Report North Bay Staff

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is gearing up to protect residents against the flu and COVID-19 as we enter another respiratory season. Starting mid-October, the Health Unit will offer both vaccines to high-risk individuals, with availability opening to the general population in November. Individuals can also receive

Update: Highway 11N reopened following collision this afternoon Ontario 511 is reporting that HWY 11 in both directions closed between North Bay and Latchford. No details at this time but it appears to have happened around 10:24 this morning Collision on HWY 11 Both Directions between Thibeault Hill, North

Funding will help create jobs and support economic growth Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing over $6.5 million to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in Nipissing. The funding will be delivered in 2025 through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and is

The city will be exploring the development of a freshwater pool, with staff directed to report back to council during the upcoming budget deliberations.    This after a recent a public presentation brought the idea to council.    Chair of Community Services Councillor Justine Mallah put forward the motion, which was approved.

A local non-profit housing and independent living organization is shining a spotlight on frontline workers and volunteers for supporting the well-being of some of society’s most vulnerable members, including seniors.   PHARA is marking Community Support Month.   “It is important to recognize the wonderful individuals that are providing essential home

A 50-lot housing development in the north end of the city that has been in the planning stages for over 30 years is moving forward.   A council committee has approved a rezoning request and plan of subdivision, which will now go to council.   49 of the lots in the Larocque

A couple of second period markers sent the Powassan Voodoos on their way to a narrow 2-1 victory over the Blind River Beavers Tuesday as part of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. First-year Blind River forward Noah Szczurek began the scoring eight

Starting today, the Kate Pace Way will be closed between Veterans Soccer Field and Lee Park for approximately three days to facilitate access pit preparation and staging for a watermain liner installation. This liner will improve the condition and extend the lifespan of the watermain beneath the Lakeshore Drive overpass.

The Country 90.5 FM morning host is walking 129 km from the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury to North Bay’s downtown CIBC branch over the next four days. Earlier this year, Kevin’s family learned his wife Josie has breast cancer and he wanted to do something in

A staff report says the estimated cost to replace all of the city’s assets would be nearly $3.2 billion.   That includes bridges, roads, facilities, water-related infrastructure and more.   Tuesday night’s council agenda includes a recommendation to receive and refer the city’s asset management plan to the