North Bay

By Richard Coffin Registration for their first-time riders’ safety program is underway. The school year may have just finished last week, but Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services (NPSSTS) is already getting set for next year.     There are five daily sessions, from Aug 11-15 in North Bay with three sessions a

Province appoints Burlington Chief Administrative Officer Hassaan Basit as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive Ontario is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve. These changes will support the government’s commitment

By Richard Coffin The Township of Bonfield has lifted the state of emergency. It had been declared after the severe weather on June 21 washed out, flooded and closed several roads in the community. In a post on social media late Monday afternoon, officials said ‘road crews are 90% recovered

By Richard Coffin A full day of activities is planned Tuesday at the waterfront for Canada Day.  The city says that includes special centennial-themed events.  First up, is the return of the Canada Day 5K Road Race and the Canada Day Regatta.  Opening Ceremonies begin at noon at the Kiwanis

From humble beginnings folding boxes for Canadian Tire at the age of 15, Paul Lamont became one of the youngest ever to open his own store.  Paul took his family across Canada chasing the dream, before settling in North Bay in 1994 to open the new Canadian Tire store, which

$600,000 to Protect Young Victims and Witnesses of Crime Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $600,000 over three years to help protect child victims and witnesses of crime in Nipissing. The funding is part of the government’s $4.2 million investment to

By Richard Coffin A legacy mural series is coming to the back facade of the Capitol Centre.    The public art project will commemorate the city’s cultural heritage, natural landscape, and evolving identity.    Eight artists or designers are being sought to contribute an original work for the project.    Report North

By Richard Coffin A recent graduate at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is celebrating a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship for engineering.    Officials say it’s one of Canada’s most prestigious and sought-after STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) scholarships and has been awarded to Keith Rubin for exceptional academic

By Richard Coffin Callander is once again getting a head start on Canada Day celebrations. Funfest takes place on Saturday, June 28 at Centennial Park. The theme this year is ‘Callander Rocks’, with officials saying there will be plenty of music, food, family fun, and community pride. Report North Bay

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents on the southwest part of Commanda Lake to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was confirmed in the lake by a June 16, 2025 testing sample taken by the Ministry of