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Evgeny Dubrovtsev, the North Bay Battalion’s first-round pick in the 2025 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, has signed an education and development agreement, the Ontario Hockey League club announced Tuesday. Russian centre Dubrovtsev was the 17th overall selection in the three-round process conducted July 2 via the Internet. With

By Richard Coffin The national Communities in Bloom judges arrive in the city on Tuesday.   They’ll be touring various businesses, institutions and more, with notable stops like the waterfront and downtown area, community gardens, and heritage homes.   Over the two-day visit, the local Communities in Bloom committee will be

Over $126,000 is going to 20 local organizations.    The North Bay and Area Community Foundation announced the grants through several community funds, donors and sponsors.    “Our Annual Community Grants program offers an avenue of funding to local charities in need of support for new and ongoing projects,” says Preston

By Richard Coffin There’s plenty of free offerings at the Capitol Centre this week, including a couple Centennial film screenings.    They include Too Close for Christmas Tuesday night and A Christmas Carousel on Thursday.  The two Hallmark movies were filmed in North Bay in 2020.    Stay Informed - Subscribe

Please be advised that the Armstrong Park Boat Launch will be closed July 24 and 25 for dredging work. Due to permitting restrictions, this work can only be carried out at this time of year. The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their understanding.

ABC Recreation, the company the City of North Bay partnered with to install the Rotary Playground, is inviting families to take part in a free playground photoshoot on Tuesday, July 29th, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The photoshoot will take place at the Rotary Playground and is

Province adding 150 beds through new modular builds As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the Ontario government is investing more than $180 million to increase capacity at correctional facilities across the province. The Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold, the Cecil Facer Youth Centre in

Memorandums of understanding now in place with 10 provinces and territories to grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was joined by British Columbia Premier David Eby, Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok

“Uncle Howie” passed peacefully at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Saturday July 19, 2025 surrounded by family.  Howie was predeceased by his parents and his dear sister Vivian Bennison. Howie lived with Vivian for much of his adult life until her passing; he helped her as she operated the Powassan

(Dec. 28, 1924 – July 12, 2025) Predeceased by his siblings Glen, Lucille and Celia, and most recently his eldest son Harry (July 15, 1949 – May 31, 2025) Survived by his wife Sheila, sister Christine, and children Marjorie, Barbara Lou, Christopher, Robin, and Matthew William Gladwin Parfitt (Bill) passed away peacefully