Report North Bay Staff

We are devastated to make known the passing of our Mom, Jennifer Elizabeth Ditchburn; devoted wife, beloved mother, and adoring grandmother. Born on 30 July 1958 to our Nana and Papa, Murray Dougal Locke and Bernice Anne Locke nee Brown, she delighted her big sister Barbara, was joined all too

July 30, 1939 - March 19, 2025  Surrounded by her loving family, our sweet mother Cécile passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 19, 2025, at Extendicare Mapleview in Sault Ste Marie Ontario.   She is predeceased by her parents Augustin Minor and Zélie (née Blake), our father Jean Paul Beaudoin (2006)

Canadore College, in partnership with Lindsay Weld Centre for Children, celebrated the completion of a brand-new childcare centre and community hub on Chapais Street. The facility is housed in the former E.T. Carmichael Public School which has been thoughtfully repurposed into a dynamic and inclusive space designed to serve

The Ontario government is investing over $540,000 over three years in Les Compagnons des francs loisirs through the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Grow Grant stream to reinforce and enrich the development of French language culture, making Nipissing an even better place to live, work, and play.  “Our government

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday April 13, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Earl was the beloved husband of Carmen (nee Cayen) Lebeau. He was the loving stepfather to Ron Laziere (Debbie) and Cherylann Gaudette

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says a 61-year-old North Bay man has died in hospital after a collision last Friday.   Police say a pedestrian and a motorcycle were involved in the crash at the intersection of First Avenue and Cassells Street.   They say the pedestrian was taken

By Richard Coffin The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce is adding two new awards to honour local businesses.  There are now eight categories for the Evening of Excellence Awards.  Innovation and workplace excellence are the new ones.    Others include young professional, not-for-profit and new business of the year.

By Richard Coffin A roundtable discussion on environmental and climate concerns is coming up next week for most of the Nipissing-Timiskaming federal candidates.   Northwatch has lined up the event for Wednesday, April 23.   Four of the candidates are taking part in the event at St. Andrew’s United Church on

By Richard Coffin The Easter long weekend is almost here and that means most government offices are closed for Good Friday and on Easter Monday. That includes North Bay City Hall. Most retailers are closed Friday and on Sunday. North Bay Transit buses won’t be running on Good Friday,

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Bob at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 85, with his loving family by his side.   Bob was the loving husband to Carol (nee Purdon). Predeceased by Michele Wood. Proud