Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Job seekers have the chance to learn more about job openings, submit their résumé and even talk with hiring managers at an event Thursday.  The Labour Market Group (LMG) is hosting the Bay Works Job Fair from 10 am to 3 pm at The Grande Event Centre.

Theatre Canadore is set to launch its fifth season with an exciting theatrical performance starting on Thursday, April 10, 2025. This season’s production draws inspiration from the iconic game Clue, promising a unique fusion of intrigue, history, and humor. “Clue On Stage is a comedy of infectious energy and

Individuals who walked the common areas (hallways and lobby) of the east main entrance or visited the retail pharmacy at the North Bay Regional Health Centre between 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 to midnight on Thursday, April 3, may have been exposed to measles, the North Bay

The North Bay Police Service has received calls about a daycare scam that has been posted to social media. The on-line link for a company called “Happy Hearts Child Care” advertises childcare in our area at an affordable rate. Once the individual clicks on the link, the scammers engage in

By Richard Coffin The province is extending offers of Strong Mayor Powers to Mattawa and West Nipissing.    That announcement Wednesday, with 169 more communities being invited to get on board with the program to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure.  North Bay,

Voters in Nipissing-Timiskaming have five federal candidates to choose from on election day.    Elections Canada has confirmed the list for the April 28 vote.   They include John Janssen with the People’s Party of Canada, Garry Keller for the Conservatives, the New Democrats’ Valerie Kennedy, Louise Poitras with the Green

By Richard Coffin Job postings in Nipissing were ‘significantly’ higher year-over-year in February.  The Labour Market Group reports a 19% jump with 489 job postings that month.   However, it’s down slightly (3%) month over month.   “Putting a damper on the positive trend from January and December which saw an

By Richard Coffin The mayors of several small cities, including West Nipissing, are gathering in Lethbridge, Alberta next week (April 14-16) to continue their work on addressing substance use issues.   The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction says they’re developing the first municipally led, integrated standards for treatment,

It is with profound sadness that the Charron family announces the passing of Beverley Ann Charron (née Saari) on Monday April 7, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Beverley was 77 years old.  Born to Weikko and Beatrice Saari (dec.) of Mattawa, beloved

By Richard Coffin The city is taking action on affordable housing issues in the community. That from Councillor Justine Mallah, Chair of Community Services, who says they’ve heard loud and clear from residents that are concerned about the housing crisis, especially affordable housing options. “The Community Safety and Wellbeing