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By Richard Coffin Thursday is New Years Day and that means the usual stat closures. Most retail outlets and government offices, including North Bay City Hall, are closed. North Bay Transit buses are not running on New Years Day while the waste diversion facility and the Merrick Landfill are both

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that the family of Susan “Sue” Ellen Crozier announces her peaceful passing on December 23, 2025, in her 87th year.  Surrounded by her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, Sue concluded a life defined by resilience, warmth, and an extraordinary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Wilson on December 27th, 2025, in North Bay at NBRHC with family by his side. Dale was a devoted partner and stepfather whose quiet strength and unwavering care touched the lives of everyone around him.  Born on August

After a short illness at the Mattawa Hospital on Monday December 29, 2025. Loving father of Kristi, Colleen, Shane and Shannon. Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren. Also missed by his girlfriend Jeannette Langlois and sisters Annabelle Rimes (Ernie) and Doris Sinon (Garrett). Predeceased by his sisters Christine Rose and Carmen

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Monday December 22, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Forever missed by his loving wife of 63 years Avril (nee Evans) Coburn and his only child Tracy Coburn-Carne (David). He was the cherished grandfather to

By My North Bay Now Staff The OPP has launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains east of Mattawa. On Sunday morning around 8:00 a.m., the OPP says officers responded to a report of suspected human remains on North River Road, north of Cedar Lake, in

Goaltender Ben Hrebik provided 45 saves in backstopping the Barrie Colts to a 3-1 victory Sunday over the North Bay Battalion in one of nine games as the Ontario Hockey League schedule resumed after the Christmas break. Jonah McCormick, Eamon Edgar and Brad Gardiner, into an empty net, scored a

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