North Bay

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

By Richard Coffin Two men being sought by the OPP after what provincial police describe as a suspicious death in Bonfield have been located. Police provided the update on social media Saturday night. Earlier they were advising residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to them. Stay Informed

Richard Coffin 22 tourism industry projects, businesses, and organizations across Northern Ontario are getting federal funding.   FedNor Minister Patty Hajdu announced over $4.5 million for the tourism projects.   In our area, the list includes nearly $190,000 for the Village of South River to refurbish the train station, while

Lakeshore Drive at Booth Road Please be advised that the closure of a section of Lakeshore Drive near Booth Road has been extended until July 25. Originally scheduled to reopen on July 21, this closure is necessary to complete sanitary and stormwater connections related to the new Community and Recreation

The North Bay Police Service’s Bait Bike Initiative is once again proving effective after a quick arrest made during a recent deployment. On Thursday, July 14, 2025, patrol officers arrested a 37-year-old North Bay man after he attempted to steal a bait bicycle strategically placed in the downtown core.

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is investing $1,675,000 for North Bay’s first Cricket ground. This investment is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a province-wide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities, grow the

By Richard Coffin 60 new affordable housing units for seniors are on the way to the city.    The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) has partnered with the city on the project, with approval for the new units received through the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund.   Construction is underway

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police with the North Bay detachment are investigating two separate copper theft incidents from a communications tower on Centennial Crescent in Corbeil. The thefts happened early Monday and again Wednesday.   Police are advising residents of a significant disruption to mobile phone service in parts of

By Richard Coffin Relief from the heat is in sight. A heat warning continues with Environment Canada saying we can expect daytime highs of 28 to 31 degrees Celsius and a humidex of 33 to 38.   But the weather agency says a cooler airmass is expected to arrive Wednesday night

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 43-year-old man. Rheal is described as 6 feet tall with a thin build and a shaved head. Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here He was last seen on Saturday, July