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The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has made an arrest after a break-and-enter at a Birchs Road business resulted in about $500 worth of property being allegedly stolen. On September 13, 2026, NBPS opened an investigation into a break-and-enter at a business in the 200 block of Birchs Road. Approximately

By Richard Coffin There’s no doubt you’ve seen and heard fighter jets flying overhead. Officials have cut the ribbon to open the International Test Pilots School and International Tactical Training Centre in North Bay. “It’s a milestone day for the North Bay community, for Canada,” says Dave

By Richard Coffin City police Detective Constable Zach Dagg is a Canada Beyond the Blue Agent of Change Award winner. He’s being honoured for his leadership in promoting mental health and wellness within policing. The North Bay Police Service says the award recognizes police service uniformed or civilian members

By Richard Coffin There’s no shortage of events on the go this weekend, from a fall community clean-up to wrestling, a close-up look at big machines and vehicles, fundraising run/walks, sound art, and more. One Kids Place is hosting its annual Meet a Machine and Stuck on a

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Provincial Police says it has received reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province.   Members of the public requiring emergency police response are urged to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains fully operational.  Police say OPP members continue to respond to calls

By My North Bay Now Staff Local union officials are calling for the province to relinquish control of the Near North District School Board and re-instate trustees following the October election. Rob Hammond, President of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Local, says trustees are duly elected within area municipalities

Municipal Government Should Be About Building, Not Dividing  As this election unfolds, I've been reflecting on the conversations taking place across our community and online. It’s important that citizens and council candidates challenge ideas and ask difficult questions. These discussions help us make better decisions.  What concerns

By Richard Coffin A city police inspector is being heralded for his ‘unwavering‘ commitment to the safety of our community. The North Bay Police Service says on Sunday, Inspector Scott McFarlane was off duty and saw a man being chased by staff from a local retailer on the 300 block

By Richard Coffin West Nipissing residents will have the chance to meet the people running to represent them in this fall’s Municipal Election. Collège Boréal, the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce and the North Bay and Area Realtors Association are holding an informal Candidates Meet & Greet

By Richard Coffin A new Francophone project is being launched in North Bay that is bringing generations together. Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, has teamed up with Parents partenaires en éducation and Association Lire et faire lire Ontario to launch “Francophone Stories Come Alive: Grandparent Readers in Action”. Officials say the