North Bay

The City of North Bay is set to host a full day of fun at the waterfront on Tuesday, July 1, with a packed lineup of activities planned for Canada Day 2025, including special centennial-themed events. The day kicks off with the return of the Canada Day 5K Road Race.

By Richard Coffin More information on efforts to bring steam rail travel back to the region is on the way.   The Nipissing Railway Historical Society is hosting a public meeting Thursday night at the North Bay Museum.   Officials say they’ll give an update on where the Steam Tourist Train/

By Richard Coffin Several roads have been rebuilt in Bonfield after washouts and flooding from last weekend’s storm. The township says that includes Pine Lake, Talon Lake, Shields Point and Van Doeler roads, along with Farmer’s Line, with touch ups and grading still needed. Work continues on other

By Brad Aubin Over 5,500 lbs of food has been delivered to the North Bay Food Bank, thanks to the community and the Purolator Tackle Hunger Red Bag campaign. Held from June 14 to 21, the campaign saw 2,000 red bags dropped off throughout the area, with residents

By Richard Coffin Ontario Parks says restoration plans are being developed for Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park after last weekend’s storm.    “The storm, which included a microburst, resulted in extensive tree damage and hazardous conditions throughout the park,” states the Parks Alert web page. “Emergency workers have been actively

By Richard Coffin The evacuation centre at the Mike Rodden Arena in Mattawa, opened after Saturday’s severe storm, has now closed.    That from Calvin officials who say all evacuees have been reunited with their families, returned home or have been moved to another location. Mattawa Mayor Raymond Belanger says

By Richard Coffin Some temporary traffic changes are coming up with the McKeown Avenue reconstruction project. The city says McKeown will remain limited to one lane between McNamara and Cartier streets until Friday, July 4. Officials also say Cartier Street will be reduced to one lane for the rest of

By Richard Coffin The ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is returning in mid-August.    Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced $15,000 for the event, through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Theatre Projects Program.     “Our government understands the important role that the arts play in fostering dynamic and thriving communities across

A North Bay man was arrested and charged on Friday June 20th, as a result of a seven-month long investigation into Hate Crime by the North Bay Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Section. In November 2024, the North Bay Police Service, launched an investigation after receiving reports of concern regarding

La Vase River and Mattawa River watershed and its tributaries A FLOOD WATCH has been issued the Mattawa River and its tributaries, including North River, Kaibuskong River, Amable du Fond River, Sharpes Creek, Pautois Creek, and Boom Creek, as well as the La Vase River, according to the North Bay-Mattawa