Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says data shows opioid-related overdose activity in the region has decreased since they issued and extended a community drug alert. Officials say the alert is no longer in place. “While the Alert is no longer in effect as of

Proposed changes would allow municipalities to impose fines for misuse of lands The Ontario government will soon propose amendments to the Planning Act that would help prevent illegal land uses, including for trucks and the operation of commercial trucking activities on land not zoned for industrial use. The amendments would

By Richard Coffin The emergency declaration for the Municipality of West Nipissing has been lifted. It was put in place April 18 in response to flooding affecting various areas of the municipality and a risk of further impacts from precipitation and spring melt conditions.   The municipality says current conditions and

By Richard Coffin Canadore College has appointed Bill Crowdis as head coach of the Panthers Men’s Varsity Basketball team. Officials say he brings extensive coaching experience at the collegiate level, with a strong track record of success across the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA). He previously served as head

By Richard Coffin The military says area residents may notice an increase in air traffic for two weeks starting on Monday.    They say that includes Alpha Jets and Learjets.  “These flights, in support of routine training, will primarily occur during daylight hours. However, flights may conclude later at night on

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has one male in custody in connection with an investigation into a suspicious incident involving a young person this afternoon in the area of Marshall Park Drive and Labreche Drive. The investigation remains ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. NBPS believes

By Richard Coffin Emergency department wait-times are being described as the canary in the coal mine for health system performance. That from Andrew Longhurst, Senior Researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. A new analysis from the centre says the North Bay Regional Health Centre saw wait times for

By Richard Coffin Students at West Ferris Secondary School are parading to the waterfront Thursday. They’ve been raising funds for cancer care at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, as part of the 31st annual Trojans Parade for Cancer. Teacher Mark Robertson says the community continues to show up

By Richard Coffin A city staff report is recommending West Ferris Arena be decommissioned and demolished. It’ll be up for discussion at a special committee meeting of council next week. The report notes the new Community and Recreation Centre is nearly finished, West Ferris Arena is nine years past

Kindness Week returns May 25–29 with community events, inspiring stories and simple ways for everyone to “Do good. Feel good.” The third annual Kindness Week is set to bring thousands of acts of kindness to communities across North Bay and District from May 25–29, encouraging residents of all