Report North Bay Staff

June 7, 1948 — April 14, 2026 Frank Smith died suddenly early last week at his residence in North Bay, Ontario. He died peacefully in his own bed, with his son Riley close by, as he had driven up for a visit. The ache we feel in his absence is too

By Richard Coffin Municipal election season kicks into gear this week with a couple of key dates. A rescheduled Candidate Information Workshop takes place Wednesday, April 29 at 6 pm in the council chambers at North Bay City Hall. It’s being hosted by the city, Callander, Powassan, and Nipissing

By Richard Coffin Phase I of a solid rock berm on Mattawan Street in Mattawa is expected to be completed Tuesday. Town officials say construction on the berm got started with the level of the Mattawa River continuing to rise. They say if the river rises significantly more the berm

By Richard Coffin The first wildland fires of the season have been reported in the North Bay District. At last check, the Ministry of Natural Resource’s Forest Fire Map shows two of the fires started on Monday and are active. One just south of Feronia Road is 0.4

By Richard Coffin Chances are you’ll have the pick of the litter if you’re looking to add a feline family member to the household. With a steady stream of new arrivals expected throughout the summer, officials say the North Bay and District Humane Society is already being pushed

Suzanne Marie Rose Boucher, age 72, of North Bay, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by family at the Serenity Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 3, 1953, Suzanne lived a life marked by kindness, strength, and deep devotion to family and friends.

1968-2026  It is with great sadness that the family of Shawn Allan Butchart announces his sudden passing at the NBRHC on Thursday April 23, 2026. Shawn’s entire family was at his bedside as he passed away peacefully.  Shawn will be sadly missed by his partner, Tricia Hall. Cherished father

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a local man with multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act and By-Law 024 Vehicles for Hire and Private Transportation Companies Vehicles, following an investigation into an unlicensed vehicle-for-hire (VFH) operation. On April 24, 2026, members of the NBPS Traffic Section and

Provincial funding will protect local jobs and support economic growth through the launch of Sault Ste. Marie’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy  The Ontario government is protecting tariff-impacted workers and industries in Sault Ste. Marie with an investment of $500,000 through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP). The funding will

July 15, 1939 – April 23, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Roman Hachkowski on April 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Cherished spouse of Livia and a proud father, aka “Tato”, to sons George (Sheila), Roman (Mary-Katherine), and Chris (Meghan). Dedicated grandfather