship-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-responds-by-hitting-arab-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash;The United States attacked Iranearly Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the container ship ablaze and forcing its crew to abandon it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-attacks-iran-over-ship-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-lashes-out-again-at-gulf-arab-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-attacks-iran-over-ship-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-lashes-out-again-at-gulf-arab-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United Arab Emirates warned the public Sunday of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/united-arab-emirates-warns-public-of-incoming-missile-and-drone-attack-as-explosions-heard-in-qatar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/united-arab-emirates-warns-public-of-incoming-missile-and-drone-attack-as-explosions-heard-in-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The U.S. military said it has launched another round of strikes against Iran &ldquo;to degrade their ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-us-launches-more-strikes-on-iran-as-the-standoff-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-escalates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-us-launches-more-strikes-on-iran-as-the-standoff-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran reports new attacks on military targets on Qeshm island near the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; TheUnited States attacked Iranearly Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-reports-new-attacks-on-military-targets-on-qeshm-island-near-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-reports-new-attacks-on-military-targets-on-qeshm-island-near-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; TheUnited States attacked Iranon Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-reports-new-attacks-on-military-targets-on-its-largest-island-near-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/iran-reports-new-attacks-on-military-targets-on-its-largest-island-near-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead, several injured in shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto police say two people were killed and several were injured in a shooting at the popular Salsa on St. Clair festival.Police say the shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. in the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-dead-several-injured-in-shooting-at-torontos-salsa-on-st-clair-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-dead-several-injured-in-shooting-at-torontos-salsa-on-st-clair-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead in shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto police say two people were killed in a shooting at the popular Salsa on St. Clair festival.Police say the shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. in the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-dead-in-shooting-at-torontos-salsa-on-st-clair-festival-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-dead-in-shooting-at-torontos-salsa-on-st-clair-festival-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern NDP MPPs demand action on highway safety issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario NDP Caucus issued a press release this week demanding the province implement stricter oversights of Ontario&rsquo;s trucking industry.Their demands for change come after Ontario&rsquo;s Auditor General released a scathing report that revealed significant flaws in the province&rsquo;s commercial driver training, including unregistered training facilities cutting corners on mandatory training hours.The Auditor General&rsquo;s report, released on May 12, can be readhere .The Ford gover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ndp-mpps-demand-action-on-highway-safety-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northern-ndp-mpps-demand-action-on-highway-safety-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bellingham-scores-twice-to-lift-england-past-haaland-and-norway-2-1-and-into-world-cup-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bellingham-scores-twice-to-lift-england-past-haaland-and-norway-2-1-and-into-world-cup-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The quest to bring the ancient pawpaw fruit back to Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Indigenous-led movement is restoring the tropical-tasting, climate-resilient fruit tree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-quest-to-bring-the-ancient-pawpaw-fruit-back-to-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-quest-to-bring-the-ancient-pawpaw-fruit-back-to-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPP Vic Fedeli announces $75,000 to support seniors activities in Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced that the Ontario government is investing $75,000 to support three local senior&rsquo;s programs. This funding provided through the Seniors Community Grants Projects will help seniors stay fit, active, healthy, and socially connected in Nipissing.&ldquo;The Ontario government recognizes the importance of investing in senior&rsquo;s programs, services, and activities that support the health and well-being of seniors across the province,&rdquo; says Fedeli. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mpp-vic-fedeli-announces-75000-to-support-seniors-activities-in-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mpp-vic-fedeli-announces-75000-to-support-seniors-activities-in-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario government providing over $90,000 to support arts and culture in Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced that the Ontario government is investing over $90,000 through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) project grants and the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF). This support is part of the government&rsquo;s plan to protect Ontario by supporting workers, businesses and communities in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty.&ldquo;Our government understands the important role professional artists play in fostering dynamic and thriving communities across Ontario,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-government-providing-over-90000-to-support-arts-and-culture-in-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-government-providing-over-90000-to-support-arts-and-culture-in-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/veteran-pilot-killed-fighting-nwt-wildfire-was-a-trusted-leader-and-patient-mentor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/veteran-pilot-killed-fighting-nwt-wildfire-was-a-trusted-leader-and-patient-mentor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEIJING (AP) &mdash; Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China&rsquo;s eastern province of Zhejiang late on Saturday night and was expected to gradually weaken, state media reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/typhoon-bavi-makes-landfall-in-eastern-china-as-more-than-1-million-are-evacuated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/typhoon-bavi-makes-landfall-in-eastern-china-as-more-than-1-million-are-evacuated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From torn mesh to broken tent poles, practical fixes for outdoor gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[From portable camp chairs to tent pole splints and self-adhesive patches, outdoors enthusiasts across northern Ontario say comfort and preparedness often come down to a few lightweight items. This week, Back Roads Bill rounds up gear and repair ideas that don&rsquo;t take up much space]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/from-torn-mesh-to-broken-tent-poles-practical-fixes-for-outdoor-gear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/from-torn-mesh-to-broken-tent-poles-practical-fixes-for-outdoor-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Much better deal': U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is confirming the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27.Trump said in an overnight post on Truth Social that he was able to cut a much better deal for the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/much-better-deal-us-president-donald-trump-confirms-gordie-howe-bridge-opening/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/much-better-deal-us-president-donald-trump-confirms-gordie-howe-bridge-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build it, and they came : new twin-pad arena lands major AAA tournaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &ldquo;build it and they will come&rdquo; philosophy is already becoming reality in North Bay, where the city&rsquo;s twin-pad arena has already helped secure two major AAA hockey tournaments.The new twin-pad facility is expected to open next month.&ldquo;In the first year of the new rink alone we are now able to host two major AAA events that will bring up to 20 teams for 1,000 hotel nights and endless restaurant and other tourism benefits,&rdquo; said Mark Lockhart, President of the North]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/build-it-and-they-came-new-twin-pad-arena-lands-major-aaa-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/build-it-and-they-came-new-twin-pad-arena-lands-major-aaa-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirteen unresolved items still left on North Bay council’s list]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is still quite of unfinished business left on this council&rsquo;s desk.Thirteen items are listed on Matters Remaining on Various Committees List.And with six weeks left to go before final nomination day August 21, time is ticking.The list includes several top election topics such as Castle Arms, the future of West Ferris Arena and master plan update and Algonquin Avenue Traffic Study.There are three remaining issues in general government &mdash; Castle Arms, proposed amendment to Indemni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/thirteen-unresolved-items-still-left-on-north-bay-councils-list-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/thirteen-unresolved-items-still-left-on-north-bay-councils-list-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirteen unresolved items still left on North Bay council's list]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is still quite of unfinished business left on this council&rsquo;s desk.Thirteen items are listed on Matters Remaining on Various Committees List.And with six weeks left to go before final nomination day August 21, time is ticking.The list includes several top election topics such as Castle Arms, the future of West Ferris Arena and master plan update and Algonquin Avenue Traffic Study.There are three remaining issues in general government &ndash; Castle Arms, proposed amendment to Indemni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/thirteen-unresolved-items-still-left-on-north-bay-councils-list/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/thirteen-unresolved-items-still-left-on-north-bay-councils-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa mum on joining legal case against Trump's sanctioning of Canadian ICC judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Ottawa won't say whether it will intervene in support of a Winnipeg-born global judge who is asking a U.S. court to reverse sanctions ordered by U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-mum-on-joining-legal-case-against-trumps-sanctioning-of-canadian-icc-judge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-mum-on-joining-legal-case-against-trumps-sanctioning-of-canadian-icc-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's looking good': Carney chats pipelines while mingling at Calgary Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney, on the heels of a trip to the Middle East, landed Saturday night at the Calgary Stampede where he ate mini doughnuts, watched chuckwagon races &mdash; and talked pipelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/its-looking-good-carney-chats-pipelines-while-mingling-at-calgary-stampede/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/its-looking-good-carney-chats-pipelines-while-mingling-at-calgary-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/how-the-federal-governments-proposed-digital-regulator-would-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/how-the-federal-governments-proposed-digital-regulator-would-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney heading to Alberta for Calgary Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; On the heels of his latest trip abroad, Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Alberta for the Calgary Stampede.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-heading-to-alberta-for-calgary-stampede/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-heading-to-alberta-for-calgary-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of Stampede visit, Carney reiterates bid for unity to solve energy crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[CALGARY &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney doubled down on his call for national co-operation to tackle a "threefold energy crisis" before his planned appearance Saturday at the Calgary Stampede.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ahead-of-stampede-visit-carney-reiterates-bid-for-unity-to-solve-energy-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ahead-of-stampede-visit-carney-reiterates-bid-for-unity-to-solve-energy-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat capsized in southern Vietnam]]></title><description><![CDATA[HANOI, Vietnam (AP) &mdash; Authorities in southern Vietnam say 15 Indian tourists have died after their speedboat capsized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/15-indian-tourists-were-killed-after-a-speedboat-capsized-in-southern-vietnam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/15-indian-tourists-were-killed-after-a-speedboat-capsized-in-southern-vietnam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon as crews battle B.C. wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highway 1 has reopened in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon as crews continue to battle twin wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/highway-1-reopens-in-fraser-canyon-as-crews-battle-bc-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/highway-1-reopens-in-fraser-canyon-as-crews-battle-bc-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews battling B.C. wildfires get weather break with cooler temps and lighter winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two wildfires continue to threaten communities in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon, even though the winds have died down a bit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crews-battling-bc-wildfires-get-weather-break-with-cooler-temps-and-lighter-winds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crews-battling-bc-wildfires-get-weather-break-with-cooler-temps-and-lighter-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an &lsquo;unauthorized route&rsquo; was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire ag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-says-it-is-striking-iran-in-response-to-attack-on-civilian-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-military-says-it-is-striking-iran-in-response-to-attack-on-civilian-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-threatens-iran-after-ayatollah-ali-khameneis-funeral-saw-open-calls-for-his-killing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-threatens-iran-after-ayatollah-ali-khameneis-funeral-saw-open-calls-for-his-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan grounding 3 wildfire planes that are same model as one in N.W.T. crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[REGINA &mdash; Saskatchewan is pausing three planes from wildfire missions because of a fatal crash involving the same aircraft model in the Northwest Territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/saskatchewan-grounding-3-wildfire-planes-that-are-same-model-as-one-in-nwt-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/saskatchewan-grounding-3-wildfire-planes-that-are-same-model-as-one-in-nwt-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BR-BCNU-Job-Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; Special mediators have been appointed to help settle the British Columbia nurses' dispute but the union says its members are not backing off from their plans to expand job actions to Vancouver Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/br-bcnu-job-action/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/br-bcnu-job-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Vancouver man wanted for U.S. crimes has been arrested in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; A West Vancouver man named in an American indictment as part of a multipronged investigation into international organized crime has been arrested in France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/west-vancouver-man-wanted-for-us-crimes-has-been-arrested-in-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/west-vancouver-man-wanted-for-us-crimes-has-been-arrested-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innu community in Quebec signs deal to take back control of child welfare services]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Innu community in the C&ocirc;te-Nord region of Quebec has signed a deal with the federal and provincial governments to officially recognize its jurisdiction over child and family services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/innu-community-in-quebec-signs-deal-to-take-back-control-of-child-welfare-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/innu-community-in-quebec-signs-deal-to-take-back-control-of-child-welfare-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LETTER: Council attendance is not the same thing as Council effectiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA['I was surprised to hear that rather than scrutinizing the spending of city departments, some on council see their main duty is to show up for roll calls']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/letter-council-attendance-is-not-the-same-thing-as-council-effectiveness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/letter-council-attendance-is-not-the-same-thing-as-council-effectiveness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media consortium seeks Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; A consortium of media outlets has gone to court in British Columbia to obtain information about guns used in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting and the firearms seized from the home of the attacker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/media-consortium-seeks-tumbler-ridge-bc-shooting-documents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/media-consortium-seeks-tumbler-ridge-bc-shooting-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Maine (AP) &mdash; Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork toformally withdrawfrom Maine&rsquo;s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats&rsquo; pursuit of chamber control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/graham-platner-withdraws-from-maine-senate-race-kicking-off-democrats-quest-for-nominee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/graham-platner-withdraws-from-maine-senate-race-kicking-off-democrats-quest-for-nominee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham Platner submits withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) &mdash; Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork toformally withdrawfrom Maine&rsquo;s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats&rsquo; pursuit of chamber control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/graham-platner-submits-withdraws-from-maine-senate-race-kicking-off-democrats-quest-for-nominee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/graham-platner-submits-withdraws-from-maine-senate-race-kicking-off-democrats-quest-for-nominee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, the federal government says.A news release says Canada and Michigan agreed to opening the bridge with the support of the United States Government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-international-bridge-to-open-july-27-after-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-international-bridge-to-open-july-27-after-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe International Bridge to open in July after delay: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open this month after a ribbon-cutting ceremony in June was delayed as the Trump administration looked to renegotiate a long-standing agreement between Canada and the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-international-bridge-to-open-in-july-after-delay-sources/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-international-bridge-to-open-in-july-after-delay-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe International Bridge to open after delay: AP sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open in July, sources tell The Associated Press.A ribbon-cutting ceremony was delayed last month after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick intervened days before it was set to take place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-international-bridge-to-open-after-delay-ap-sources/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gordie-howe-international-bridge-to-open-after-delay-ap-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay hospital says patients need more care than they did a few years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay Regional Health Centre officials say more patients are arriving with serious conditions and needing longer hospital stays and more specialized care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-hospital-says-patients-need-more-care-than-they-did-a-few-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-hospital-says-patients-need-more-care-than-they-did-a-few-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end the B.C. nurses' dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRINCE GEORGE &mdash; Veteran mediator Vince Ready has been appointed to try to help settle the British Columbia nurses' dispute as the union steps up its job action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/veteran-mediator-vince-ready-to-step-in-to-try-to-end-the-bc-nurses-dispute-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/veteran-mediator-vince-ready-to-step-in-to-try-to-end-the-bc-nurses-dispute-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end the B.C. nurses dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRINCE GEORGE &mdash; Veteran mediator Vince Ready has been appointed to try to help settle the British Columbia nurses' dispute as the union steps up its job action.<br />
Premier David Eby says the goal is to get the nurses back to work as soon as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/veteran-mediator-vince-ready-to-step-in-to-try-to-end-the-bc-nurses-dispute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/veteran-mediator-vince-ready-to-step-in-to-try-to-end-the-bc-nurses-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses' dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRINCE GEORGE &mdash; Veteran mediator Vince Ready has been appointed to try to help settle the British Columbia nurses' dispute as the union steps up its job action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/veteran-mediator-vince-ready-to-step-in-to-try-to-end-bc-nurses-dispute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/veteran-mediator-vince-ready-to-step-in-to-try-to-end-bc-nurses-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Canadian bridge set to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAWYER, Mich. (AP) &mdash; A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-canadian-bridge-set-to-open-by-late-july-after-delay-due-to-issues-between-countries-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-canadian-bridge-set-to-open-by-late-july-after-delay-due-to-issues-between-countries-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Canada bridge set to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAWYER, Mich. (AP) &mdash; A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-canada-bridge-set-to-open-by-late-july-after-delay-due-to-issues-between-countries-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-canada-bridge-set-to-open-by-late-july-after-delay-due-to-issues-between-countries-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four anglers fined $4,250 for fishing and littering offences on Lady Evelyn Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remote snowmobile patrol led to the seizure of eight lake trout and the discovery of garbage scattered across the ice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/four-anglers-fined-4250-for-fishing-and-littering-offences-on-lady-evelyn-lake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/four-anglers-fined-4250-for-fishing-and-littering-offences-on-lady-evelyn-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Minor Hockey urges city to keep West Ferris Arena open]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay Minor Hockey Association would like to see West Ferris Arena remain open for hockey teams to hold practices.The association is also cautioning the City of North Bay if Trout Creek Arena closes, ice users will not be any further ahead.The association was responding to the release of the city&rsquo;s ice allocation policy review.&ldquo;Our rep teams alone used almost 300 hours of ice for practices alone on ice surfaces outside the City of North Bay,&rdquo; said North Bay Minor Hockey As]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-minor-hockey-urges-city-to-keep-west-ferris-arena-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-minor-hockey-urges-city-to-keep-west-ferris-arena-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two pedestrians dead after car crashes into pole: Toronto paramedics]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto paramedics say two pedestrians are dead and three people are injured after a vehicle crashed into a pole in Scarborough this afternoon.They say a man and a woman in their 60s were fatally struck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-pedestrians-dead-after-car-crashes-into-pole-toronto-paramedics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/two-pedestrians-dead-after-car-crashes-into-pole-toronto-paramedics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals set to hold nomination for upcoming Toronto byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Liberals are planning to choose a candidate July 18 for an upcoming byelection in a Toronto-area riding that's considered a safe bet for the governing party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/liberals-set-to-hold-nomination-for-upcoming-toronto-byelection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/liberals-set-to-hold-nomination-for-upcoming-toronto-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Parks is offering a free pass to a provincial park this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Parks is offering free admission to any provincial park on Friday, July 17, as part of its Healthy Parks, Healthy people campaign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-parks-is-offering-a-free-pass-to-a-provincial-park-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-parks-is-offering-a-free-pass-to-a-provincial-park-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIRARD, Paulette (née Gagné)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our sweet Paulette Girard (Auntie) (n&eacute;e Gagn&eacute;) at the age of 68 on July 6, 2026, from a very short, courageous battle of cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/girard-paulette-ne-gagn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/girard-paulette-ne-gagn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Democrat calls for Canada to end U.S. alcohol restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; A Democrat Senator from California says he wrote a letter to Premier Christine Fr&eacute;chette asking Quebec to lift restrictions on the importation and sale of American wine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/california-democrat-calls-for-canada-to-end-us-alcohol-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/california-democrat-calls-for-canada-to-end-us-alcohol-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup at pedestrian bridge draws helping hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cleanup focused on an area near the Highway 11/17 pedestrian bridge that is frequently used by students travelling to nearby schools]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cleanup-at-pedestrian-bridge-draws-helping-hands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cleanup-at-pedestrian-bridge-draws-helping-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; World Cup ticket resale prices dropped for quarterfinal matches following the elimination of co-hosts United States and Mexico, and FIFA has nearly 1,200 seats on sale for the final at $7,380.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/world-cup-quarterfinal-resale-prices-drop-fifa-selling-nearly-1200-more-seats-for-final-at-7380/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/world-cup-quarterfinal-resale-prices-drop-fifa-selling-nearly-1200-more-seats-for-final-at-7380/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) &mdash; A group of students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, the government said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/students-abducted-in-may-by-muslim-militants-in-nigeria-are-rescued-government-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/students-abducted-in-may-by-muslim-militants-in-nigeria-are-rescued-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) &mdash; Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, the government said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/students-abducted-in-may-by-islamic-militants-in-nigeria-are-rescued-government-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/students-abducted-in-may-by-islamic-militants-in-nigeria-are-rescued-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Highways have become so unsafe,’ Northern NDP MPPs demand province acts]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Governments have abandoned their responsibilities to properly oversee the sector, allowing unsafe operators to undercut responsible employers, exploit vulnerable workers, and leave families paying the price,&rsquo; said MPP Guy Bourgouin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/highways-have-become-so-unsafe-northern-ndp-mpps-demand-province-acts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/highways-have-become-so-unsafe-northern-ndp-mpps-demand-province-acts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications for federal public service jobs drop by almost 30 per cent]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The number of people applying for a job in the federal government plummeted last year as Ottawa slashed the size of the public service.Two years ago, there were more than a million applications for jobs in the federal public service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/applications-for-federal-public-service-jobs-drop-by-almost-30-per-cent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/applications-for-federal-public-service-jobs-drop-by-almost-30-per-cent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBPS hosts car wash at One Kids Place in North Bay to support Make-A-Wish]]></title><description><![CDATA['It's a beautiful day, so hopefully we're successful and raise enough money to grant a child's wish']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nbps-hosts-car-wash-at-one-kids-place-in-north-bay-to-support-make-a-wish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nbps-hosts-car-wash-at-one-kids-place-in-north-bay-to-support-make-a-wish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's happening to deer at Marineland? Questions swirl as CFIA probes animal removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS &mdash; More than 300 deer at Marineland have been the focus of a months-long investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency amid allegations that an animal broker has been improperly removing hundreds of others from the park, including]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/whats-happening-to-deer-at-marineland-questions-swirl-as-cfia-probes-animal-removal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/whats-happening-to-deer-at-marineland-questions-swirl-as-cfia-probes-animal-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uyghur group asks Canada to go beyond 'vague' response to China ethnic-unity law]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A Uyghur rights activist says Ottawa's reaction to a new Chinese law on ethnic unity is tepid and does not live up to Canada's promise to tackle transnational repression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uyghur-group-asks-canada-to-go-beyond-vague-response-to-china-ethnic-unity-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uyghur-group-asks-canada-to-go-beyond-vague-response-to-china-ethnic-unity-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE PAIKIN PODCAST: Is American chaos an opportunity for Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosted by one of Canada's most respected journalists, Steve Paikin's podcast is featured here every Saturday morning in cooperation with Village Media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-paikin-podcast-is-american-chaos-an-opportunity-for-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-paikin-podcast-is-american-chaos-an-opportunity-for-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police in UK arrest suspect in killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; A 26-year-old man was arrested Friday on suspicion of murder in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-in-uk-arrest-suspect-in-killing-of-former-parliament-member-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-in-uk-arrest-suspect-in-killing-of-former-parliament-member-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police in UK arrest suspect in killing of former member of Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; British police said they arrested a suspect Friday in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-in-uk-arrest-suspect-in-killing-of-former-member-of-parliament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-in-uk-arrest-suspect-in-killing-of-former-member-of-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; British police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-in-the-uk-arrest-a-suspect-in-the-killing-of-former-parliament-member-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-in-the-uk-arrest-a-suspect-in-the-killing-of-former-parliament-member-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Police Service says online reporting is delivering results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight weeks after launching its online reporting system, the North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is reporting positive operational results and strong feedback from both the public and NBPS members.Since May 18, NBPS has received 113 reports through its online reporting system. Incidents reported have included thefts from retailers, thefts from residents, thefts from motor vehicles, and traffic-related complaints.Investigations resulting from these reports have led to 20 people being charged with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-service-says-online-reporting-is-delivering-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-service-says-online-reporting-is-delivering-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.K. man sentenced to 3.5 years for death of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of an Ontario restaurant owner killed in a dispute over an unpaid bill has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-man-sentenced-to-35-years-for-death-of-owen-sound-ont-restaurant-owner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/uk-man-sentenced-to-35-years-for-death-of-owen-sound-ont-restaurant-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The parking lot that’s keeping the lights on]]></title><description><![CDATA[How carports clad in solar panels are saving money &mdash; and cutting emissions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-parking-lot-thats-keeping-the-lights-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-parking-lot-thats-keeping-the-lights-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated the mandatory minimum sentence for offenders who obtain or solicit sexual services from a minor in exchange for money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/supreme-court-restores-minimum-sentence-for-obtaining-sexual-services-from-a-minor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/supreme-court-restores-minimum-sentence-for-obtaining-sexual-services-from-a-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBPS claims online reporting delivering strong results in first 8 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA['Each online report is reviewed by a dedicated team of officers responsible for assessing, investigating and following up on eligible incidents']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nbps-claims-online-reporting-delivering-strong-results-in-first-8-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nbps-claims-online-reporting-delivering-strong-results-in-first-8-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police urge public to stop giving cash to highway median panhandlers]]></title><description><![CDATA['These interactions can create distractions for motorists, increase the risk of collisions and place vulnerable individuals in dangerous proximity to moving vehicles']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-urge-public-to-stop-giving-cash-to-highway-median-panhandlers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-urge-public-to-stop-giving-cash-to-highway-median-panhandlers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth ice pad prompts review of North Bay's ice-sharing plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city is reviewing how arena time is assigned as North Bay prepares to open its new twin-pad facility and expand from four ice pads to five]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fifth-ice-pad-prompts-review-of-north-bays-ice-sharing-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fifth-ice-pad-prompts-review-of-north-bays-ice-sharing-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Challenge returns to the stage with Alice by Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board&rsquo;s Summer Challenge program returns to the stage this summer with &lsquo;Alice by Heart,&rsquo; featuring student performers in Grades 7-12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/summer-challenge-returns-to-the-stage-with-alice-by-heart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/summer-challenge-returns-to-the-stage-with-alice-by-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications open for advanced manufacturing funding]]></title><description><![CDATA['This stream will help manufacturers across Ontario and is designed to strengthen the province's manufacturing sector, while also enhancing the global competitiveness of our companies']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/applications-open-for-advanced-manufacturing-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/applications-open-for-advanced-manufacturing-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest 18-year-old man after death of a 41-year-old woman in Sherbrooke]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTR&Eacute;AL &mdash; Police have arrested an 18-year-old man after the death of a woman in Sherbrooke, Que.A resident called the local police department around 9 p.m. Thursday to report a dispute at a neighbour's home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-arrest-18-year-old-man-after-death-of-a-41-year-old-woman-in-sherbrooke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/police-arrest-18-year-old-man-after-death-of-a-41-year-old-woman-in-sherbrooke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operation Safe Driver Week looks to reduce dangerous driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[From July 12-18, the OPP will increase enforcement and education efforts targeting improper lane changes, following too closely, speeding, impairment and other reckless and dangerous driver behaviours on our roads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/operation-safe-driver-week-looks-to-reduce-dangerous-driving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/operation-safe-driver-week-looks-to-reduce-dangerous-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northlander train collides with tow truck near Bracebridge-Updated with ONTC response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Northland is investigating a collision between the Northlander and a tow truck that took place Thursday afternoon.Reports indicate that the tow truck sustained the majority of the damage.But employees told The Nugget there is &ldquo;huge amounts of damage to the train.&rdquo;&ldquo;The Northlander has hit a wild turkey, a moose, a tree and now a tow truck,&rdquo; they said.Ontario Northland is believed to have camera footage.Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli was contacted by the Nugget but refer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northlander-train-collides-with-tow-truck-near-bracebridge-updated-with-ontc-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northlander-train-collides-with-tow-truck-near-bracebridge-updated-with-ontc-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northlander train collides with tow truck near Bracebridge-ONTC responds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Northland is investigating a collision between the Northlander and a tow truck that took place Thursday afternoon.Few details are available, however, the tow truck sustained the majority of the damage.Employees told The Nugget there is &ldquo;huge amounts of damage to the train.&rdquo;&ldquo;The Northlander has hit a wild turkey, a moose, a tree and now a tow truck,&rdquo; they said.Ontario Northland is believed to have camera footage.Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli was contacted by the Nugget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northlander-train-collides-with-tow-truck-near-bracebridge-ontc-responds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northlander-train-collides-with-tow-truck-near-bracebridge-ontc-responds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northlander train collides with tow truck near Bracebridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Northlander is investigating a collision between the Northlander and a tow truck that took place Thursday afternoon.Few details are available, however the tow truck sustained the majority of the damage.Employees told The Nugget there is &ldquo;huge amounts of damage to the train.&rdquo;&ldquo;The Northlander has hit a wild turkey, a moose, a tree and now a tow truck.&rdquo;Ontario Northland is believed to have camera footage. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli was contacted by the Nugget and refe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northlander-train-collides-with-tow-truck-near-bracebridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northlander-train-collides-with-tow-truck-near-bracebridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northlander train collides with tow truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Northlander is investigating a collision between the Northlander and a tow truck that took place Thursday afternoon.Few details are available, however the tow truck sustained the majority of the damage.Employees told The Nugget there is &ldquo;huge amounts of damage to the train.&rdquo;&ldquo;The Northlander has hit a wild turkey, a moose, a tree and now a tow truck.&rdquo;Ontario Northland is believed to have camera footage.Nugget.ca will update as details become available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northlander-train-collides-with-tow-truck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/northlander-train-collides-with-tow-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweepinghousing affordability billon Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-will-let-bipartisan-housing-bill-become-law-without-signing-in-protest-over-gop-voter-id-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-will-let-bipartisan-housing-bill-become-law-without-signing-in-protest-over-gop-voter-id-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean Green Beautiful hoping for 200 nominations as Streetscapes returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual beautification program adds a new therapeutic garden category and aims to surpass last year's nomination total]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/clean-green-beautiful-hoping-for-200-nominations-as-streetscapes-returns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/clean-green-beautiful-hoping-for-200-nominations-as-streetscapes-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Many Jewish adults feel unsafe in the United States, a new AP-NORC poll finds, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/many-us-jewish-adults-have-experienced-assault-or-harassment-over-the-past-year-ap-norc-poll-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/many-us-jewish-adults-have-experienced-assault-or-harassment-over-the-past-year-ap-norc-poll-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitor fought B.C. wildfire with frying pan. But it became an inferno]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Fernando Balanta says he was on a trip to the landfill in Boston Bar, B.C., on July 2 when the journey took a surreal turn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/visitor-fought-bc-wildfire-with-frying-pan-but-it-became-an-inferno/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/visitor-fought-bc-wildfire-with-frying-pan-but-it-became-an-inferno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June as youth add 33,000 jobs: StatCan]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A better start to the youth summer jobs market helped the economy record steady employment gains in June, Statistics Canada said Friday.Employers added 18,000 jobs last month, the agency said, mostly in part-time and private sector work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unemployment-rate-falls-to-65-in-june-as-youth-add-33000-jobs-statcan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/unemployment-rate-falls-to-65-in-june-as-youth-add-33000-jobs-statcan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statistics Canada to release June jobs figures after surprise gain in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Statistics Canada is set to publish fresh jobs data for June this morning.A Reuters poll of economists is expecting Canada added 10,000 jobs last month, enough to keep the unemployment rate steady at 6.6 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/statistics-canada-to-release-june-jobs-figures-after-surprise-gain-in-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/statistics-canada-to-release-june-jobs-figures-after-surprise-gain-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND &mdash; Top Vancouver Fishing Charter company took to social media on June 28 to brag about how its two vessels had gone out together and would head back to port with a haul of fish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/second-boat-was-with-bc-charter-before-fatal-sinking-raising-rescue-questions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/second-boat-was-with-bc-charter-before-fatal-sinking-raising-rescue-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross-border drug ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario man convicted in the United States of running a drug-trafficking operation across the border into Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-man-sentenced-to-20-years-in-us-for-leading-cross-border-drug-ring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-man-sentenced-to-20-years-in-us-for-leading-cross-border-drug-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's infectious': Optimism a priority for Ontario town's chief positivity officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWMARKET &mdash; When Newmarket Mayor John Taylor appointed a few dozen people to serve as positivity ambassadors in the southern Ontario town during the COVID-19 pandemic, he wanted someone at the centre of the effort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/its-infectious-optimism-a-priority-for-ontario-towns-chief-positivity-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/its-infectious-optimism-a-priority-for-ontario-towns-chief-positivity-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions, B.C. wildfires, positivity in Ontario town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal<br />
The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-us-iran-tensions-bc-wildfires-positivity-in-ontario-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-us-iran-tensions-bc-wildfires-positivity-in-ontario-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup, youth job gains gave the labour market a lift in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The FIFA World Cup and a better summer jobs market for young workers appeared to drive steady gains in Canada's labour market last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fifa-world-cup-youth-job-gains-gave-the-labour-market-a-lift-in-june/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fifa-world-cup-youth-job-gains-gave-the-labour-market-a-lift-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Bar, B.C., residents look on as wildfire burns near small highway community]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Jagdip Singh Bihal says he's opening his highway-side restaurant in Boston Bar, B.C., earlier than usual to accommodate wildfire crews battling a growing blaze near the small community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boston-bar-bc-residents-look-on-as-wildfire-burns-near-small-highway-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boston-bar-bc-residents-look-on-as-wildfire-burns-near-small-highway-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADRID (AP) &mdash; One of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-of-spains-deadliest-wildfires-has-killed-at-least-12-people-with-23-others-missing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-of-spains-deadliest-wildfires-has-killed-at-least-12-people-with-23-others-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADRID (AP) &mdash; A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-of-spains-deadliest-wildfires-has-killed-at-least-11-people-with-19-others-missing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-of-spains-deadliest-wildfires-has-killed-at-least-11-people-with-19-others-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADRID (AP) &mdash; A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said early Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-of-spains-deadliest-wildfires-has-killed-at-least-11-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-of-spains-deadliest-wildfires-has-killed-at-least-11-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 die in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADRID (AP) &mdash; A wildfire killed 12 people in Almeria in southern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country, Spanish authorities said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/12-die-in-wildfire-in-spain-amid-soaring-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/12-die-in-wildfire-in-spain-amid-soaring-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; After almost 1,000 years, theBayeux Tapestryisback on English soil .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-bayeux-tapestry-is-at-the-british-museum-after-a-secret-journey-from-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-bayeux-tapestry-is-at-the-british-museum-after-a-secret-journey-from-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport Canada detains boat linked to fatal B.C. sinking, citing violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND &mdash; Transport Canada has ordered the detention of a boat operated by a British Columbia fishing charter operation whose other vessel sank last month, leaving one person dead and six others missing and presumed drowned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/transport-canada-detains-boat-linked-to-fatal-bc-sinking-citing-violations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/transport-canada-detains-boat-linked-to-fatal-bc-sinking-citing-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Transport Canada orders detention of boat linked to fatal B.C. sinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND &mdash; Transport Canada has ordered the detention of a boat operated by a British Columbia fishing charter operation whose other vessel sank last month, leaving one person dead and six missing and presumed drowned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-transport-canada-orders-detention-of-boat-linked-to-fatal-bc-sinking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-transport-canada-orders-detention-of-boat-linked-to-fatal-bc-sinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. government approves higher Mount Polley tailings dam, 12 years after disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; Ministers in British Columbia have approved plans to increase the height of the tailings storage facility at the Mount Polley copper and gold mine, the site of a catastrophic dam collapse more than a decade ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-government-approves-higher-mount-polley-tailings-dam-12-years-after-disaster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-government-approves-higher-mount-polley-tailings-dam-12-years-after-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. First Nation challenges dredging plan to accommodate larger tankers in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH VANCOUVER &mdash; A British Columbia First Nation says it has launched a legal challenge against a plan by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to dredge Burrard Inlet to make room for oil tankers with larger loads to operate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-first-nation-challenges-dredging-plan-to-accommodate-larger-tankers-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-first-nation-challenges-dredging-plan-to-accommodate-larger-tankers-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show]]></title><description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) &mdash; Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on theUFC cage-fighting showstaged at the White House in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/8-men-indicted-in-planned-drone-and-sniper-attack-on-white-house-ufc-cage-fighting-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/8-men-indicted-in-planned-drone-and-sniper-attack-on-white-house-ufc-cage-fighting-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto bus driver hurt in 'violent assault', suspect arrested on the scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Toronto police say a suspect has been charged with assault with a weapon after a city bus driver was attacked.<br />
Police say they were called to Wilson Station Wednesday evening for a report that a driver was being assaulted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-bus-driver-hurt-in-violent-assault-suspect-arrested-on-the-scene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-bus-driver-hurt-in-violent-assault-suspect-arrested-on-the-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CN Rail says safety is top priority as service resumes after Quebec train derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[CN Rail says safety is its top priority, as train service resumes following a derailment on the edge of a suburban residential area northeast of Montreal.<br />
Repentigny, Que.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cn-rail-says-safety-is-top-priority-as-service-resumes-after-quebec-train-derailment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cn-rail-says-safety-is-top-priority-as-service-resumes-after-quebec-train-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) &mdash; Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wally-funk-aviation-pioneer-who-was-the-oldest-woman-to-travel-into-space-dies-at-87/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wally-funk-aviation-pioneer-who-was-the-oldest-woman-to-travel-into-space-dies-at-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Conservative candidate tells Poilievre to 'unite, not divide' after Stampede jab]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The woman who narrowly lost the race to become B.C. Conservative leader is pushing back at Pierre Poilievre's recent jab about her campaign team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-conservative-candidate-tells-poilievre-to-unite-not-divide-after-stampede-jab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-conservative-candidate-tells-poilievre-to-unite-not-divide-after-stampede-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SÉGUIN, Maurice]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Maurice S&eacute;guin, who died on July 5, 2026, at the age of 74]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sguin-maurice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/sguin-maurice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDWORTHY, Richard 'Dick']]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with deep love and sorrow that the family of Richard &ldquo;Dick&rdquo; Edworthy announce his peaceful passing at the age of 94 on July 7th, 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/edworthy-richard-dick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/edworthy-richard-dick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Thorne Rochon leads volunteer awards ceremony celebrating community impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new municipal program aimed at celebrating volunteerism launched its first awards night in West Nipissing on June 25, with honours presented to local groups and residents across four categories]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mayor-thorne-rochon-leads-volunteer-awards-ceremony-celebrating-community-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mayor-thorne-rochon-leads-volunteer-awards-ceremony-celebrating-community-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Nipissing OPP arrest driver for doing 151 km/h in an 80 km/h zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 4 at approximately 3:30 a.m. West Nipissing OPP officers conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 near Sturgeon Falls stopped a vehicle travelling 151 km/h where the set speed limit was 80km/h.The 31-year-old driver from Kitchener was charged with stunt driving, received a 30-day driver&rsquo;s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. A court date has been scheduled for September in Sturgeon Falls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/west-nipissing-opp-arrest-driver-for-doing-151-kmh-in-an-80-kmh-zone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/west-nipissing-opp-arrest-driver-for-doing-151-kmh-in-an-80-kmh-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some North Bay blue bins turning up in encampments, on city streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rollout of North Bay&rsquo;s new recycling bins has been largely smooth, but on some North Bay streets the containers have become makeshift shelters and storage containers.The Nugget has received several reports from North Bay residents who claim their recycling bins have disappeared from their properties.There have been numerous sightings, including several observed first-hand by this Nugget reporter, of people pushing the blue bins along city streets.There have also been bins reported aba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/some-north-bay-blue-bins-turning-up-in-encampments-on-city-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/some-north-bay-blue-bins-turning-up-in-encampments-on-city-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Seguin announces run for North Bay mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Known for his colourful public persona and disputes with the city, Seguin says he's ready to make another run for mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/dan-seguin-announces-run-for-north-bay-mayor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/dan-seguin-announces-run-for-north-bay-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly half of North Bay’s reserve funds already committed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of North Bay has more than $60.6 million in reserves, according to its latest reserve fund report.The reserves are split into two categories &mdash; discretionary reserves and obligatory reserves.Each reserve category has capital and operating reserves.Total discretionary reserves closed 2025 at $89.1 million and are projected to decrease to $55.3 million after planned commitments, according to the report.&ldquo;These balances are being strategically drawn down to fund capital projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nearly-half-of-north-bays-reserve-funds-already-committed-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nearly-half-of-north-bays-reserve-funds-already-committed-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly half of North Bay's reserve funds already committed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of North Bay has more than $60.6 million in reserves, according to its latest reserve fund report.The reserves are split into two categories &mdash; discretionary reserves and obligatory reserves.Each reserve category has capital and operating reserves.Total discretionary reserves closed 2025 at $89.1 million and are projected to decrease to $55.3 million after planned commitments, according to the report.&ldquo;These balances are being strategically drawn down to fund capital projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nearly-half-of-north-bays-reserve-funds-already-committed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nearly-half-of-north-bays-reserve-funds-already-committed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 70 Montreal households in emergency housing as affordability in city gets worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; A little over a week after Quebec's unofficial moving day, 71 households in Montreal remain in emergency housing &mdash; almost twice as many last year when there 40 in that situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/over-70-montreal-households-in-emergency-housing-as-affordability-in-city-gets-worse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/over-70-montreal-households-in-emergency-housing-as-affordability-in-city-gets-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timmins woman returns cash after mistakenly receiving $10K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instead of sending his wife money, Micheal Tremblay accidentally sent it to a woman he'd bought an Atari joystick from in 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/timmins-woman-returns-cash-after-mistakenly-receiving-10k/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/timmins-woman-returns-cash-after-mistakenly-receiving-10k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court rules confidentiality clause for air travel complaints violates Charter]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario Superior Court judge has struck down a rule that blocks travellers from sharing the outcome of passenger complaints made to the country&rsquo;s transport regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/court-rules-confidentiality-clause-for-air-travel-complaints-violates-charter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/court-rules-confidentiality-clause-for-air-travel-complaints-violates-charter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8-million settlement proposed in national beef price-fixing class-action]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Canadians who bought beef after 2015 could be eligible for a share of nearly $8 million as part of a proposed settlement with companies over allegations of price fixing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/8-million-settlement-proposed-in-national-beef-price-fixing-class-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/8-million-settlement-proposed-in-national-beef-price-fixing-class-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video aired in court shows Charlie Kirk killing suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it']]></title><description><![CDATA[PROVO, Utah (AP) &mdash; The defendant in Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s killing toldhis roommate&ldquo;he wishes he hadn&rsquo;t done it&rdquo; the day afterKirk was shot in the neckwhile speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah cour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/video-aired-in-court-shows-charlie-kirk-killing-suspect-told-roommate-he-wishes-he-hadnt-done-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/video-aired-in-court-shows-charlie-kirk-killing-suspect-told-roommate-he-wishes-he-hadnt-done-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in police video]]></title><description><![CDATA[PROVO, Utah (AP) &mdash; The defendant in Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s killing toldhis roommate&ldquo;he wishes he hadn&rsquo;t done it&rdquo; the day afterKirk was shot in the neckwhile speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah cour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-in-charlie-kirk-killing-said-he-wishes-he-hadnt-done-it-roommate-says-in-police-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-in-charlie-kirk-killing-said-he-wishes-he-hadnt-done-it-roommate-says-in-police-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trucking industry actors applaud stricter rules for Ontario drivers in Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTR&Eacute;AL &mdash; Quebec trucking industry actors are praising the provincial government's decision to tighten rules for Ontario truck drivers in an effort to curb dangerous driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trucking-industry-actors-applaud-stricter-rules-for-ontario-drivers-in-quebec/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trucking-industry-actors-applaud-stricter-rules-for-ontario-drivers-in-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec population projected to dip until 2029 before stabilizing: statistics group]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Quebec's statistics institute is projecting that the province's population will decline slightly in the next few years before stabilizing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-population-projected-to-dip-until-2029-before-stabilizing-statistics-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-population-projected-to-dip-until-2029-before-stabilizing-statistics-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec introducing new rules targeting inadequately trained Ontario truck drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTR&Eacute;AL &mdash; The Quebec government says it is tightening the rules to curb dangerous trucking, particularly for drivers from Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-introducing-new-rules-targeting-inadequately-trained-ontario-truck-drivers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/quebec-introducing-new-rules-targeting-inadequately-trained-ontario-truck-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto social housing complex revived after standing empty for 18 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[ETOBICOKE &mdash; A Toronto community housing complex will soon be ready to welcome new tenants, 18 years after recurrent flooding and mould shuttered the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-social-housing-complex-revived-after-standing-empty-for-18-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toronto-social-housing-complex-revived-after-standing-empty-for-18-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada objects to Olympics loosening restrictions on Russia athletes amid Ukraine war]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Canada is objecting to the International Olympic Committee loosening its suspension on Russian athletes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-objects-to-olympics-loosening-restrictions-on-russia-athletes-amid-ukraine-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-objects-to-olympics-loosening-restrictions-on-russia-athletes-amid-ukraine-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preliminary study points to potential restart of graphite mine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Battery Materials projects 20-year mine life for Kearney project near Burk's Falls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/preliminary-study-points-to-potential-restart-of-graphite-mine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/preliminary-study-points-to-potential-restart-of-graphite-mine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like a Biblical event': Raging wildfire destroys buildings near Boston Bar, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Shayne Findlay, the owner of Blue Lake Resort, near Boston Bar, B.C., says "the wind was in charge" as a wildfire roared through the property on Tuesday night, destroying several buildings, including the home of the resort manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/like-a-biblical-event-raging-wildfire-destroys-buildings-near-boston-bar-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/like-a-biblical-event-raging-wildfire-destroys-buildings-near-boston-bar-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; The Public Health Agency of Canada says the outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has infected more than 1,200 people in Michigan has not spread to Canada based on current information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/diarrhea-causing-parasite-infecting-more-than-1200-in-michigan-has-not-spread-to-canada-phac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/diarrhea-causing-parasite-infecting-more-than-1200-in-michigan-has-not-spread-to-canada-phac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buildings destroyed as raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., soars in size]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; A raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed a number of buildings and has grown significantly to almost 200 square kilometres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/buildings-destroyed-as-raging-wildfire-complex-near-boston-bar-bc-soars-in-size/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/buildings-destroyed-as-raging-wildfire-complex-near-boston-bar-bc-soars-in-size/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario blocks release of three more internal audits to protect ‘law enforcement matters’]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least two police investigations ongoing, another case before the courts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-blocks-release-of-three-more-internal-audits-to-protect-law-enforcement-matters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-blocks-release-of-three-more-internal-audits-to-protect-law-enforcement-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chrétien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chr&eacute;tien, has died at the age of 77.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-chrtien-chief-of-staff-eddie-goldenberg-has-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-chrtien-chief-of-staff-eddie-goldenberg-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chr&eacute;tien, has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-chretien-chief-of-staff-eddie-goldenberg-has-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-chretien-chief-of-staff-eddie-goldenberg-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chr&eacute;tien has died at the age of 77.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-former-chretien-chief-of-staff-eddie-goldenberg-has-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-former-chretien-chief-of-staff-eddie-goldenberg-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay actor Derica Lyn Lafrance celebrates national theatre run for ‘Blood Lines’]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Bay actress Derica Lyn Lafrance, a member of Nipissing First Nation, is seeing her work reach audiences nationwide as the North Bay-shot film &lsquo;Blood Lines&rsquo; plays in Cineplex theatres across Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-actor-derica-lyn-lafrance-celebrates-national-theatre-run-for-blood-lines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-actor-derica-lyn-lafrance-celebrates-national-theatre-run-for-blood-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEIJING (AP) &mdash; A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the eastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-at-a-shoe-factory-kills-28-in-one-of-chinas-deadliest-blazes-in-recent-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-at-a-shoe-factory-kills-28-in-one-of-chinas-deadliest-blazes-in-recent-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four things you need to know before you reno]]></title><description><![CDATA[Degagne Pro Group offers these top tips to help you get the most out of your next project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/four-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-reno/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/four-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-reno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged synthetic drug lab in West Nipissing shut down by police]]></title><description><![CDATA['By removing these drugs, precursor chemicals and production capabilities from circulation, investigators have helped prevent substantial harm to our communities']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alleged-synthetic-drug-lab-in-west-nipissing-shut-down-by-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/alleged-synthetic-drug-lab-in-west-nipissing-shut-down-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'NEILL, John Arthur]]></title><description><![CDATA[John died peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay, following a brief illness. He was 84 years old. John was the beloved Husband of Linda (Lyttle, Moffat) of Callander.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oneill-john-arthur/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oneill-john-arthur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovatedLincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool , a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration cri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-olympian-pleads-not-guilty-in-reflecting-pool-damage-case-after-trump-alleged-vandalism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-olympian-pleads-not-guilty-in-reflecting-pool-damage-case-after-trump-alleged-vandalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHIOCCHIO, Amelia]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Loving Memory of AMELIA CHIOCCHIO January 5, 1932 &ndash; July 13, 2025 A BEAUTIFUL LOVING MOTHER, MOTHER-IN-LAW, NONNA, GREAT-NONNA, &amp; ZIA We miss you, our hearts ache with sadness and many tears flow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chiocchio-amelia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chiocchio-amelia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says revolvers gifted to NATO leaders by Turkish president were unexpected]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney said the personalized revolver and ammunition gifted to him by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Ankara was not something he expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-revolvers-gifted-to-nato-leaders-by-turkish-president-were-unexpected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-revolvers-gifted-to-nato-leaders-by-turkish-president-were-unexpected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney, other NATO leaders gifted personalized revolvers by Turkish president]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted a personalized revolver and ammunition by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Ankara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-other-nato-leaders-gifted-personalized-revolvers-by-turkish-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-other-nato-leaders-gifted-personalized-revolvers-by-turkish-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NORMAN, Ivy (née Burns)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ivy Norman announces her unexpected passing at Health Sciences North in Sudbury during the early morning hours of June 22, 2026, at the age of 72]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/norman-ivy-ne-burns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/norman-ivy-ne-burns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Youth Lacrosse Program celebrates first-ever home games]]></title><description><![CDATA['Following months of training since the end of April, these games mark the conclusion of the program's second season and an exciting milestone for youth lacrosse in North Bay']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-youth-lacrosse-program-celebrates-first-ever-home-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-youth-lacrosse-program-celebrates-first-ever-home-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran's attacks on Gulf ships 'unacceptable' and 'unjustified': Foreign Minister Anand]]></title><description><![CDATA[JEDDAH &mdash; Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it's "unacceptable" that Iran has launched attacks on commercial ships in recent days as it attempts to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/irans-attacks-on-gulf-ships-unacceptable-and-unjustified-foreign-minister-anand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/irans-attacks-on-gulf-ships-unacceptable-and-unjustified-foreign-minister-anand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: Carney in Saudi Arabia, wildfire update, Ontario cancer coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip;Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted a personalized pistol and ammunition by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-carney-in-saudi-arabia-wildfire-update-ontario-cancer-coverage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-carney-in-saudi-arabia-wildfire-update-ontario-cancer-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire season so far considered manageable across Canada, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Federal officials say the 2026 wildfire season has been manageable so far, largely because of significant amounts of rain across Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfire-season-so-far-considered-manageable-across-canada-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/wildfire-season-so-far-considered-manageable-across-canada-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario man fighting Stage 4 cancer seeking answers on out-of-country coverage denial]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Alex Shved is fighting his Stage 4 cancer on two fronts.Medication he is receiving as part of an early-stage trial is working with his body, he hopes, to attack melanoma that has metastasized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-man-fighting-stage-4-cancer-seeking-answers-on-out-of-country-coverage-denial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-man-fighting-stage-4-cancer-seeking-answers-on-out-of-country-coverage-denial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal officials set to give wildfire season update as blaze threatens B.C. town]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Federal officials are set to provide an update about the national wildfire season today, as an out-of-control fire in British Columbia forced evacuations this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-officials-set-to-give-wildfire-season-update-as-blaze-threatens-bc-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/federal-officials-set-to-give-wildfire-season-update-as-blaze-threatens-bc-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s UN envoy touts primacy of global law as advocates say Ottawa pulling punches]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Canada is putting international law as one of its top priorities at the United Nations &mdash; as others accuse Ottawa of pulling its punches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadas-un-envoy-touts-primacy-of-global-law-as-advocates-say-ottawa-pulling-punches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadas-un-envoy-touts-primacy-of-global-law-as-advocates-say-ottawa-pulling-punches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. man indicted in U.S. fought off deportation in 2008, despite drug conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Court and immigration board records show that a British Columbia suspect indicted by U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-man-indicted-in-us-fought-off-deportation-in-2008-despite-drug-conviction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bc-man-indicted-in-us-fought-off-deportation-in-2008-despite-drug-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[JEDDAH &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Saudi Arabia for meetings with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and business leaders, as he seeks to deepen bilateral trade and investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pm-carneys-saudi-arabia-trip-a-high-water-mark-for-relations-business-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pm-carneys-saudi-arabia-trip-a-high-water-mark-for-relations-business-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM Carney gifted pistol by Turkey's president at NATO]]></title><description><![CDATA[JEDDAH &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted a personalized pistol and ammunition by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit.Erdogan, who hosted this year's summit in Ankara, gifted every NATO leader a name-engraved firearm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pm-carney-gifted-pistol-by-turkeys-president-at-nato/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pm-carney-gifted-pistol-by-turkeys-president-at-nato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[JEDDAH &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, as he seeks to deepen bilateral trade and investment after years of diplomatic strain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carneys-saudi-arabia-trip-a-high-water-mark-for-relations-business-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carneys-saudi-arabia-trip-a-high-water-mark-for-relations-business-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP dismantles synthetic drug lab outside of Sturgeon Falls making seven arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Ontario has arrested and charged seven individuals in relation to an investigation that led to the dismantling of a synthetic drug lab and the seizure of over $550,000 of suspected controlled substances just outside of Sturgeon Fall.Investigators with the RCMP&rsquo;s Transnational Serious and Organized Crime (TSOC) Unit and the Integrated Synthetic Enforcement Team (ISET) working in close collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organiz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rcmp-dismantles-synthetic-drug-lab-outside-of-sturgeon-falls-making-seven-arrests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rcmp-dismantles-synthetic-drug-lab-outside-of-sturgeon-falls-making-seven-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEIJING (AP) &mdash; Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died infloodingfrom Tropical Storm Maysak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/flooding-in-southern-china-has-killed-39-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/flooding-in-southern-china-has-killed-39-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voodoos sign talented young local Battalion prospect]]></title><description><![CDATA['I grew up watching the Voodoos, and now I will be playing for them, so it's pretty special']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voodoos-sign-talented-young-local-battalion-prospect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voodoos-sign-talented-young-local-battalion-prospect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Fire Department updates news on basement fire on Wednesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Fire and Emergency Services has rfeleased further details on the fire on Wednesday night on Dane Avenue.Shortly after 8 P.M. on July 8, 2026, all three fire stations and 13 personnel responded to a reported structure fire at 517 Dane Ave. The initial crew was on scene in 5 minutes and were met with heavy smoke and fire conditions from the basement of a semidetached home.The occupant was alerted by the sounding smoke alarms and was able to quickly leave the residence, proceed to ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-fire-department-updates-news-on-basement-fire-on-wednesday-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-fire-department-updates-news-on-basement-fire-on-wednesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Fire Department extinguishes basement fire on Wednesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The call of a structure fire went out to the North Bay Fire and Emergency Service at just after 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. It turned out to be a basement fire in a duplex in the 500 block of Dane Avenue.North Bay Fire Department Captain Wade Ringler continues the story from there.&ldquo;All three stations responded to a structure fire on Dane which was a possible basement fire. The guys got in there really quick and knocked it down. The fire did not extend to the neighbouring unit,&rdquo; says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-fire-department-extinguishes-basement-fire-on-wednesday-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-fire-department-extinguishes-basement-fire-on-wednesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A wound that cannot be repaired': Two fallen N.W.T. wildfire fighters identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[YELLOWKNIFE &mdash; Two of the three people who died after a plane fighting wildfires in the Northwest Territories went down last month have been identified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-wound-that-cannot-be-repaired-two-fallen-nwt-wildfire-fighters-identified/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-wound-that-cannot-be-repaired-two-fallen-nwt-wildfire-fighters-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A wound that cannot be repaired': Fallen N.W.T. wildfire fighters identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[YELLOWKNIFE &mdash; Two of the three people who died after a plane fighting wildfires in the Northwest Territories went down last month have been identified.N.W.T. Fire says Olivier Lamy and Ryan Beck were killed in a crash on June 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-wound-that-cannot-be-repaired-fallen-nwt-wildfire-fighters-identified/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/a-wound-that-cannot-be-repaired-fallen-nwt-wildfire-fighters-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews contain Dane Avenue duplex basement fire; cause under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA['Basement fires are always a little extra dangerous, so we have to take extra caution, and you really want to get ahead of it, because once it gets away in these older homes, it can really get out of hand quickly']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-crews-contain-dane-avenue-duplex-basement-fire-cause-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fire-crews-contain-dane-avenue-duplex-basement-fire-cause-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) &mdash; Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/democrat-graham-platner-says-he-plans-to-withdraw-from-maine-senate-race-after-sexual-assault-claim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/democrat-graham-platner-says-he-plans-to-withdraw-from-maine-senate-race-after-sexual-assault-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent amputee moved to Low Barrier Shelter by NBRHC]]></title><description><![CDATA['I am sorry, but Northern Pines is not a safe place or area for my dad to be in']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/recent-amputee-moved-to-low-barrier-shelter-by-nbrhc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/recent-amputee-moved-to-low-barrier-shelter-by-nbrhc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver found asleep at Samuel de Champlain Park charged with drug-impaired driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Port Colborne resident is facing a drug-impaired driving charge following an investigation at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a vehicle parked at a campsite within Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park without a valid camping permit July 6 around 11:20 a.m.&ldquo;Officers located the vehicle and found the driver asleep in the driver&rsquo;s seat. After speaking with the driver, the officer observed signs consistent with drug i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/driver-found-asleep-at-samuel-de-champlain-park-charged-with-drug-impaired-driving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/driver-found-asleep-at-samuel-de-champlain-park-charged-with-drug-impaired-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What was in U.S. indictments targeting alleged Canada-linked crime groups?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES &mdash; An indictment released by U.S. authorities on Tuesday includes fresh details about the alleged involvement of Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and others in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/what-was-in-us-indictments-targeting-alleged-canada-linked-crime-groups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/what-was-in-us-indictments-targeting-alleged-canada-linked-crime-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental state 'stable' for father who killed kids, B.C. review board says]]></title><description><![CDATA[COQUITLAM &mdash; The British Columbia Review Board says the risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children is now "manageable" in the community with oversight, supervision and multiple conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mental-state-stable-for-father-who-killed-kids-bc-review-board-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mental-state-stable-for-father-who-killed-kids-bc-review-board-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enrolment up, deficit down in Near North school board budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student enrolment is projected to increase, but not the Near North District School Board&rsquo;s deficit.The school board has released its 2026-27 budget, which casts a light on expenses, revenue streams and enrolment forecasts, as well as staffing changes.The city&rsquo;s largest school board is forecasting a $1,591,045 deficit for the coming school year.Estimates reflect a decrease from the 2025-26 revised estimates operating deficit of $3,462,231, or 68.5 per cent improvement, according to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/enrolment-up-deficit-down-in-near-north-school-board-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/enrolment-up-deficit-down-in-near-north-school-board-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back Roads Bill releases North Bay heritage map]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark North Bay&rsquo;s centennial, local columnist and podcaster Bill Steer has released a new two-sided heritage map highlighting the city&rsquo;s natural and cultural history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/back-roads-bill-releases-north-bay-heritage-map/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/back-roads-bill-releases-north-bay-heritage-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voodoos head coach taking on new coaching role in the OHL]]></title><description><![CDATA['I&nbsp;am forever grateful for the past four years']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voodoos-head-coach-taking-on-new-coaching-role-in-the-ohl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/voodoos-head-coach-taking-on-new-coaching-role-in-the-ohl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centre capacity could soar to 20 GW in planned projects: government document]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; A document prepared for the federal artificial intelligence minister to use when pitching international investors on Canada&rsquo;s AI ecosystem identifies a massive proposed increase in Canada&rsquo;s data centre capacity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/data-centre-capacity-could-soar-to-20-gw-in-planned-projects-government-document/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/data-centre-capacity-could-soar-to-20-gw-in-planned-projects-government-document/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youngster's passion for birds prompts fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[He hopes the money he raises goes to building birdhouses and improving nesting habitats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/youngsters-passion-for-birds-prompts-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/youngsters-passion-for-birds-prompts-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temagami Dry gets a splashy hometown kickoff on the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was an idyllic day for a historic event outside the old Temagami train station. New owners, the Canadian Shield Beverage Company, hosted the Temagami Dry Summer Kickoff Community Launch to celebrate the return of Temagami Dry, a beverage with deep roots in Northern Ontario. Jean Beauchemin is one of the people bringing Temagami Dry back through the Canadian Shield Beverage Company. &ldquo;It is about supporting the community; we did this as a project to give back to the north, to give someth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/temagami-dry-gets-a-splashy-hometown-kickoff-on-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/temagami-dry-gets-a-splashy-hometown-kickoff-on-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntsville OPP concerned about unsafe dirt biking]]></title><description><![CDATA['We understand dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles are a popular recreational activity, but they must be operated safely and legally']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/huntsville-opp-concerned-about-unsafe-dirt-biking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/huntsville-opp-concerned-about-unsafe-dirt-biking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he seeks economic partnerships with a strategically important country whose notorious human rights record is only getting worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-in-saudi-arabia-seeking-economic-partnership-amid-human-rights-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-in-saudi-arabia-seeking-economic-partnership-amid-human-rights-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec court]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL &mdash; Quebec's highest court has concluded that the minimum one-year sentence for distribution of child sexual abuse material is unconstitutional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mandatory-minimum-for-child-sex-abuse-material-is-unconstitutional-says-quebec-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mandatory-minimum-for-child-sex-abuse-material-is-unconstitutional-says-quebec-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's a look at ridings where voters can expect federal byelections to be called]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Richard Martel and Nate Erskine-Smith resigned their seats in the House of Commons on Tuesday, setting a clock ticking ahead of a pair of byelections in Quebec and Ontario &mdash; and they are not the only ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/heres-a-look-at-ridings-where-voters-can-expect-federal-byelections-to-be-called/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/heres-a-look-at-ridings-where-voters-can-expect-federal-byelections-to-be-called/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boys aged 12 and 11 suspects in assault on another child, Hamilton break-in: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMILTON &mdash; Hamilton police say a 12-year-old boy has been charged with several crimes after he and an 11-year-old boy allegedly broke into a store and stole bear spray that was later used in an assault on another child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boys-aged-12-and-11-suspects-in-assault-on-another-child-hamilton-break-in-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/boys-aged-12-and-11-suspects-in-assault-on-another-child-hamilton-break-in-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHATELAIN, Aline]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALINE D&Eacute;GAGN&Eacute; CHATELAIN June 23, 1938 &ndash; June 30, 2026 It is with great sadness that the Chatelain family announces the passing of Aline at Pioneer Manor in Sudbury on Tuesday June 30th, 2026 at the age of 88 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chatelain-aline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/chatelain-aline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oulahen named Team Canada head coach for Hlinka-Gretzky tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA['I am extremely honoured to lead Team Canada at this year's Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oulahen-named-team-canada-head-coach-for-hlinka-gretzky-tournament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/oulahen-named-team-canada-head-coach-for-hlinka-gretzky-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash;E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/judge-orders-e-jean-carroll-be-paid-5m-after-jury-found-trump-sexually-abused-and-defamed-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/judge-orders-e-jean-carroll-be-paid-5m-after-jury-found-trump-sexually-abused-and-defamed-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; WriterE. Jean Carrollcan collect $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found that PresidentDonald Trumpsexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/judge-orders-e-jean-carroll-be-paid-58m-in-trump-sex-abuse-and-defamation-case-trump-appeals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/judge-orders-e-jean-carroll-be-paid-58m-in-trump-sex-abuse-and-defamation-case-trump-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash;E. Jean Carrollcan be paid the $5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/judge-orders-e-jean-carroll-be-paid-58m-after-jury-found-trump-sexually-abused-and-defamed-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/judge-orders-e-jean-carroll-be-paid-58m-after-jury-found-trump-sexually-abused-and-defamed-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay teen charged with impaired after OPP discovers car in ditch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Bay teen is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop on Highway 63.The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police were conducting patrols on Highway 63 in North Bay when an officer located a vehicle in the eastbound ditch on July 1 around 3 a.m.&ldquo;While speaking with the driver, the officer observed signs consistent with alcohol impairment,&rdquo; according to the OPP. &ldquo;As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP Deta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-teen-charged-with-impaired-after-opp-discovers-car-in-ditch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-teen-charged-with-impaired-after-opp-discovers-car-in-ditch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Wisconsin judge to be sentenced for obstructing arrest of Mexican immigrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE (AP) &mdash; Former WisconsinJudge Hannah Duganaddressed her sentencing judge on Wednesday as she faced as much as five years in prison for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-wisconsin-judge-to-be-sentenced-for-obstructing-arrest-of-mexican-immigrant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-wisconsin-judge-to-be-sentenced-for-obstructing-arrest-of-mexican-immigrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE (AP) &mdash; Former WisconsinJudge Hannah Duganwas spared from prison Wednesday for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-wisconsin-judge-spared-prison-for-obstructing-ice-arrest-of-mexican-immigrant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-wisconsin-judge-spared-prison-for-obstructing-ice-arrest-of-mexican-immigrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 election: Don’t hold out for a hero; hold out for people who work well with others]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you meet candidates this election season, listen carefully to how they talk about other people, especially the people who do not agree with them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/2026-election-dont-hold-out-for-a-hero-hold-out-for-people-who-work-well-with-others/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/2026-election-dont-hold-out-for-a-hero-hold-out-for-people-who-work-well-with-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup quarterfinal watch party this Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[This free, family -friendly event offers an opportunity to experience the excitement and passion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 TM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fifa-world-cup-quarterfinal-watch-party-this-saturday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fifa-world-cup-quarterfinal-watch-party-this-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another local resident becomes a NBPS Constable]]></title><description><![CDATA['I can't imagine starting this career in a brand new town or city, not even knowing my way around']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/another-local-resident-becomes-a-nbps-constable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/another-local-resident-becomes-a-nbps-constable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested after repeated violence in Vancouver World Cup zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Police in Vancouver say a man suspected in several violent confrontations in the Granville Street pedestrian zone set up for the FIFA World Cup has been arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-arrested-after-repeated-violence-in-vancouver-world-cup-zone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/suspect-arrested-after-repeated-violence-in-vancouver-world-cup-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second wildfire triggers upgraded evacuation order near Boston Bar, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; A second out-of-control wildfire has triggered an evacuation order near Boston Bar, B.C., already battered by another blaze that has forced people out of their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/second-wildfire-triggers-upgraded-evacuation-order-near-boston-bar-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/second-wildfire-triggers-upgraded-evacuation-order-near-boston-bar-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials fear winds will fuel out-of-control Brunswick Complex fire near Boston Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Officials say strong winds through British Columbia's Fraser Canyon northeast of Vancouver could further fuel two wildfires that are burning out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/officials-fear-winds-will-fuel-out-of-control-brunswick-complex-fire-near-boston-bar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/officials-fear-winds-will-fuel-out-of-control-brunswick-complex-fire-near-boston-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials fear winds will fan out-of-control Brunswick Complex fire near Boston Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON BAR &mdash; Officials say strong winds through British Columbia's Fraser Canyon northeast of Vancouver could further fuel two wildfires that are burning out of control, forcing hundreds from their homes and cutting off power in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/officials-fear-winds-will-fan-out-of-control-brunswick-complex-fire-near-boston-bar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/officials-fear-winds-will-fan-out-of-control-brunswick-complex-fire-near-boston-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Canadian creator of 'The Pitt' earns Emmy nod]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's R. Scott Gemmill has earned an Emmy nomination for best drama series as creator of &ldquo;The Pitt."The HBO Max medical drama chronicles the grueling shifts faced by health-care workers in a fictional Pittsburgh hospital emergency room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-canadian-creator-of-the-pitt-earns-emmy-nod/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-canadian-creator-of-the-pitt-earns-emmy-nod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities ID police recruit killed Ontario crash that seriously injured another]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Durham Region have identified the police recruit who died in a car crash that also seriously injured another recruit on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/authorities-id-police-recruit-killed-ontario-crash-that-seriously-injured-another/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/authorities-id-police-recruit-killed-ontario-crash-that-seriously-injured-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities ID police recruit killed in Ontario crash that seriously injured another]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Durham Region have identified the police recruit who died in a car crash that also seriously injured another recruit on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/authorities-id-police-recruit-killed-in-ontario-crash-that-seriously-injured-another/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/authorities-id-police-recruit-killed-in-ontario-crash-that-seriously-injured-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toll from B.C. fishing charter sinking rises as woman dies in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND &mdash; One of four people rescued after a fishing charter boat sinking off Metro Vancouver has died in hospital, bringing the suspected death toll to seven.Mounties in Richmond, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toll-from-bc-fishing-charter-sinking-rises-as-woman-dies-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/toll-from-bc-fishing-charter-sinking-rises-as-woman-dies-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death toll from B.C. fishing charter sinking rises as woman dies in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND &mdash; One of four people rescued after a fishing charter boat sank off Metro Vancouver has died in hospital, bringing the suspected death toll to seven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/death-toll-from-bc-fishing-charter-sinking-rises-as-woman-dies-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/death-toll-from-bc-fishing-charter-sinking-rises-as-woman-dies-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitol Centre launches free Hometown Screenings series spotlighting North Bay productions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the success of its Centennial Screenings, the Capitol Centre says it is expanding its focus on local productions with a year-long Hometown Screenings lineup that requires no tickets and no admission fee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/capitol-centre-launches-free-hometown-screenings-series-spotlighting-north-bay-productions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/capitol-centre-launches-free-hometown-screenings-series-spotlighting-north-bay-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. approves 'emergency rescue' plan to import Marineland's whales and dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; A U.S. consortium of aquariums says the American government has approved an "emergency rescue" to import Marineland's whales and dolphins, the last such captive animals in Canada.<br />
The shuttered Niagara Falls, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-approves-emergency-rescue-plan-to-import-marinelands-whales-and-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/us-approves-emergency-rescue-plan-to-import-marinelands-whales-and-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Walk for Alzheimer’s raises almost $30,000 for families facing dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s held at the Kiwanis Bandshell, on May 30, raised $29, 814, according to the the Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay &amp; Districts. The funds raised will remain in the local community, directly supporting programs and services for individuals living with dementia, as well as their families and care partners. The walk came at a critical time. Dementia remains one of Canada&rsquo;s fastest-growing health challenges, with the num]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-walk-for-alzheimers-raises-almost-30000-for-families-facing-dementia-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-walk-for-alzheimers-raises-almost-30000-for-families-facing-dementia-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay Walk for Alzheimer's raises almost $30,000 for families facing dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alzheimer Society of Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay and Districts announced that the 2026 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s, held on May 30 in North Bay at the Kiwanis Bandshell, raised $29, 814.The funds raised will remain in the local community, directly supporting programs and services for individuals living with dementia, as well as their families and care partners.The walk comes at a critical time. Dementia remains one of Canada&rsquo;s fastest-growing health challenges, wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-walk-for-alzheimers-raises-almost-30000-for-families-facing-dementia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-walk-for-alzheimers-raises-almost-30000-for-families-facing-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychologist accused of sexually assaulting child during session in Markham, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARKHAM &mdash; York Region police say they have charged a 61-year-old psychologist in a sexual assault case involving a child at a clinic in Markham, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/psychologist-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-child-during-session-in-markham-ont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/psychologist-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-child-during-session-in-markham-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan's coast as search continues for 5 missing crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; Civilian and navy searchers off Pakistan's coast Wednesday located and recovered wreckage of a cargo plane that disappeared while approaching the southern port of Karachi, and a search continues for five missing crew members, officia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cargo-plane-wreckage-found-off-pakistans-coast-as-search-continues-for-5-missing-crew/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cargo-plane-wreckage-found-off-pakistans-coast-as-search-continues-for-5-missing-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's almost time for the butterflies to be released by the Near North Palliative Care Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN) is ready to host the 17th Annual Butterfly Release this Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Bandshell. This annual tradition brings together families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, organizations, and community members in a shared celebration of remembrance, hope, compassion, and connection.Over the past 17 years, the NNPCN states that the butterfly release has become a cherished event across Nipissing and East Parry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/its-almost-time-for-the-butterflies-to-be-released-by-the-near-north-palliative-care-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/its-almost-time-for-the-butterflies-to-be-released-by-the-near-north-palliative-care-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s almost time for Near North Palliative Care Network to release butterflies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Near North Palliative Care Network is ready to host the 17th Annual Butterfly Release at the Kiwanis Bandshell, on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.This annual tradition brings together families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, organizations and community members in a shared celebration of remembrance, hope, compassion and connection.According to the network, over the past 17 years the butterfly release has become a cherished event across Nipissing and East Parry Sound, off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/its-almost-time-for-near-north-palliative-care-network-to-release-butterflies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/its-almost-time-for-near-north-palliative-care-network-to-release-butterflies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fedeli announces $90,000 in Ontario Arts Council and OCAF funding for Nipissing arts groups]]></title><description><![CDATA['Our government understands the important role professional artists play in fostering dynamic and thriving communities across Ontario']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fedeli-announces-90000-in-ontario-arts-council-and-ocaf-funding-for-nipissing-arts-groups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fedeli-announces-90000-in-ontario-arts-council-and-ocaf-funding-for-nipissing-arts-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orillia artist 'gobsmacked' after being reunited with painting &mdash; 50 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;I get happy looking at it,&rsquo; says 86-year-old Pauline Gordon after her children made stunning discovery this weekend at Cambridge antique market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/orillia-artist-gobsmacked-after-being-reunited-with-painting-mdash-50-years-later/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/orillia-artist-gobsmacked-after-being-reunited-with-painting-mdash-50-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario considered letting personal support worker students keep student grants: memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Province has not exempted PSWs from career college OSAP grant ban, which kicks in Aug. 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-considered-letting-personal-support-worker-students-keep-student-grants-memo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ontario-considered-letting-personal-support-worker-students-keep-student-grants-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental watchdog concerned for land disturbance, spills from proposed oil pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwatch says the Northern Shield Energy Corridor is the wrong direction for Canada in the middle of a climate crisis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/environmental-watchdog-concerned-for-land-disturbance-spills-from-proposed-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/environmental-watchdog-concerned-for-land-disturbance-spills-from-proposed-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan military says insurgents killed 18 abducted policemen and 11 soldiers in separate attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; Insurgents killed18 police officers who had been abductedearlier this week and 11 soldiers in a separate attack in restive southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, the military said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pakistan-military-says-insurgents-killed-18-abducted-policemen-and-11-soldiers-in-separate-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/pakistan-military-says-insurgents-killed-18-abducted-policemen-and-11-soldiers-in-separate-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First images released of the wreck of Quest, explorer Ernest Shackleton's last ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. JOHN'S &mdash; A team of explorers led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society has released the first images of the wreck of Quest, the ship upon which legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton died in 1922.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-images-released-of-the-wreck-of-quest-explorer-ernest-shackletons-last-ship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/first-images-released-of-the-wreck-of-quest-explorer-ernest-shackletons-last-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian crew is first to lay eyes on wreck of Ernest Shackleton's last ship, Quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. JOHN'S &mdash; A small team of explorers led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society have become the first people to lay eyes on Sir Ernest Shackleton's last ship since it sank in the Labrador Sea in 1962.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-crew-is-first-to-lay-eyes-on-wreck-of-ernest-shackletons-last-ship-quest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canadian-crew-is-first-to-lay-eyes-on-wreck-of-ernest-shackletons-last-ship-quest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New AP-NORC poll reveals sharp divides among US Jews over Israel and Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Israel&rsquo;s actions continue to divide America's Jewish communities nearly three years into the latestwar in Gaza , a new AP-NORC poll reveals that some of the biggest gaps are between religious and secular Jews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-ap-norc-poll-reveals-sharp-divides-among-us-jews-over-israel-and-gaza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/new-ap-norc-poll-reveals-sharp-divides-among-us-jews-over-israel-and-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the news today: Carney at NATO, Trump labour tariffs, cancer blood tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed &hellip; Carney says NATO spending shift underway amid Trump pressure on allies<br />
Prime Minister Mark Carney says NATO countries are bolstering their own defence forc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-carney-at-nato-trump-labour-tariffs-cancer-blood-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/in-the-news-today-carney-at-nato-trump-labour-tariffs-cancer-blood-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney defends appointment of his principal secretary to Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the appointment of his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-defends-appointment-of-his-principal-secretary-to-senate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-defends-appointment-of-his-principal-secretary-to-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-says-theres-no-basis-for-trumps-forced-labour-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/canada-says-theres-no-basis-for-trumps-forced-labour-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a blood test tell patients if their cancer is coming back? Researchers are on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large trial to determine if a blood test can detect tiny amounts of cancer remaining after patients have been treated.<br />
Lead investigator Dr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/can-a-blood-test-tell-patients-if-their-cancer-is-coming-back-researchers-are-on-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/can-a-blood-test-tell-patients-if-their-cancer-is-coming-back-researchers-are-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney unveils more defence spending with $800M missile contract at NATO]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA &mdash; Canada will turn to the Norwegian company Kongsberg to acquire joint strike missiles to be used by future Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jets, such as the F-35s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-unveils-more-defence-spending-with-800m-missile-contract-at-nato/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-unveils-more-defence-spending-with-800m-missile-contract-at-nato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says NATO spending shift underway amid Trump pressure on allies]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney says NATO countries are bolstering their own defence forces as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to pull out of the alliance.Trump has long said allies don't spend enough on defence and that the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-nato-spending-shift-underway-amid-trump-pressure-on-allies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-says-nato-spending-shift-underway-amid-trump-pressure-on-allies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump said at a NATO summit Wednesday in Turkey that the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-us-will-give-ukraine-license-to-produce-patriot-defense-systems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-us-will-give-ukraine-license-to-produce-patriot-defense-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says the U.S. will give license to Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-the-us-will-give-license-to-ukraine-to-produce-patriot-defense-systems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-says-the-us-will-give-license-to-ukraine-to-produce-patriot-defense-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders meet in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-blasts-nato-for-rejecting-his-efforts-to-claim-greenland-as-leaders-meet-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-blasts-nato-for-rejecting-his-efforts-to-claim-greenland-as-leaders-meet-in-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold a summit in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-blasts-nato-for-rejecting-his-efforts-to-claim-greenland-as-leaders-hold-a-summit-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/trump-blasts-nato-for-rejecting-his-efforts-to-claim-greenland-as-leaders-hold-a-summit-in-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NATO summit was supposed to focus on defense spending. Trump's strikes on Iran changed that]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump surprised NATOleaders he is meeting with in Turkeyby launching aseries of strikes on Iranlate Tuesday and revoking a license that allowed Tehran to sell its oil on the world market, a major twist f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-nato-summit-was-supposed-to-focus-on-defense-spending-trumps-strikes-on-iran-changed-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-nato-summit-was-supposed-to-focus-on-defense-spending-trumps-strikes-on-iran-changed-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish PM says her country is 'ready to defend' Greenland as Trump's demands upend NATO summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; Denmark on Wednesday vowed to defend its territory after President Donald Trump insisted again that the UnitedStates should control Greenland , upending a NATO summit in Turkey meant to be a show of strength and unity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/danish-pm-says-her-country-is-ready-to-defend-greenland-as-trumps-demands-upend-nato-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/danish-pm-says-her-country-is-ready-to-defend-greenland-as-trumps-demands-upend-nato-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish PM says her country is 'ready to defend' Greenland as Trump joins NATO leaders in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; Denmark&rsquo;s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump's renewed demands that the U.S. should take control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, saying that &ldquo;Greenland is of course not for sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/danish-pm-says-her-country-is-ready-to-defend-greenland-as-trump-joins-nato-leaders-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/danish-pm-says-her-country-is-ready-to-defend-greenland-as-trump-joins-nato-leaders-in-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigration agent fatally shot a man in Houston during an enforcement operation, authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcementofficer shot and killed a man in Houston after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle during an operation Tuesday, the agency said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/immigration-agent-fatally-shot-a-man-in-houston-during-an-enforcement-operation-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/immigration-agent-fatally-shot-a-man-in-houston-during-an-enforcement-operation-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One police recruit dies, another seriously hurt in crash: Durham Region police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Region police say one of their recruits has died and another was seriously injured in a collision near the Ontario Police College in southwestern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-police-recruit-dies-another-seriously-hurt-in-crash-durham-region-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-police-recruit-dies-another-seriously-hurt-in-crash-durham-region-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada ordered to stop using replacement workers during strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; The Bank of Canada has been ordered to stop using the services of contracted Garda workers while its security officers are on strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bank-of-canada-ordered-to-stop-using-replacement-workers-during-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/bank-of-canada-ordered-to-stop-using-replacement-workers-during-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety board says it's too soon to determine cause of Montreal-area train derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[REPENTIGNY &mdash; The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it's too early to determine how 49 CN railcars derailed on Sunday near Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/safety-board-says-its-too-soon-to-determine-cause-of-montreal-area-train-derailment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/safety-board-says-its-too-soon-to-determine-cause-of-montreal-area-train-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident forced out by wildfire worries his village could become another Lytton, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; A wildfire evacuee in British Columbia says a fire burning in the Fraser Canyon near his home has stoked fears that the community could be wiped out, much like Lytton five years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/resident-forced-out-by-wildfire-worries-his-village-could-become-another-lytton-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/resident-forced-out-by-wildfire-worries-his-village-could-become-another-lytton-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing B.C. wildfire closes Highway 1, more evacuation alerts issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; A growing wildfire in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon has forced further evacuation alerts and the closures of a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/growing-bc-wildfire-closes-highway-1-more-evacuation-alerts-issued/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/growing-bc-wildfire-closes-highway-1-more-evacuation-alerts-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges laid in alleged fraud scheme targeting international students: CBSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people from Ontario are facing multiple charges in an alleged fraud scheme that targeted international students.The Canada Border Services Agency says the investigation began after it received a tip from Lambton College in Sarnia, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/charges-laid-in-alleged-fraud-scheme-targeting-international-students-cbsa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/charges-laid-in-alleged-fraud-scheme-targeting-international-students-cbsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowds, culture and celebrations: looking back on Canada hosting the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Volunteers, supporters, coaches and officials are sharing their favourite memories of the World Cup after Vancouver hosted Colombia and Switzerland in the final match of the tournament to be held in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crowds-culture-and-celebrations-looking-back-on-canada-hosting-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crowds-culture-and-celebrations-looking-back-on-canada-hosting-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowds, culture and celebrations: fans look back on Canada hosting the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER &mdash; Fans, volunteers, supporters and officials are sharing their favourite memories of the World Cup as Vancouver hosts Colombia and Switzerland in the final match of the tournament to be held in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crowds-culture-and-celebrations-fans-look-back-on-canada-hosting-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/crowds-culture-and-celebrations-fans-look-back-on-canada-hosting-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; A cargo plane with five crew members aboard went missing off the Pakistani port of Karachi late Tuesday after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers while on a flight from United Arab Emirates, officials s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cargo-plane-with-5-aboard-goes-missing-off-pakistans-coast-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cargo-plane-with-5-aboard-goes-missing-off-pakistans-coast-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You could be fishing on Lake Nipissing while the world watches]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could be casting a line from the Callander dock or taking a dip in Lake Nipissing while people thousands of kilometres away watch it all unfold live online.Callander Mayor Jordy Carr told council during the June 30 meeting there is grant money available to municipalities to install tourist cameras.&ldquo;They put them up, like at the dock so people from anywhere can look live online to see what the lake and weather looks like,&rdquo; she said.Carr said municipalities that have taken advantag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/you-could-be-fishing-on-lake-nipissing-while-the-world-watches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/you-could-be-fishing-on-lake-nipissing-while-the-world-watches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP lays more than 19,000 charges during Canada Day week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speeding was the most common offence, say police who are urging people to make 'responsible choices' behind the wheel and at the helm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-lays-more-than-19000-charges-during-canada-day-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/opp-lays-more-than-19000-charges-during-canada-day-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nostalgic toys, comics, and wrestling return to Callander this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 50 vendors and the POG world champion on site, the Callander ComiCon has plenty of retro-fun for all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nostalgic-toys-comics-and-wrestling-return-to-callander-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nostalgic-toys-comics-and-wrestling-return-to-callander-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA (AP) &mdash; The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked duringthe 2020 electionin Georgia&rsquo;s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/judge-rejects-justice-department-attempt-to-get-names-of-2020-election-workers-in-fulton-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/judge-rejects-justice-department-attempt-to-get-names-of-2020-election-workers-in-fulton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayoral races in East Ferris, Bonfield, West Nipissing heating up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordy Carr has announced she wants to keep her job as Callander&rsquo;s mayor.Carr is currently the only mayoral nomination, as of July 7Coun. Mike Dell, who is currently serving as the deputy mayor, has also let his name stand for city councillor.There is still plenty of time for nominees to come forward. The final date for filing nomination papers is Aug. 21, at 2 p.m.While many municipalities currently only have one mayoral candidate, it&rsquo;s a different story in Bonfield Township and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mayoral-races-in-east-ferris-bonfield-west-nipissing-heating-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mayoral-races-in-east-ferris-bonfield-west-nipissing-heating-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa to invest up to $400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will invest up to $400 million into Teck Resources Ltd.'s critical minerals processing operations in southern B.C. as Ottawa looks to shore up supplies of metals used in the defence and green energy sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-to-invest-up-to-400-million-in-teck-critical-minerals-smelter-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ottawa-to-invest-up-to-400-million-in-teck-critical-minerals-smelter-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals shut down debate over proposed probe into B.C. condo buyout plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Liberal MPs shut down a Conservative attempt to have the House of Commons ethics committee investigate the government's plan to turn unsold condos into affordable housing in British Columbia.The Liberal government joined with the B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/liberals-shut-down-debate-over-proposed-probe-into-bc-condo-buyout-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/liberals-shut-down-debate-over-proposed-probe-into-bc-condo-buyout-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay man charged with five downtown arsons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a five arsons within the downtown core The investigation began at approximately 11 p.m. on July 4 following a series of fires in the downtown core in which couches, a mattress, and garbage bins were targeted.The fires were reported between 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. and were all quickly extinguished by North Bay Fire and Emergency Services.Kurt Whitfield, 30, of North Bay, has been charged with five counts of arson. The investiga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-man-charged-with-five-downtown-arsons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-man-charged-with-five-downtown-arsons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Ontario integrity commissioner who wrote Greenbelt report dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO &mdash; Ontario's former integrity commissioner, who authored a lengthy report on the provincial government's Greenbelt scandal, has died a year after retiring.J.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-ontario-integrity-commissioner-who-wrote-greenbelt-report-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/former-ontario-integrity-commissioner-who-wrote-greenbelt-report-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gangster Bishnoi charged with ordering Nijjar hit in B.C. as U.S. announces arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES &mdash; The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gangster-bishnoi-charged-with-ordering-nijjar-hit-in-bc-as-us-announces-arrests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/gangster-bishnoi-charged-with-ordering-nijjar-hit-in-bc-as-us-announces-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: 24 arrested around world for crimes including Nijjar killing in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES &mdash; The U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-24-arrested-around-world-for-crimes-including-nijjar-killing-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-24-arrested-around-world-for-crimes-including-nijjar-killing-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casino operator fined $170k after failing to report potential money laundering: AGCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[PICKERING &mdash; Ontario's alcohol and gaming regulator says the operator of Pickering Casino Resort is facing a $170,000 fine after failing to identify "high risk" patrons and report suspicious activity, including possible signs of money laundering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/casino-operator-fined-170k-after-failing-to-report-potential-money-laundering-agco/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/casino-operator-fined-170k-after-failing-to-report-potential-money-laundering-agco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public can now view North Bay council attendance records online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Records dating back to 2023 show attendance at council meetings, committees and boards, along with leaves of absence, conflicts of interest and notes where records were unavailable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/public-can-now-view-north-bay-council-attendance-records-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/public-can-now-view-north-bay-council-attendance-records-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Maine (AP) &mdash; Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker topull supportfor Maine Democratic U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/platner-should-drop-out-of-maines-us-senate-race-after-sexual-assault-allegation-sanders-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/platner-should-drop-out-of-maines-us-senate-race-after-sexual-assault-allegation-sanders-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattan high-rise to be stabilized after columns buckle, forcing evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Workers were expected to begin stabilizing a Manhattan high-rise Tuesday evening after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manhattan-high-rise-to-be-stabilized-after-columns-buckle-forcing-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manhattan-high-rise-to-be-stabilized-after-columns-buckle-forcing-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; A Manhattan high-rise that was under construction when columns buckled and bricks tumbled into the street below during the Tuesday morning rush hour remained unstable and was still moving, forcing nearby buildings to evacuate, officia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manhattan-high-rise-is-still-unstable-after-columns-buckle-forcing-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manhattan-high-rise-is-still-unstable-after-columns-buckle-forcing-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after bricks fall and columns buckle, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; A Manhattan high-rise that was evacuated after bricks fell and columns buckled Tuesday morning remained unstable and was still moving, forcing nearby buildings to evacuate, officials said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manhattan-high-rise-is-still-unstable-after-bricks-fall-and-columns-buckle-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manhattan-high-rise-is-still-unstable-after-bricks-fall-and-columns-buckle-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, and some evacuations are lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manhattan-high-rise-deemed-stable-after-columns-buckled-and-some-evacuations-are-lifted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/manhattan-high-rise-deemed-stable-after-columns-buckled-and-some-evacuations-are-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservation internship launches for Indigenous adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven Indigenous adults from Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations communities are starting a 15-month environmental internship focused on water and resource management, delivered in partnership with Water First]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/conservation-internship-launches-for-indigenous-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/conservation-internship-launches-for-indigenous-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls, Ont., mayor apologizes for comments about Kashechewan evacuees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor of Niagara Falls, Ont., has apologized for comments about Kashechewan First Nation evacuees made during a recent council meeting that discussed homelessness in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/niagara-falls-ont-mayor-apologizes-for-comments-about-kashechewan-evacuees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/niagara-falls-ont-mayor-apologizes-for-comments-about-kashechewan-evacuees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBPS arrests alleged local arsonist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation determined that the accused allegedly set fires at five different locations before fleeing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-nbps-arrests-alleged-local-arsonist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/the-nbps-arrests-alleged-local-arsonist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARDIEL, Lois (nee Sikora)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Sunday July 5, 2026, at the age of 79 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ardiel-lois-nee-sikora/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ardiel-lois-nee-sikora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCLOSKEY, Gordon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gord McCloskey, aged 88, on July 4th at Northern Heights Community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mccloskey-gordon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/mccloskey-gordon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One message, three ways to reach people: Meet Sunwire’s new SolCast platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sudbury-developed solution helps organizations automate phone, text and email campaigns from one easy-to-manage platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-message-three-ways-to-reach-people-meet-sunwires-new-solcast-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/one-message-three-ways-to-reach-people-meet-sunwires-new-solcast-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fedeli announces $75,000 Ontario funding for seniors programs in Nipissing]]></title><description><![CDATA['The Ontario government recognizes the importance of investing in seniors&rsquo; programs, services, and activities that support the health and well-being of seniors across the province']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fedeli-announces-75000-ontario-funding-for-seniors-programs-in-nipissing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/fedeli-announces-75000-ontario-funding-for-seniors-programs-in-nipissing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CP NewsAlert: Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate and says he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-carney-names-his-principal-secretary-and-a-conservative-mp-to-senate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/cp-newsalert-carney-names-his-principal-secretary-and-a-conservative-mp-to-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA &mdash; Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate and says he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-names-his-principal-secretary-and-a-conservative-mp-to-senate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/carney-names-his-principal-secretary-and-a-conservative-mp-to-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash;Reform UKleaderNigel Farageannounced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars' worth of donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/reform-uks-farage-says-hell-quit-as-lawmaker-and-seek-reelection-amid-donation-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/reform-uks-farage-says-hell-quit-as-lawmaker-and-seek-reelection-amid-donation-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek re-election amid donation allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash;Reform UKleaderNigel Farageannounced Tuesday that he will quit his Parliament seat and seek re-election in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars' worth of donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/reform-uks-farage-says-hell-quit-as-lawmaker-and-seek-re-election-amid-donation-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/reform-uks-farage-says-hell-quit-as-lawmaker-and-seek-re-election-amid-donation-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Bay police arrest three, seize drugs and weapons and lay 39 charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Bay Police Service has laid 39 drug and weapon related charges as a result of an investigation into a suspicious incident in North Bay. Police say they responded to a suspicious incident after a victim was abandoned in the 1700 block of Algonquin Avenue around 1 p.m. on May 20.As the investigation progressed, investigators identified the suspect vehicle. Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop on Highway 11 in the Bracebridge areaaround 6:30 p.m. on May 20.Cooper Williams and Must]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-arrest-three-seize-drugs-and-weapons-and-lay-39-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/north-bay-police-arrest-three-seize-drugs-and-weapons-and-lay-39-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBPS investigation results in three arrests and 39 charges, with help from OPP and York Regional Police]]></title><description><![CDATA['This investigation demonstrates the teamwork between police services that is necessary to combat this type of crime']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nbps-investigation-results-in-three-arrests-and-39-charges-with-help-from-opp-and-york-regional-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nbps-investigation-results-in-three-arrests-and-39-charges-with-help-from-opp-and-york-regional-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province to rebate liquor licence fees for Nipissing legion branches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Canadian Legion branches will automatically receive rebates when applying for or renewing eligible liquor sales licences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/province-to-rebate-liquor-licence-fees-for-nipissing-legion-branches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/province-to-rebate-liquor-licence-fees-for-nipissing-legion-branches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she&rsquo;ll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/le-pen-says-shell-run-for-french-presidency-next-year-despite-court-ordered-monitor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/le-pen-says-shell-run-for-french-presidency-next-year-despite-court-ordered-monitor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French court clears way for far-right leader Le Pen to run in 2027 but under a condition she rejects]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; A Paris appeals court cleared the way Tuesday for popular far-right leaderMarine Le Pento possibly run for the French presidency next year but said she must wear an electronic bracelet, which she has said is a no-go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/french-court-clears-way-for-far-right-leader-le-pen-to-run-in-2027-but-under-a-condition-she-rejects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/french-court-clears-way-for-far-right-leader-le-pen-to-run-in-2027-but-under-a-condition-she-rejects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French court clears way for far-right leader Le Pen to run in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; A Paris appeals court cleared the way Tuesday for popular far-right leaderMarine Le Pento possibly run for the French presidency next year but said she must wear anelectronic monitorafter finding her guilty of embezzling public f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/french-court-clears-way-for-far-right-leader-le-pen-to-run-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/french-court-clears-way-for-far-right-leader-le-pen-to-run-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Callander’s Henrik Arnocky shines at the Brick Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA['It was the best, most fun hockey experience of my life']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/callanders-henrik-arnocky-shines-at-the-brick-invitational/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/callanders-henrik-arnocky-shines-at-the-brick-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Treated like nothing’: Inmates paint dark picture of life inside Sudbury Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inmates (most of whom haven&rsquo;t been convicted of anything) and watchdog groups tell Sudbury.com pest infestations, rampant mold and filth, and severe overcrowding are the order of the day at the city jail, revealing systemic failures that led Ontario&rsquo;s chief coroner to characterize the entire provincial jail system as &lsquo;inherently unsafe and ineffective&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/treated-like-nothing-inmates-paint-dark-picture-of-life-inside-sudbury-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/treated-like-nothing-inmates-paint-dark-picture-of-life-inside-sudbury-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine's security service says woman wanted in connection with a Monaco bombing is found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[KYIV, Ukraine (AP) &mdash; Ukraine&rsquo;s Security Service on Tuesday said it found the body of Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, who is wanted by authorities in Monaco in connection with the bombing targeting Ukrainian business tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ukraines-security-service-says-woman-wanted-in-connection-with-a-monaco-bombing-is-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/ukraines-security-service-says-woman-wanted-in-connection-with-a-monaco-bombing-is-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash;Rahm Emanuel , a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, will denounce Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuin Tel Aviv this week and deliver a bracing message that the country's relationship wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rahm-emanuel-will-assail-netanyahu-in-tel-aviv-speech-as-american-politics-shift-against-israel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/rahm-emanuel-will-assail-netanyahu-in-tel-aviv-speech-as-american-politics-shift-against-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump arrives in Ankara]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-arrives-in-ankara/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-arrives-in-ankara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey (AP) &mdash; PresidentDonald Trumpon Tuesday insisted that the United States should be incontrol of Greenlandrather than NATO ally Denmark, repeating an assertion that has raised deep tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic mil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-again-demands-greenland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/north-bay/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-again-demands-greenland/</guid></item></channel></rss>