Category: Community Event

Noah Dugas

Here is the situation for Noah Strong from their Facebook page
In the last few months, Noah has had some health concerns which led to the last incident on August 29th, 2020 being a more severe stroke. Since this day, Noah has battled through many challenges and continues to do so each and every day.
Noah’s medical needs have led the family to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. This has meant both parents Dave Dugas and Jody Luesby Dugas having to leave their home, employment, and beloved daughter back in North Bay in order to be with Noah during this difficult time.
Each day, Noah is showing signs of progress, however, his journey will be taking him to a Rehabilitation Centre where he will continue his brave fight.
Today the North Bay Bulldogs send our thoughts, positivity, and support to Noah Dugas from the North Bay Trappers. Whether it’s a hockey player or a football player- it transcends their sport and affects us all. Your local football community stands with you. Noah, we hope and pray to see you back on the ice – or even football field one day. Stay strong, keep fighting and we wish you a speedy recovery.

If you want to send assistance to the family you can visit their Facebook page

E-transfers are being accepted to noahdugasstrong@gmail.com to help offset their expenses. #NoahStrong #71Strong #NorthBayUnity #northbaysports

Stay Positive Message Ray Lewis

Hi everyone,

Coach Mathon here. I know its tough waiting this out knowing we should be on the field by now. Ray Lewis is one of the toughest linebackers every to play the game and no matter what the circumstances he was always ready. Please watch the following message from the newest friend of the Bulldogs. #StayPositive

CTV news article –  https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/super-bowl-champion-ray-lewis-sends-inspirational-message-to-north-bay-bulldogs-1.4933306?cache=%2F5-things-to-know-for-tuesday-november-26-2019-1.4702572#_gus&_gucid=&_gup=Facebook&_gsc=yVO3pEa

North Bay Nugget article on the message from Ray. https://www.nugget.ca/news/local-news/super-bowl-champ-inspires-local-football-players

In Honor of Rhys Teeple

It is with our deepest condolences and heavy hearts that we pay respects to Rhys Teeple, a lost member of our Bulldog family. The big man with a big heart will be sincerely missed. “You will be missed by your football brothers and sisters both on and off the field – Coach Christa”. Rest well Bulldog/Trojan. Rhys’ celebration of life will be held at a later date.

https://www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Rhys-Teeple

Gym Sessions Delayed

As you are all aware we find ourselves in somewhat uncharted waters pertaining to an ongoing pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus. As things stand now, all school boards have closed their schools for the rest of this month. As such gym sessions must be canceled as there is no gym availability until April 11th.

At this time we plan to reconvene in the gym on April 11th at Chippewa High School.

However it is important that things can change quickly in situations like this one, so please monitor for further updates as things change, hopefully for the better.

We take the health and safety of all Bulldogs family members very seriously and as a result, we have prepared some important information for you to please read and share with players and family members.