Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin The Smile Cookie campaign may be over, but the smiles continue for over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and the United States.   Tim Hortons says a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised with the sale of the tasty treats this year.   Restaurant owners will be

By Richard Coffin Equipment vandalism was listed as the cause of a power outage affecting a large swath of area from West Nipissing to the South River area.   That was according to Hydro One’s outage map, which also said about 2,400 customers were impacted.   The power was restored

By Richard Coffin Foraco International has a new Vice President of its Canadian operations in North Bay.    Tim Bremner, CEO of the global drilling services company announced the appointment of Enrick Tremblay to the position.   Officials say he has an extensive professional background as both a professional engineer and geologist,

FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River. The Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook previously issued for the remainder of the North Bay–Mattawa watershed has ended.  “Water levels in the Mattawa area remain above normal and minor flooding is occurring

July 2, 1943 ~ May 3, 2025  It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Margaret Fortin (nee Craik).  She passed away with courage and dignity on the date of her choosing after a long battle with cancer.   She will be forever missed by her daughters Nicole

Construction is scheduled to begin this week on an infrastructure upgrade along Commerce Crescent and Wallace Road, aimed at improving pedestrian safety and enhancing stormwater management in the area. The work will take place on Commerce Crescent, between Wallace Road and Seymour Street, and on Wallace Road, between Lake Heights

By Richard Coffin The mini-train and carousels will be opening for the season on the Victoria Day long weekend.   Officials with the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company say it’s due to the inclement weather we’ve had over the past several weeks.   The waterfront attractions typically open for Mother’

By Brad Aubin One person remains in hospital after a collision on Lakeshore Drive Sunday afternoon. The North Bay Police Service says just after 1:00 p.m., first responders attended a three vehicle collission at the intersection of Lakeshore Dr. and Premier Rd. Police say a 33-year-old was leaving

Music students at Chippewa Secondary School are getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what’s involved in a professional production as the school gears up for a fundraising concert by Nova Scotian singer-songwriter Dave Gunning. Gunning will be accompanied by Cape Breton fiddler and singer-songwriter Rose Morrison in a concert at

Province investing additional $5 million to protect communities and improve emergency response capabilities The Ontario government is taking action to protect the province by investing an additional $5 million to help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Community Emergency Preparedness Grant strengthens emergency preparedness by funding local training,