North Bay

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) laid 16 impaired driving charges between November 15, 2025, and January 15, 2026, during the annual Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign, highlighting an ongoing and concerning risk to public safety. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox.

Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) call for integrated housing, health investment of $435 to protect regional economy New NOSDA – CMHA analysis shows $435 million per year, just 1.3 cents on the dollar, would stabilize homelessness, health systems across the North Northern Ontario (Jan. 15, 2026) STAY INFORMED – Click

By Richard Coffin Natural gas rates are up in Ontario, including locally.  On it’s website, Enbridge Gas says the new rates started at the beginning of the month and will remain in effect through March 31. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox.

By Brad Aubin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services has responded to three oscillating fan fires in the past six months. That’s led them to remind people not to leave the fans running for a prolonged period of time. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right

By Richard Coffin North Bay’s Rob Shaw is retiring from professional tennis after the Australian Open. Tennis Canada says the 36-year-old is one of the most accomplished wheelchair tennis players in Canadian history. Career milestones include two Paralympic Games, gold and silver medals at the Para Pan American Games,

By Richard Coffin Two new medical lab programs in Northern Ontario are eligible for stay and learn grants. The province has announced it involves students in the medical lab technology program at Canadore College and the medical lab science program at Confederation College, in Thunder Bay. STAY INFORMED – Click here

By Richard Coffin Canada’s new strategic partnership with China, and its tariff relief on canola, is being well-received locally. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service “This is a welcome development for agricultural producers close to home and

By Richard Coffin Protests against job cuts at the hospital continue. CUPE 139 held a car rally outside the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service “We once again reiterate that the

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By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is in Toronto this week for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference. President Dave Plourde says municipal leaders across the north are dealing with real pressures, on roads, policing, housing and health care, and they’re at the conference