Report North Bay Staff

February 25, 1948 - November 6, 2025  We are sad to announce that Penny has passed away at Cassellholme after many struggles with her health.    Penny was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Dorothy Avery, her brother Larry Avery and her son Stephen Avery.  She is survived by her grandson

New legislation would enhance the private and international adoption system to protect the well-being of children  The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes to strengthen protections for children in private and international adoptions by enhancing oversight of the adoption process, creating new compliance and enforcement tools and establishing better safeguards

By Brad Aubin With market conditions changing, FedNor is helping local businesses diversify, grow, strengthen domestic supply chains, and more. Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced over $2.2 million to help five North Bay and area businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future.

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is reminding drivers to make motorcycle safety a priority this long weekend and throughout the riding season. With warmer weather arriving, more motorcycles are travelling on local roads and highways. Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than other vehicles, and drivers are reminded

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has published its 2026-2028 Multi-Year Traffic Management & Safety Plan (“the Plan”), a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing motor vehicle collision fatalities and serious injuries on city roads. In North Bay, motor vehicle collision deaths continue to rival, and in some years exceed, homicide

NORTH BAY – TOURISM NORTH BAY LAUNCHES BOLD NEW SEASONAL CAMPAIGN  Tourism North Bay is excited to launch the summer video of their 2026 Seasonal Campaign: Nothing, Nowhere, Everywhere: North Bay — a refreshingly unconventional take on destination marketing that leans into sarcastic humour to showcase everything that makes North Bay unforgettable.

Brookes St. development moves forward with support from federal, provincial, and municipal partners A new Indigenous-led affordable housing development on Brookes Street in North Bay is moving forward with the support of coordinated federal, provincial, and municipal housing funding, including the Housing Accelerator Fund and combined Canada–Ontario Community Housing

Unexpectedly passed away at his home on Saturday May 2, 2026, at the age of 62 years. Mark was the beloved husband of Melanie (nee Mitchell) Harris and the loving father to Brandon Harris (Erin), and Nathaniel Harris (Grace). He was the cherished grandfather to Theodore. Mark is predeceased by

Kathleen Alice Green Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the age of 91 years. Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Green and loving mother of David Green (Lynn), Susan McKay (Michael), Tom Green (Louise), Jeffrey Green (Jonna)

Our hearts are broken to have to announce the passing of our cherished mother Joelle. She wore many hats but her role as Mom, Nana, Mama J and Nana J were her most prized titles.  The way Joelle fought this disease with strength & love was a testament to her