Nipissing In the News Roundup: June 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 June 2026:
18 Canadian books we're excited for this June
June 1, 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/books/readinglists/18-canadian-books-to-read-for-june-9.7198026
Jr. Lakers I-Model team claims Ontario Cup victory
June 2, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/sports/jr-lakers-i-model-team-claims-ontario-cup-victory-12361749
Lisa Laflamme among five receiving honorary degrees from Nipissing
June 3, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/lisa-laflamme-among-five-receiving-honorary-degrees-from-nipissing-12372722
Timmins-born former chief justice to receive honourary degree
June 5, 2026
https://www.saultstar.com/news/timmins-born-former-chief-justice-to-receive-honourary-degree
Tourism North Bay is bringing the 2026 World Cup closer to home
June 6, 2026
https://www.timminspress.com/sports/tourism-north-bay-is-bringing-the-2026-world-cup-closer-to-home
Former CTV National anchor Lisa LaFlamme inspires graduates with heartfelt speech
June 10, 2026
https://www.villagereport.ca/village-picks/former-ctv-national-anchor-lisa-laflamme-inspires-graduates-with-heartfelt-speech-12405418
Nipissing University will celebrate forestry advocate
June 11, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-business/nipissing-university-will-celebrate-forestry-advocate-12374791
New tools and old habits meet in spring morel picking
June 13, 2026
https://www.sudbury.com/columns/back-roads-bill/new-tools-and-old-habits-meet-in-spring-morel-picking-12412674
New community planning degree to be offered at Nipissing U
June 12, 2026
https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/video/2026/06/13/new-community-planning-degree-to-be-offered-at-nipissing-u/
U SPORTS modifies Board of Directors structure, elects Perrault, Wamsley and White at annual meeting
June 14, 2026
https://sirc.ca/news/u-sports-modifies-board-of-directors-structure-elects-perrault-wamsley-and-white-at-annual-meeting/
NDSC Junior Laker Fest Draws 50 teams for a successful soccer weekend
June 15, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/sports/ndsc-junior-laker-fest-draws-50-teams-for-a-successful-soccer-weekend-12424435
Nipissing University develops Bachelor of Community Planning
June 16, 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-84-up-north/clip/16221106-nipissing-university-develops-bachelor-community-planning
Turcotte and Blanchard to be inducted into Hockey North Hall of Fame
June 17, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/sports/turcotte-and-blanchard-to-be-inducted-into-hockey-north-hall-of-fame-12432841
Former CTV National anchor Lisa LaFlamme speaks out about the state of journalism
June 18, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/former-ctv-national-anchor-lisa-laflamme-speaks-out-about-the-state-of-journalism-12401427
Award winning artist returns to North Bay with new exhibition
June 18, 2026
https://www.timminspress.com/news/award-winning-artist-returns-to-north-bay-with-new-exhibition
20 books to read for National Indigenous History Month and beyond
June 18, 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/books/20-books-to-read-for-national-indigenous-history-month-and-beyond-9.7236222
Nipissing University names University of Regina dean as incoming provost
June 20, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/nipissing-university-names-university-of-regina-dean-as-incoming-provost-12439611
North Bay to host FIFA World Cup Fan Fest in July
June 21, 2026
https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/north-bay-to-host-fifa-world-cup-fan-fest-in-july/
Powassan Voodoos newest player plans to hit the ground running
June 25, 2026
https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/sports/powassan-voodoos-newest-player-plans-to-hit-the-ground-running
UHN helps launch first cardiac rehab clinic in North Bay
June 28, 2026
https://www.hospitalnews.com/uhn-helps-launch-first-cardiac-rehab-clinic-in-north-bay/
Why Dale McCourt wants Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna to tell his story
June 29, 2026
https://www.fairviewpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/dale-mccourt-wants-gavin-mckenna-tell-story
Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation awards bursaries to two local students
June 30, 2026
https://doppleronline.ca/huntsville/lake-of-bays-heritage-foundation-awards-bursaries-to-two-local-students