Report North Bay Staff

January 26th, 1946-February 1st, 2026  After a brief yet courageous battle with cancer, and with her heart set on reaching her 80th birthday, Alice passed away on February 1st, 2026. She has gone to be reunited with her beloved husband, Leo, and to finally complete that white picket fence they

Nipissing Lakers Athletics and the Nipissing District Softball Club have officially joined forces to launch a new Junior Lakers partnership, strengthening opportunities for girls’ softball development in the North Bay region. As part of the new affiliation, the Nipissing District Softball Club will now compete under the Jr. Lakers identity,

By Richard Coffin A merger is in the works in provincial curling. Curling Ontario, the Northern Ontario Curling Association and the Ontario Curling Council are working toward becoming one organization. Officials say the move is about alignment, efficiency, collaboration, and strengthening the administration of the sport, not altering the on-ice

By Richard Coffin Canadore College Employment Solutions is hosting its inaugural Job Fair on Wednesday. The event starts at 10 am in the Education Centre Gym and is open to students and the public. The job fair will feature employers from the healthcare, human services, and hospitality sectors. STAY INFORMED

By Richard Coffin Snow depth continues to be above normal in North Bay and within the normal range in Corbeil and Chisholm. The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) has tallied the latest snow survey data. “The combined average snow depth is 48.8 cm and snow water equivalence is 88.

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service and North East Region OPP report two people are facing stunt driving charges after recent incidents on area roadways. City police say officers caught a vehicle traveling 108 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Trout Lake Road, near

By Richard Coffin The president of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) says reports around parent behaviour on the weekend have no place in the game. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Steve Lawrence says reported incidents include

By Richard Coffin Council has approved the city’s $179 million operating budget for this year. It includes a 3.95% increase to the tax levy. The city says for the average homeowner, the approved increase amounts to about $9.92 per month, or $119 a year. Port North Bay

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday that forward Ryan Saginaw (Powassan Voodoos); goaltender Derrick Champagne (Powassan Voodoos) and forward Luc Warner (Hearst Lumberjacks) have been named its Rogers 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending February 1. Ryan Saginaw, (F) Powassan Voodoos – Leading all NOJHL

By Brad Aubin The North Bay Police Service is investigating a snowmobile theft that occurred in the early morning hours on Monday (Feb. 2). STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service City Police say a orange Arctic Cat Riot