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Peter Reid Talbot was born in Montreal on February 7th, 1941, and went to be with his Lord & Saviour on July the 5th, 2025.  Peter was a man of unwavering integrity, creativity, and kindness. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always knew how to make others laugh.

Peacefully passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday July 13, 2025, at the age of 75 years. Wayne was the beloved husband of the late Marjory (nee Miller) Hammett, and the loving father to Shaun Hammett. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Traffic Enforcement Initiative Results In The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Traffic Enforcement Unit along with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Enforcement Officers conducted a one-day enforcement blitz on June 30th.While focusing on unsafe vehicles and other driving infractions, the officers laid numerous charges

By Richard Coffin The city says there are a few places residents can go if they need an indoor space to get cool during the heat warning.   Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here They include the Transit Terminal on Oak Street (8:30 am to 7 pm), Pete

By Richard Coffin The Voyageur 200 charity gravel cycling event returns next month. Officials say on Aug. 16 riders will be put through a rugged and rewarding test of endurance on gravel back roads and trails of Corbeil, Bonfield, Mattawa, North Bay, Callander and everywhere in between.   New for this

By Richard Coffin Plenty of free, live music is lined up outdoors this week in North Bay.   The city’s first concert at the Kiwanis All-Wheel Park features Indigenous hip hop artist VII Major.    Tuesday’s performance is part of the city’s Arts and Culture Nights series.   Stay Informed

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved Brenda at the age of 74 early Friday, July 11th, 2025 at Cassellholme in North Bay, Ontario.  Born in Durham, Ontario, January 9th, 1951, Brenda was a loved and cherished mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and great-grandmother.  Predeceased

By Richard Coffin North Bay will be hosting the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games. The city was officially named as the next host community at the closing ceremony of this year’s Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games in Brantford on the weekend. Led by the North Bay Police Service,

Province marking major milestone in plan to bring back the Northlander The Ontario government has awarded a contract to build Timmins-Porcupine Station, marking a significant step in the province’s work to bring back Northlander passenger rail service between Timmins and Toronto. The northern terminal station for the Northlander will

By Richard Coffin Environment Canada’s poor air quality statement continues for the North Bay area and we also now have a heat warning in effect. The weather agency says smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Officials say westerly winds is bringing smoke