Report North Bay Staff

January 10, 1940 – December 26, 2025  The family of David William Downs is deeply saddened to announce his passing in the early hours of December 26, 2025, during his favorited time of year. This followed a valiant battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  David is lovingly remembered by the love

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of their dear mother, Phyllis Marie Weeks, (December 6th, 1939 - December 24th, 2025 at Eastholme, Home for the Aged, in Powassan, Ontario. Phyllis was a cherished mother to Nat, Judy (Larry) and Wendy (Brian). Her beautiful daughter, Wendy,

Denis Thibeault was a man of courage, and it is with deep sorrow that he unexpectedly departed on Wednesday Dec 17th 2025 at the North Bay Regional Hospital just four (4) days short of his 75th birthday which he was looking forward to. He was the beloved husband of Nancy

With heavy snowfalls across Ontario, Enbridge Gas Ontario is reminding customers to keep natural gas meters and external appliance vents clear of snow and ice. This simple step helps maintain safe and reliable operation of home heating equipment during the bone-chilling winter months. “Clearing snow and ice from your gas

By Richard Coffin North Bay OPP have charged two drivers from Bonfield Township after an incident involving one vehicle. Provincial police say on Saturday, Jan. 3, at approximately 4:20 pm, officers and emergency crews responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a snowbank on Highway 17

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) has a new Director of Education. Officials have announced Jay MacJanet has been appointed to the role. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, the board says he has over 26 years of experience in public education, beginning his career as a

The North Bay Police Service has charged a person with stunt driving after their vehicle was clocked going 55 km/h over the speed limit recently on Lakeshore Drive. Police say the vehicle was going 95 km/h in the posted Community Safety Zone, which is 40 km/h. STAY

By Richard Coffin With Lake Nipissing’s winter fishing season officially open, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) held a joint motorized snow vehicle enforcement campaign. The initiative took place over the first four days of the year. The OPP says officers focused on safety,

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the public and local businesses to be vigilant following an increase in counterfeit Canadian currency in the community. Over the holiday season, local retailers have reported receiving counterfeit $50 bills, some with the serial number AHU5885903. The bills seized in the investigation

The North Bay Battalion has acquired centre Sebastien Gervais and defenceman Hayden Barch from the Saginaw Spirit in an Ontario Hockey League trade announced Monday. For overager Gervais and Barch, Saginaw receives five OHL Priority Selection picks, made up of three third-rounders and two fifths. Gervais, a left shot, had