North Bay

June Callwood Award honours remarkable contributions from across the province  Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is celebrating 15 remarkable individuals and four organizations with the 2025 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism (JCOAAV). This year's recipients have dedicated their time to a

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $800,000 through the Ontario Autism Program’s workforce capacity fund to two local programs, helping more children and families access clinical services. Funding will be put towards expanding access to timely, specialized care that will foster inclusion, independence,

By Richard Coffin Evacuation support continues in Mattawa in the wake of Saturday’s severe storm. It left a swath of downed trees and power lines, washed out roads and impacted cell service. The town says its Recreation, Fire, and Public Works departments are working with several agencies to support

By Brad Aubin The heat warning continues for our area. Environment Canada says dangerously hot and humid conditions will be continuing today and ending tomorrow (Tuesday) night. Daytime highs of up to 33 degrees can be expected, with humidex values hovering around 40. Report North Bay – Subscribe for free- Stay

By Richard Coffin Update: 8 pm The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports Highway 17 has fully reopened following damage due to severe storms on Saturday night. The road was closed between Corbeil and Mattawa after the storm, then partially reopened earlier Sunday evening before being fully reopened. Report North Bay

By Richard Coffin Check your lottery tickets! Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) says the winning ticket for the $34 million LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot from Saturday night’s draw (June 21, 2025) was purchased in North Bay. OLG says this is the second time in a row that

By Richard Coffin Update (12 noon) The Township of Bonfield remains under a state of emergency. Officials say crews have been out since Saturday night, with many roads to repair and several homes with no driveways. Report North Bay – Subscribe for free- Stay Informed “We have limited resources,” states an

Highway 17 East between Bonfield and Mattawa around 10:30 pm Saturday. Mattawa’s Mike Rodden Arena is open for those in need of shelter. Hydro One crews are assessing damages after Saturday night's storm rolled through the area. Upwards of 1,300 customers between Bonfield and Mattawa

By Richard Coffin The Near North Board says a small classroom initiative at Sunset Park has grown into a school-wide movement and garden connecting student well-being, environmental stewardship, and community partnership.   Officials say the Mighty Gardeners Project was led by educators Jessica Blais and Deanna Riching.   It includes a pathway

By Richard Coffin Road work is on the way to Seymour Street.    Council approved the awarding of a nearly $9 million contract on Tuesday.   “Due to the existing and future traffic volumes on Seymour Street from Station Road to Wallace Road, which is only a two-lane road, the completed Municipal