Report North Bay Staff

June 8, 1930 – June 18, 2025  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Lucille Marie Collins (née Gaudette), wife of 69 years of the late Ken Collins. She peacefully left us on June 18, 2025, at the Au Château residence in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Suzanne (Renaud) Marsh announce her passing on June 22nd, 2025, in her 68th year while surrounded by her loving family at Nipissing Bay Serenity Hospice.  Sue was a devoted wife of 44 years to her beloved Ron, cherished mother to Darryl

May 20, 1940 – June 23, 2025  It is with deep sadness and loving memories that the family of Barry Hallett announces his peaceful passing on June 23, 2025, at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 20, 1940, in Montreal, Quebec, Barry was

THE ART GALLERY OF ALGOMA MARKS 50 YEARS (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) As Ontario officially recognizes July 7th, 2025, as Group of Seven Day, this year’s celebration holds special significance for Sault Ste. Marie and the Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) as the institution proudly marks its 50th anniversary.

$600,000 to Protect Young Victims and Witnesses of Crime Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $600,000 over three years to help protect child victims and witnesses of crime in Nipissing. The funding is part of the government’s $4.2 million investment to

By Richard Coffin The city is getting ready for homecoming.    Stretching from downtown, the waterfront and Lee Park, the new North Bay Homecoming Festival, is coming up on the Civic Holiday weekend (Aug. 1–3).   The event is celebrating the city’s centennial.   Report North Bay – Subscribe for Free -

By Richard Coffin A legacy mural series is coming to the back facade of the Capitol Centre.    The public art project will commemorate the city’s cultural heritage, natural landscape, and evolving identity.    Eight artists or designers are being sought to contribute an original work for the project.    Report North

By Richard Coffin A recent graduate at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is celebrating a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship for engineering.    Officials say it’s one of Canada’s most prestigious and sought-after STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) scholarships and has been awarded to Keith Rubin for exceptional academic

By Richard Coffin Callander is once again getting a head start on Canada Day celebrations. Funfest takes place on Saturday, June 28 at Centennial Park. The theme this year is ‘Callander Rocks’, with officials saying there will be plenty of music, food, family fun, and community pride. Report North Bay