Report North Bay Staff

Investment will fund 70,000 additional postsecondary seats to train the next generation of highly skilled workers for Ontario’s in-demand sectors The Ontario government is building a stronger, more resilient workforce by investing $1.7 billion to fund an additional 70,000 seats in high-demand sectors such as health

The City of North Bay is enhancing outdoor recreation spaces across the community with new court markings and pickleball amenities ahead of the summer season. The following locations now feature basketball and/or pickleball courts: • Circle Lake Park – two pickleball courts and mini basketball court • West Ferris Lions Park – two

Canadore College is proud to celebrate a historic milestone this convocation season as the College recognizes the first graduating cohort from its stand-alone Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree program.  Launched in 2022, Canadore’s four-year Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree was developed to help address

By Richard Coffin As talk of adding another splash pad in the city comes to light, the taps are already on at the Family or Rotary Splash Pad downtown. The city announced it opened last weekend. It will operate daily between 10 am and 8 pm, with the washrooms available

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Foundation is receiving an RBC Community Spaces Grants this year. A total of $12.5 million is going to 41 organizations across the country to advance environmental sustainability and accessibility in buildings and spaces. The hospital foundation’s grant is

By Richard Coffin The 4th annual CHAT4CHAD fundraising gala raised $558,000 for mental health programs and projects in North Bay. The event took place at Canadore College’s Aviation Hangar this past Saturday. “We increased mental health awareness in ways that I could only have dreamt of three years

By Richard Coffin A new chapter is being written in North Bay’s history of training military pilots. The International Test Pilots School (ITPS) has signed a contract with Leonardo Aeronautics for six M-346 T Block 20 aircraft, with options for an additional six units. They’re expected to enter

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Timothy “Tim” Robert Howard on May 20, 2026. Tim will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Marlene, and lovingly remembered by his children: Colin (Colleen), Shane (Heidi), Melanie (Kris), and Athena (Ryan). He was a proud grandfather and great-grandfather whose love,

Passed away at her home on Saturday May 23, 2026, at the age of 69 years. Sandra was the beloved wife of Eddie Nicholas, and the loving mother to Amanda Nicholas (Richard), Bryan Nicholas (Kimberley), and Melissa Layton (Paul). She

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Friday May 22, 2026, at the age of 72 years. Everett was the beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Gascho) Fotheringham, and the loving father to Justin Fotheringham (Tiffany) and Nicole Fotheringham. He was the