Nipissing In the News Roundup: April 2026
Whether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines.
Check out the top headlines from April 2026:
Volleyball star Megan Stacey Manning is North Bay Sports Hall of Fame inductee
April 2, 2026
https://www.midnorthmonitor.com/sports/volleyball-star-megan-stacey-manning-is-north-bay-sports-hall-of-fame?20260402
North Bay police women in policing session draws more than 30 participants
April 3, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/north-bay-police-women-in-policing-session-draws-more-than-30-participants-12093568
Life Sciences Ontario Welcomes New Board Members in 2026 Following Annual General Meeting
April 7, 2026
https://calgarysun.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/life-sciences-ontario-welcomes-new-board-members-in-2026-following-annual-general-meeting
Canada’s top student-athletes earn pro opportunity through CEBL signing day
April 8, 2026
https://sirc.ca/news/canadas-top-student-athletes-earn-pro-opportunity-through-cebl-signing-day/
North Bay selected to be on FIFA World Cup summer tour
April 9, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/sports/north-bay-selected-to-be-on-fifa-world-cup-summer-tour-12117772
New artists and presenting sponsor announced for David Suzuki’s 90th birthday benefit concert
April 9, 2026
https://davidsuzuki.org/press/new-artists-and-presenting-sponsor-announced-for-david-suzukis-90th-birthday-benefit-concert/
Nipissing MPP Fedeli announces over $2.5 million to support economic development
April 10, 2026
https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/nipissing-mpp-fedeli-announces-over-2-5-million-to-support-economic-development?20260410
Johnny Fong, who had long basketball career in North Bay, is the George Martyn Memorial Trophy winner
April 12, 2026
https://www.hannaherald.com/sports/johnny-fong-who-had-long-basketball-career-in-north-bay-is-the-george-martyn-memorial-trophy-winner
Brian 'Doc' Duval to receive the Peter Handley Friend of Sport Award
April 12, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/sports/brian-doc-duval-to-receive-the-peter-handley-friend-of-sport-award-12121207
Local hockey: Waddick wins gold; Thomas, Paronuzzi pick schools; Konecny in playoffs
April 14, 2026
https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/sports/local-sports/local-hockey-waddick-strikes-gold-thomas-paronuzzi-pick-schools
Structural stratification in non-university postsecondary education: Study
April 15, 2026
https://academica.ca/top-ten/structural-stratification-in-non-university-postsecondary-education-study/
Sports trainer extraordinaire wins Pete Palangio award for 2026
April 17, 2026
https://www.saultstar.com/news/sports-trainer-extraordinaire-wins-pete-palangio-award-for-2026
Another Dominico takes home Judge Harry J. Reynolds Award
April 19, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/sports/another-dominico-takes-home-judge-harry-j-reynolds-award-12134147
Former Legionnaire Williams commits to Nipissing University
April 20, 2026
https://swiftcurrentonline.com/articles/former-legionnaire-williams-commits-to-nipissing-university
North Bay and Area Sports Hall of Fame honours Ryan Culhane with dedication to soccer award
April 20, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/sports/north-bay-and-area-sports-hall-of-fame-honours-ryan-culhane-with-dedication-to-soccer-award-12144164
'Proud moment': Veteran Barrie officers watch son join auxiliary ranks
April 23, 2026
https://www.barrietoday.com/police-beat/proud-moment-veteran-barrie-officers-watch-son-join-auxiliary-ranks-12180003
Coordinator hired for northern defence project
April 28, 2026
https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/manufacturing/coordinator-hired-for-northern-defence-project-12197863
North Bay Fishing & Outdoors Show coming this Sunday
April 28, 2026
https://www.nugget.ca/sports/north-bay-fishing-and-outdoors-show-coming-this-sunday
Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell to be recognized at Virus of Inequality Symposium
April 29, 2026
https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/04/dr-jeannette-corbiere-lavell-to-be-recognized-at-virus-of-inequality-symposium/
North Bay native Joey Puddister caps first season as pro coach with BSL championship
April 30, 2026
https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/sports/north-bay-native-joey-puddister-caps-first-season-as-pro-coach-with-bsl-championship