Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin A grad of St. Joseph-Scollard Hall and Canadore College is joining the ranks of the North Bay Police Service.   Nathan Wright was sworn in as a constable at a ceremony Monday afternoon.   Officials say he was the successful candidate for the Cadet Recruit-in-Training position.  Report North Bay

By Richard Coffin Boaters and paddlers are being reminded by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to keep safety top of mind.  This after the OPP says there were several marine-related incidents across the province over the weekend.  Police are urging the public to take measures to prevent tragedy.  Report North

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is providing $96,500 over six months to Nipissing First Nation through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Capital grant stream. This funding is to restore the Beaucage Park dock and boat launch area and install park amenities to ensure the park

The North Bay Police Service has arrested and charged a local man in connection with a weapons-related incident. On July 10, 2025, the North Bay Police Service responded to a report involving threats and a firearm. An investigation led to the identification and arrest of the accused. At the time

The North Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two wanted suspects involved in numerous criminal incidents. A male suspect is wanted in connection with theft under $5,000, robbery, and assault with a weapon. A female suspect is wanted in connection with theft under $5,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of David at Health Sciences North (Sudbury) on Tuesday July 8, 2025, at the age of 59 years. David was born in Kingston, Jamaica and emigrated to Canada in 1983. In his youth, he was a nationally ranked

Construction of new sidewalks on a section of Wallace Road is now underway as part of a larger infrastructure project aimed at improving pedestrian safety and enhancing stormwater management in the area. The work on Wallace Road includes the stretch between Lake Heights and Commerce Crescent. This is part of

It is with great enthusiasm and pride that the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) welcomes Bronte McLeod as our new Indigenous Student Trustee for the 2025-2027 term. A student of St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School (SJSH), Bronte brings with him a strong voice and deep commitment to

By Richard Coffin Three dozen local volunteers are being honoured by the province.  Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says they’re recognizing the outstanding contributions of 36 local volunteers who received the 2025 Ontario Volunteer Service Award.   He says the award is given annually for notable contributions and service to

By Richard Coffin Council is moving forward with the creation of a freshwater pool at the Birchaven Cove on Trout Lake.   A motion to award a $114,000 contract to install the water feature was approved Tuesday night.   “By installing an Olympic-sized freshwater pool at Cove Beach we’re maximizing