North Bay

By Richard Coffin Snow removal started this week in downtown North Bay, beginning with Main Street West.   The city says crews are clearing one block at a time, and once Main Street is complete, work will move to Algonquin Avenue, between Cassells and Oak, Oak Street, Fraser Street, Ferguson Street,

By Richard Coffin Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the North Bay area. The weather agency says a low pressure system is expected to bring upwards of 15-25 mm or rain and about 5 cm of snow to the area. Officials say the wintry mix of precipitation

By Richard Coffin Over 3,000 Ontario elementary schools are included in the latest Fraser Institute rankings, including a few dozen in our area. The rankings are based on nine academic indicators derived from provincewide test results. The top-ranked school locally is the South Shore Education Centre in Nipissing, with

With heavy snowfalls across Ontario, Enbridge Gas Ontario is reminding customers to keep natural gas meters and external appliance vents clear of snow and ice. This simple step helps maintain safe and reliable operation of home heating equipment during the bone-chilling winter months. “Clearing snow and ice from your gas

By Richard Coffin North Bay OPP have charged two drivers from Bonfield Township after an incident involving one vehicle. Provincial police say on Saturday, Jan. 3, at approximately 4:20 pm, officers and emergency crews responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a snowbank on Highway 17

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) has a new Director of Education. Officials have announced Jay MacJanet has been appointed to the role. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, the board says he has over 26 years of experience in public education, beginning his career as a

The North Bay Police Service has charged a person with stunt driving after their vehicle was clocked going 55 km/h over the speed limit recently on Lakeshore Drive. Police say the vehicle was going 95 km/h in the posted Community Safety Zone, which is 40 km/h. STAY

By Richard Coffin With Lake Nipissing’s winter fishing season officially open, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) held a joint motorized snow vehicle enforcement campaign. The initiative took place over the first four days of the year. The OPP says officers focused on safety,

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the public and local businesses to be vigilant following an increase in counterfeit Canadian currency in the community. Over the holiday season, local retailers have reported receiving counterfeit $50 bills, some with the serial number AHU5885903. The bills seized in the investigation

By Richard Coffin Ice fishing season is underway on Lake Nipissing, which is once again earning accolades from fishingbooker.com. The lake has been named one the ‘Best Ice Fishing Destinations in Canada. Nine lakes are on the list. “Lake Nipissing is a destination where the ice fishing vibe is