North Bay

The Salvation Army North Bay’s Christmas Kettle campaign is underway with donation kettles set up in the community. Major Stephanie Watkinson says this year’s goal is $225,000.   She says that helps fund all of their programs and services for Christmas and the upcoming year, including the Salvation

$4.75 million in provincial funding is on its way to rebuild and upgrade Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to become a year-round operation. Earlier this year, the park sustained extensive storm damage, forcing it to close in June. Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Todd McCarthy says the

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that applications are now being accepted for the Experience Ontario Program 2026. The program provides support for festivals and events with an economic impact to motivate visitors to discover Ontario, connect people with local experiences, while increasing tourism spending.  “Festivals and events support tens

The Knights of Columbus are marking 120 years in North Bay and the city’s centennial. They’ve partnered with the North Bay Museum to share their origins, decades of local and international history and impact on the city. “The four principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism are certainly

I stand before you humbled by the responsibility entrusted to me once again as Chair of the Near North District School Board. First, I extend a sincere thank you to my fellow board members. This is my fourth return to this board, with over a couple of decades of Trustee

The Ontario Ministry of Health has announced new funding through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Program, a province-wide initiative designed to strengthen mental health services for first responders across Ontario. This significant investment includes support for the Nipissing District. Under the existing agreement between the

49 paramedics in Ontario are being honoured for their decades of service, providing the highest standard of care and conduct.    They include Nipissing’s Daniel Raymond, a ‘First Bar’ recipient of the Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.  It marks 30 years of service.    STAY INFORMED – Click here

The Ford government’s controversial education legislation has passed third reading at Queen’s Park, after the government limited debate and eliminated the committee stage. Bill 33 will make it easier for the education minister to appoint supervisors to take the place of elected trustees, something that’s already done

The Near North District School Board says it will make changes where necessary after the final report into a cyberattack against its third-party student information provider. The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario’s final report into the attack against PowerSchool makes several recommendations. It says 20 school boards

The city has finalized the 2026 water and wastewater budget. Officials say if approved, the annual impact for an average residential user would be an increase of $43–$50, or about $3.58–$4.18 per month. A public meeting on the proposed rates will be held on Nov. 26.