Report North Bay Staff

After a brief illness at the North Bay Regional Health Center on Wednesday December 31, 2025, at 86 years of age. Dear husband of Sharon Etches (nee Cooper) for 63 years. Loving father of Kimberly Etches of North Bay and Kelly van der Burg (Steve) of London, Ontario. Sadly missed

By Richard Coffin It’s certainly a happy new year for the 100 highest paid Chief Executive Officers in Canada. A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) says as of 9:23 am Friday (Jan. 2) they will have already made what the average worker earns

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Elsie Edith Goheen (Née Quehe) on December 29th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home. Elsie passed away at the age of 75.  Elsie was born in Sand Lake, Rensselaer county, New York

First-in-Canada labour mobility and mutual recognition regulations will break down interprovincial barriers for workers and strengthen Ontario’s economy As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and strengthen its economic resilience, on January 1, the province is bringing into force historic labour mobility and free-trade regulations that

By Richard Coffin Thursday is New Years Day and that means the usual stat closures. Most retail outlets and government offices, including North Bay City Hall, are closed. North Bay Transit buses are not running on New Years Day while the waste diversion facility and the Merrick Landfill are both

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that the family of Susan “Sue” Ellen Crozier announces her peaceful passing on December 23, 2025, in her 87th year.  Surrounded by her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, Sue concluded a life defined by resilience, warmth, and an extraordinary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Wilson on December 27th, 2025, in North Bay at NBRHC with family by his side. Dale was a devoted partner and stepfather whose quiet strength and unwavering care touched the lives of everyone around him.  Born on August

After a short illness at the Mattawa Hospital on Monday December 29, 2025. Loving father of Kristi, Colleen, Shane and Shannon. Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren. Also missed by his girlfriend Jeannette Langlois and sisters Annabelle Rimes (Ernie) and Doris Sinon (Garrett). Predeceased by his sisters Christine Rose and Carmen

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Monday December 22, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Forever missed by his loving wife of 63 years Avril (nee Evans) Coburn and his only child Tracy Coburn-Carne (David). He was the cherished grandfather to

By My North Bay Now Staff The OPP has launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains east of Mattawa. On Sunday morning around 8:00 a.m., the OPP says officers responded to a report of suspected human remains on North River Road, north of Cedar Lake, in