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By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP has laid eight stunt driving charges in the last week (Apr. 24-28). Since last Friday, eight vehicles travelling at excessive speeds on Highways 11 and 17 were stopped in North Bay and the surrounding area. Police say that includes one vehicle clocked going

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Provincial Police says no charges are being laid after wrapping up its investigation into the mayor’s credit card expenses. The full statement is below: “The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) appreciates the public interest in this matter, particularly as it concerns allegations against a public,

Peacefully passed at Eastholme (Powassan) on Monday April 27, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Morris was the beloved husband of Shirley Jamieson, and the loving father to Tim Jamieson, Randy Jamieson, and Brenda Ouellette. He was the cherished grandfather to Tara, Jordan, Trista, Tara, Nick, and Stephen, and

Register today for a free DIY Tie Dye program happening next week! On Tuesday, May 5, youth and their families are invited to join us at Caldwell-Ellam Community Centre between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bring your own t-shirt, hat, socks, etc. to tie dye (colours and

Investment will celebrate Canadian culture, create jobs and boost local tourism across the province The Ontario government is protecting Canadian culture and identity by investing over $20 million to support nearly 400 festivals and events across the province this year. The funding, made through Experience Ontario 2026, will help boost

Spring Season in North Bay and volunteers RE invited to prepare shared garden space and attend free pruning workshop on May 2 To kick off the growing season, Clean Green Beautiful (CGB) is hosting a Community Garden Hub Cleaning Blitz on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to

By Richard Coffin The community is being invited to bid a fond farewell to Chewie, a dedicated Trauma Support Dog. Victim Services of Nipissing District and the North Bay Police Service are holding a retirement event on Thursday for Chewie, who has served the community for the past eight years.

By Richard Coffin Three Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have been recognized for their dedication to impaired driving enforcement and public safety in the North Bay region.   The Nipissing chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held it’s 2025 MADD Officer of the Year Awards earlier this week.    Among

By Richard Coffin Nancy Birtch is the 2026 Kiwanis Citizen of the Year for North Bay. Officials say she’s well known for her volunteer commitments to Pack Sac Smiles, the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, North Bay Community Foundation, MT Davidson School Breakfast program and a host of

Province investing $100 million to expand access to publicly funded fertility services and connect thousands more families to life-changing support The Ontario government is taking the next steps in its plan to expand access to fertility care as part of its historic $250 million investment to help more families access