Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin We’ll get a preview this weekend of one of the competitions being featured during next year’s Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games in North Bay. A snowshoeing provincial qualifier takes place on Saturday. Athletes are competing for the opportunity to advance to next January’s winter

By Brad Aubin A 42-year-old from New Brunswick is facing several charges after he failed to stop for Ontario Provincial Police officers on Highway 17. The OPP says their Mattawa detachment began an investigation involving a fuel theft from a gas station on Monday evening, with the vehicle reported to

By Richard Coffin Premier Doug Ford has given an assignment to students in Ontario — watch Olympic hockey. In a social media post, Ford says he has directed his Minister of Education to make sure all students in the province are able to watch the remaining Team Canada hockey games that

Robert Thomas Cairns - January 15, 1944 - February 14, 2026  Robert Cairns, aged 82, passed away surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Maria Cairns, devoted father of Laura Hall (Mark) and Robert Cairns (Lisa), cherished grandfather of Madison, Sydney, Ethan, McKenzie, and Andrew. Robert was

April 1st, 1933 - February 6th, 2026.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Edwards on February 6th, 2026. Ron was a kind, patient, and smart man. His love for gardening and literature was beautiful, he took such good care of the people and the

On February 9, 2026, Shirley Marie Yerkie passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family she loved so very much. In our sadness, we find comfort in knowing she has been reunited with her beloved Ron—together again in a place of love and peace. Shirley was a devoted mother to

By Richard Coffin The countdown is on to a partial reopening at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Ontario Parks says along with some day use areas, Babawasse Campground will reopen on May 8. Officials say it features electrical campsites (1-74) and a comfort station. Port North Bay Fully Furnished Office

By Richard Coffin The Rotary Club of North Bay says over $485,000 in prize money has been won through its Catch the Ace of Spades raffle draw since 2017. The draw returns next week (Feb. 25) with the progressive accumulated jackpot starting at $5,000. Port North Bay Fully

By Richard Coffin Area snow depth increased 10.5 cm in the past couple of weeks. The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says the latest snow depth measurements, taken Tuesday (Feb. 17), are above normal in North Bay and Chisholm, while they’re in the normal range in Corbeil. STAY

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $45,270 through the Enhanced Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant to the Municipality of Powassan to reduce barriers to recreation for seniors, people with disabilities, and isolated residents. The municipality’s project will involve the installation