North Bay

By Richard Coffin A total of 3,164 birds were counted in the 47th North Bay area Christmas bird count this year. Officials with the Nipissing Naturalists Club say North Bay has taken part consistently since 1980, with occasional observations submitted since 1941. They say it’s an important contribution

By Richard Coffin The Municipality of Callander has announced it has accepted the resignations of Mayor Robb Noon and Councillor Irene Smit. Other than thanking them for their service and wishing them well, no other details were provided in a brief announcement issued on Friday afternoon. On social media, Deputy

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP continues to investigate after a pedestrian was struck by a snowplow on Saturday night. Police say emergency crews responded at about 6 pm on Highway 11 near Cedar Heights Road. The OPP says a 28-year-old North Bay resident suffered life-threatening injuries and taken

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is investigating a shooting that occurred between approximately 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. in the area of Seymour Street, Franklin Street, and the Highway 11/17 bypass. One individual was transported to hospital. While a suspect has not yet been

By Richard Coffin A flash freeze warning is in effect for the North Bay area, and it’s impacting school buses. Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services advises all school buses across all weather corridors are cancelled today (Friday, Dec. 19).  Schools remain open. Environment Canada says the rain will change

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is confirming the ongoing delivery of the Cold Weather Program by Crisis Centre North Bay for the 2025/26 winter season and providing an update on the Board’s operational direction for 2026. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has charged a male following a drug investigation in North Bay, and officers seized approximately $34,000 worth of drugs, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine. On December 10, 2025, NBPS was notified of an arrest warrant for a North Bay

Planet Youth Nipissing has distributed $82,000 in funding through its Youth Impact Fund, supporting 38 local initiatives across North Bay, West Nipissing and Nipissing First Nation. Provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Program, this funding will strengthen protective factors that promote youth

By Richard Coffin Education Minister Paul Calandra was in North Bay and Parry Sound last week visiting the Near North District School Board. He says based on the visit and a progress assessment of the new K-12 school in Parry Sound, it’s clear the new school will not be

By Richard Coffin Two Southern Ontario residents are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Powassan on the weekend. Ontario Provincial Police officers stopped a vehicle for speeding at about 5 pm on Saturday. The OPP says a search resulted suspected cocaine, oxycodone tablets, cannabis,