Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Armed Forces Day returns to the waterfront in two weeks. The Wednesday, June 10 celebration includes the Snowbirds, Skyhawks Parachute Team, static military displays and more. 22 Wing Honourary Colonel Scott Tod, event committee chair, says having the Snowbirds here before their Tutor aircraft retire after this

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 90 years. Leo was the loving father to Suzanne Bastarache (Steve), and Carole Ouellette (Rob). He was the cherished grandfather to his 11 grandchildren

By Richard Coffin Don’t be alarmed if you see an increased police presence at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens on Chippewa Street. That from the North Bay Police Service, which says the Emergency Response Team is taking part in a training exercise at the arena on Tuesday (May 26). Officials

By Richard Coffin Sidewalk accessibility improvements are underway on McIntyre Street. The city says crews are installing tactile walking surface indicator panels at intersections to help people with visual impairments identify the edge of sidewalks and approaching roadways. Work started on one side of McIntyre, at John Street and is

By Richard Coffin Ralph Celentano has been appointed the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board as Trustee for West Nipissing. Officials say the graduate of Scollard Hall was a paramedic for more than 15 years before completing a Diploma in Business – Accounting at Canadore College, adding he has more than

By Richard Coffin City police filed their fifth stunt driving charge of the year on Sunday. The North Bay Police Service says a vehicle was spotted travelling 81 km/h on the 1100 block of Lakeshore Drive, double the 40 km/h speed limit in a Community Safety Zone. The

New investment will help nearly 450 businesses increase sales and revenue while creating good-paying jobs The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect workers and support small and medium-sized businesses with an additional $5 million to expand the Digital Competence Centre (DCC). This provincewide initiative is

New measures would crack down on illegal activity, protect victims of crime and strengthen public safety The Ontario government introduced legislation that would, if passed, strengthen public safety, support victims of crime and give law enforcement stronger tools to keep communities safe. The Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act,

By Richard Coffin The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has wrapped up its investigation into four storms on May 18, including one in Mattawa. Officials confirm a downburst at 8 pm that day with winds up to 115 km/h. They say tree damage was reported in and north of Mattawa

By Richard Coffin The city says improvements being made to the Bruman Community Dog Park in Champlain Park means intermittent disruptions over the next month. Sections of the park will be closed during the day. Where possible, areas not under construction will remain open for public use. Port North Bay