Report North Bay Staff

Investment will celebrate Canadian culture and boost Nipissing’s tourism and economy The Ontario government is investing $110,000 through the Experience Ontario 2025 program to support two festivals in Nipissing. Funding supports festivals and events with an economic impact on tourism, helping municipalities and event organizers offer locals and

By Richard Coffin Hopping on a city bus right after riding an ONTC bus is getting easier.    North Bay Transit and Ontario Northland are working together on a six-month pilot program to enhance transit services for residents and visitors.   As part of the pilot, Ontario Northland passengers will be able

Advance voter numbers are in for Nipissing-Timiskaming.    Elections Canada reports 21,200 people cast ballots over the four-day Easter long weekend.    That’s up about 4,000 from advance voter turnout in 2021.   However, since that election, the riding’s boundaries have expanded north to include the Englehart area.   Report

By Richard Coffin The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay is once again putting together Backpacks of Love filled with donated essential items.    Officials are looking to the community for support, with donated items being accepted next weekend.   On May 3, the committee will be accepting donations at

By Richard Coffin Some award-winning Canadian musicians are taking to the stage locally on Monday in support of One Kids Place.    Madison Violet, a duo with roots in rural Cape Breton and Nova Scotian funeral director turned songwriter Terra Spencer are performing at St Joseph-Scollard Hall.   The charity event for

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By Richard Coffin 590 Chippewa Street West will continue to provide 24/7 homelessness services and supports through next winter.   That from the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) which says services will remain in place over the summer while the low-barrier space is updated and will continue

By Richard Coffin Measles cases are up locally and provincially.   The Health Unit’s website shows one active case of measles in the North Bay Parry Sound District.   The confirmed case count is also up to 17, from 12.  Officials say if you have symptoms of measles, isolate at home

Geneva lived 37,149 days (101 yrs) after being born premature and weighing only 3lbs on the George farm in Danville, Quebec. She joins her husband George (Bud) Thompson – whom she was married to for 67 yrs, her son Stephen, grandson Patrick, parents Capt. Dwight and Myrtle George (nee Fearon)

Adrian passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday April 18, 2025 at the age of 84 years. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Pearl (nee Cain). Dear father of Timothy Ryan (Cindy), Jamie Whyte (Shannon) and Blair Whyte. He will be fondly remembered