Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Nipissing University has a new Director of Athletics.    Sarah Batley succeeds founding Director Vito Castiglione, who is retiring after a 33-year career.   The university says Batley has a vast array of leadership experience in post-secondary athletics and recreation, and brings a student-centered, growth-minded approach to varsity sport,

By Richard Coffin Some temporary traffic changes are coming up with the McKeown Avenue reconstruction project. The city says McKeown will remain limited to one lane between McNamara and Cartier streets until Friday, July 4. Officials also say Cartier Street will be reduced to one lane for the rest of

By Richard Coffin The ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is returning in mid-August.    Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced $15,000 for the event, through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Theatre Projects Program.     “Our government understands the important role that the arts play in fostering dynamic and thriving communities across

By Richard Coffin One of 19 people and groups recognized by the province for volunteer efforts is from our area.   Richard Taylor is a 2025 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement for Voluntarism Award winner.   Officials say for over 30 years, Taylor has led the Nipissing Trackers Ski Program, opening the slopes

A North Bay man was arrested and charged on Friday June 20th, as a result of a seven-month long investigation into Hate Crime by the North Bay Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Section. In November 2024, the North Bay Police Service, launched an investigation after receiving reports of concern regarding

La Vase River and Mattawa River watershed and its tributaries A FLOOD WATCH has been issued the Mattawa River and its tributaries, including North River, Kaibuskong River, Amable du Fond River, Sharpes Creek, Pautois Creek, and Boom Creek, as well as the La Vase River, according to the North Bay-Mattawa

After a lengthy illness Brian died peacefully at home at the young age of 72. Brian was the beloved husband of Lise and father of MacKenzie and of triplets Koda, Micheline, Tanner and Craig (previous marriage). He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Linda and his brother in law

June Callwood Award honours remarkable contributions from across the province  Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is celebrating 15 remarkable individuals and four organizations with the 2025 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism (JCOAAV). This year's recipients have dedicated their time to a

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $800,000 through the Ontario Autism Program’s workforce capacity fund to two local programs, helping more children and families access clinical services. Funding will be put towards expanding access to timely, specialized care that will foster inclusion, independence,

By Richard Coffin The mayor of Calvin Township says communications infrastructure is an issue on any given day in some parts of the region, not just after a storm.     Richard Gould says one example is most maps on vehicle screens rely on high-speed data. “Areas like Calvin, the south part