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The idea of developing a new East-West Canadian Energy Corridor is getting ‘strong support’ from the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM).   The Province of Ontario announced Thursday it has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study to examine the potential for such a corridor, stretching from

City police say North Bay does not have photo radar, all speeding tickets are issued in person, and the city doesn’t issue traffic-related fines via text message. The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is warning the public about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages, that falsely claim to

The province has appointed seven new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, including one in North Bay.   Officials say Justice Pierre Lambert-Bélanger was called to the Ontario bar in 2005 and started his legal career in Timmins.   He has worked as an assistant Crown attorney in North Bay since

The Dionne Quints Heritage Board is honouring the legacy of one of the Quints on Saturday. A celebration of Life for Cécile Dionne is being hosted at the Quints Museum. Along with music, there will be a registry book available for people to sign, and will be delivered to Annette,

Over 70 racers from across Ontario are converging on the city for a weekend of Enduro-style mountain bike racing. The North Bay Mountain Bike Association (NBMBA) is hosting the Ontario Enduro Series event Aug. 9-10. “This event is more than just racing,” says Connie Hergott, volunteer board member for NBMBA.

Between July 23 and August 2, 2025, nine overdoses have been reported across the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts that involved substances expected to be opioids. Of the nine overdoses, one resulted in death. One is known to have had a single dose of naloxone given at the scene. The

Construction Scams Targeting North Bay Residents The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is warning residents to be cautious when hiring contractors following reports of construction-related frauds and scams in our community. A recent investigation has revealed an incident where a local victim paid a $12,000 cash deposit to a

It’s being described as a transformative investment in seniors’ health and well-being across Northern Ontario.    That from chair of the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) and Timmins Mayor, Michelle Boileau, on the province making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program permanent.   The province says an additional

The province of Ontario is joining Alberta and Saskatchewan in exploring how best to establish a new East-West economic and energy corridor.   A request for proposals has been issued by the Ontario government for a feasibility study.   Officials say the corridor would include new Alberta-to-Ontario pipelines, bringing Western Canadian oil

There were no injuries after a boat fire at the North Bay Marina just after 3 pm Wednesday. Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders says crews from stations one and three were on the scene within four minutes, with fire and heavy black smoke visible, and quickly snuffed out the blaze.