Eric Taschner

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A 26-foot carving of an Indigenous man made from white pine was laid to rest Thursday morning during a special ceremony at the Canadian Ecology Centre just outside of Mattawa, Ont. The sculpture, called ‘Nibissing,’ disappeared for seven years in storage and was returned to the land Thursday, where it will be used as a teaching lesson. The sculpture was prominently displayed on the North Bay landscape for three decades. “It’s important that we not be seen as people of the past.

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Eric Taschner

Members of the Franco-Ontarian community in North Bay want North Bay city council to add the Franco-Ontarian flag to those flying outside of city hall. It would join the Canadian, Ontario and City of North Bay flags at Leger Square outside of city hall. Two delegates from Les Compagnons des francs loisirs presented to councillors Tuesday night asking if they would consider adding the Franco-Ontarian flag as a fourth flag.

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Eric Taschner

Canadore College President George Burton announced Wednesday morning on social media that he’s retiring. Burton said on X that after deep reflection, he decided “not to seek a renewal of my contract.”His time as college president will end on Jan. 26, 2026. “Serving this incredible community has been a profound honour,” Burton wrote.

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Eric Taschner

Union president joins WSIB picket lines in the north as strike enters its fourth weekPublished: June 17, 2025 at 2:29PM EDTAs the WSIB strike drags on, Ontario Compensation Employees Union president Harry Goslin visited the picket line in North Bay on Tuesday to update them on contract negotiations. (Eric Taschner/CTV News)

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Eric Taschner

North Bay city council to get an update on $63M twin-pad arena construction Published: June 16, 2025 at 8:33PM EDTNorth Bay city council will get an update Tuesday on plans to build a community and rec centre at the Steve Omischl Sports Complex.