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By Richard Coffin The city police Emergency Response Team is training at various locations around the city this week.    That has the North Bay Police Service advising the public they should not be alarmed if they see an increased police presence in different areas of North Bay.   The training runs

By Richard Coffin The smell of smoke was wafting in the air downtown Wednesday morning as city fire crews battle a garage fire on Victoria Street East.   It’s across the street from the École élémentaire catholique Saint-Vincent property.  With the fire less than a block from Fire Station One,

By Brad Aubin The annual Trojan Parade For Cancer raised $51,000 for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation.   Hundreds of students and staff from West Ferris Secondary School marched down to the waterfront on Tuesday for the announcement, games, and more.   Report North Bay – Stay Informed – Subscribe for

Letter to the Editor I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you all for your efforts in bringing the new freshwater pool to our community, at the Birchaven Cove. The addition of this facility will be a tremendous asset to our city. It will provide a safe, accessible,

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says there’s been an increase in diverted prescription opioids showing up in their investigations, and in significant quantities.   That includes hydromorphone, morphine sulphate, and medications for Opiate Agonist Treatment.   Police say diversion happens when a person, who is prescribed medication, sells,

NOLUM Mayors Meet with Premier and Cabinet to Champion Northern Growth and Economic Stability  Northern Ontario’s Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) met today with Premier Doug Ford, certain Cabinet Ministers, and Invest Ontario leadership.  The discussions focused on protecting Northern Ontario’s economy, responding to the impact of tariffs, and

Passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday May 25th, 2025 at the age of 82. Loving spouse of Patricia (nee Slusarenko). Robert was the beloved father of Laura, Sheila and Wendy (Don Weagant) and grandfather of Michael, Cory, Melissa, DJ and Kristina Weagant. He will be

January 8, 1933 – January 26, 2025  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Stewart Collins who peacefully left us on January 26, 2025 at the Au Chateau residence in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario.  Born in Témiscaming, QC January 8, 1933, Ken was the beloved son of

Celebration of Life 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

By Richard Coffin A North Bay-based environmental group is adding its voice to those opposing Bill 5, which the government says is aimed at unleashing Ontario’s economy.   Northwatch has submitted a commentary to the province.   “We are disappointed and frustrated at our being excluded from the committee hearing schedule,