Report North Bay Staff

By Ontario SPCA and Humane Society  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is celebrating a heartwarming milestone this holiday season after successfully meeting its Home for the Holidays adoption campaign goal, helping more than 500 animals find loving homes across the province. The adoption campaign, which took place Dec. 1-24,

Near North District School Board (NNDSB) students, their families and teachers explored military careers as they learned about a new paid co-operative (co-op) education program. The co-op open house was hosted by the Canadian Armed Forces and the Algonquin Regiment, held recently at the Martin Leo Troy Armoury in North

Due to white-out conditions, caused by snow blowing off of Lake Nipissing, Memorial Drive is temporarily closed. Lakeshore Drive, southbound from Marshall Avenue, is also experiencing white-out conditions. If you must drive, be prepared for travel time to increase. Please consider alternate routes avoiding highways bordering Lake Nipissing. This alert

Au foyer pour les personnes âgées Eastholme à Powassan, le 25 décembre 2025, à l’âge de 88 ans entourée de sa famille, Mme Mariette (née Germain) Rail est décédée paisiblement. Elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants Joanes et Sylvie Rail. Son souvenir restera gravé dans la mémoire de

April 1929-December 17, 2025 Passed away peacefully and naturally at Casselholme on December 17, 2025, in his 97th year. Vern was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and lived his life defined by devotion, service, and love. Born in Regina Saskatchewan April 12, 1929, Vern proudly served his country for

The City of North Bay announces good news starting in 2026 City residents will be able to recycle more materials than ever before. Some of the newly accepted materials will include: Flexible plastic packaging: plastic bags, chip bags, and bubble wrap Foam packaging: meat trays, takeout containers, and cups Tubes:

By Brad Aubin A winter storm warning is in effect for the area. Yesterday night’s freezing rain was accompanied by some overnight snow, with another 10 to 20 cm of snow forecasted for today. Strong winds are also in the forecast. Environment Canada says travel may be hazardous today

Paulette Cantin (née Guillemette) est décédée le 24 décembre 2025 à North Bay, Ontario, à l’âge de 81 ans. Née le 13 septembre 1944, Paulette a vécu la majeure partie de sa vie à Astorville, où elle aimait profiter de la marche, de la nature et du plein air.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful departing of Dr. Emilia Hlusek who passed away surrounded by the love of her beloved daughter, cherished colleagues, and loving friends at the North Bay Regional Health Centre in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday December 23, 2025.

1941-1945  The family of Stan Zima announces his peaceful passing on December 24, 2025, while on his way to Christmas Eve Mass with his wife Mariann. A retired teacher, history buff, and avid outdoorsman, Stan lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community.  He leaves behind Mariann, his loving