Report North Bay Staff

Annual funding will help 144 northern municipalities repair roads, bridges and build long-term resilience The Ontario government is investing $15 million in ongoing annual funding through the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund to help northern municipalities continue to improve local infrastructure and support responsible economic growth in the

By Richard Coffin Colonel Shawn Guilbault took over command in a ceremony Friday from Colonel Joe Oldford. Officials says Colonel Guilbault returns with extensive leadership experience, having previously served as both the 51 Squadron Commander and Commander of the Canadian Detachment at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.  They add he

By Brad Aubin The wheels on the bus will be going round and round on Monday (Apr. 27). Details are few, however The Nipissing Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says Alouette Bus Lines and the United Steel Workers Union representing its drivers have reached an agreement. Executive Director Chuck Seguin

By Brad Aubin A 30-year-old from North Bay and a 24-year-old from London are facing drug trafficking charges after a city police street crime unit investigation. The North Bay Police Service says around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday (Apr. 22), officers attended a parked car in the Manitou St.

By Richard Coffin The state of emergency was lifted Thursday in Chisholm Township. Officials say all roads have been re-opened, but ask residents to continue to use care as many areas will continue to be soft due to water content. The emergency measure was put in place April 16 because

By Richard Coffin A local art auction is now live in support of palliative care and bereavement services in our community. Near North Palliative Care Network is hosting the ‘April Showers Bring May Flowers Art Auction and Fundraiser’.  Lauralea Eldridge, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator, says they put out the

By Richard Coffin Discovery Routes says trails don’t just exist; they are built and cared for by people who believe in their power to connect communities. To mark National Volunteer Week, the local trails organization is recognizing six of the hundreds of Trail Champions whose efforts shape the Near

By Richard Coffin The Powassan Maple Syrup Festival returns on Saturday. Along with pancake breakfasts there is the pancake flipping contest, maple baked bean lunch, there are plenty of food and craft vendors on Main and Clark Streets along with the Sportsplex and curling club. Along with live music, there’

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with cancer at the West Nipissing General Hospital (Sturgeon Falls) on Friday April 10, 2026, at the age of 75 years. Arnold was the loving father to Kasey Lajeunesse and Kirby Lajeunesse, and the cherished grandfather

April 29, 1951 - April 18, 2026   It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Peace in his 74th  year.   He is survived by his beautiful children Angela and Jordan (Kari Anne), his special friend Carolann, his loving sister Marilyn Pearce Adachi (Dave), his nephew Paul