Richard Coffin
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
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Heat warning issued for our area
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Elliot Lake area, with a two-day heat event beginning Thursday. Â The weather agency says daytime high temperatures are expected to...
Winter storm and rainfall warnings in effect
Mother Nature has apparently decided March will go out like a lion this year instead of a lamb. Two different weather warnings are in place for Algoma-Manitoulin. Environment Canada has issued...
Rainbow Schools take part in Take Our Kids to Work
Grade 9 students in Rainbow Schools are getting the chance to learn about the world of work this week. They will be spending the day on Wednesday, Nov. 2 shadowing...
Federal funding for community-led projects locally
Over $650,000 is going to 13 community-led infrastructure projects around the north, including our area.  The North Bay and Area Community Foundation and Anthony Rota, MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced the...
Halloween safety tips from East Algoma OPP
East Algoma Ontario Province Police say Halloween can be an exciting time for kids and safety can be easily forgotten with the distraction of candy and costumes. That’s why...
Terror Trail fundraiser returns to Spanish
Maplegate House for Women is inviting everyone to their 2nd annual Terror Trail fundraiser. The terror trail is open nightly Oct. 27-29 with $5 admission. It’s located at 17 John Street...
Volunteers sought for Special Education Advisory Committee
The Rainbow District School Board is looking for volunteers for its Special Education Advisory Committee. Applications are being accepted to fill positions for a period of four years, beginning January...
Area educators learning more about the skilled trades
About 30 area teachers and guidance counsellors are learning more about jobs in demand and the skilled trades. The grade 7 and 8 and co-op teachers and staff from various...
New OPPA president from the north
The new President and CEO of the Ontario Provincial Police Association is from northern Ontario. John Cerasuolo was named to...
Charges filed after crash just west of Espanola
A 38-year-old driver from Bowmanville has been charged after a collision around 8 am Wednesday, Oct. 26 on Highway...
NDP MPPs write to Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission
Several New Democrat MPPs are calling for fair electoral representation for northern Ontario residents. The list includes Algoma-Manitoulin’s Michael Mantha,...
Peaceful end to situation in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
The shelter in place has been lifted in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. That announcement on social media from Ogimaa Kwe...
Disturbance call in Elliot Lake leads to charges
Charges have been filed after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a disturbance call at a Hutchison Avenue apartment in...
Blind River receiving FedNor funding
FedNor is investing over $4.5 million to upgrade public community spaces across northern Ontario. A dozen projects are receiving funding...
New CEO named at Science North
After an international search, Science North has found a new CEO from within their own ranks.Ashley Larose, who is...
Disturbance call leads to assault with a weapon charge
Mississauga First Nation police report a 41-year-old person from the community is facing an assault with a weapon charge. This...
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LAMBAC developing new Strategic Plan – seeking public input
The LaCloche and Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation, known as LAMBAC, is updating its Strategic Plan and is looking for input from the wider community.
Ontario making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program permanent
The Ontario government recently released its plan to invest $89 Million to help people age safely at home by making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program permanent.
College strike – Espanola campus is closed, Little Current and main campus open
The Espanola satellite campus of Cambrian College is closed due to strike action.
It’s Official … September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Espanola.
Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais, members of council and staff, were on hand for the raising of the NOFCC flag marking the month.
Solar farm proposal receives dissent from taxpayers in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township
A proposal for a 120,000-kilowatt solar farm in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has not been received with open arms by citizens.
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