Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin More than $10,000 was raised in the recent Anita Couchie Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. The event, hosted by Brian Couchie, along with friends and family, was held at the end of May at Osprey Links Golf Course, in support of cancer care at North Bay Regional

By Richard Coffin The city police Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics returns Tuesday morning in North Bay. It’s a long-standing fundraising tradition with officers from area law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athletes taking part in the run/walk. “Some officers from the agencies come if they’

Reduce your risk of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses As outdoor activity increases during the summer season, the Ontario government is encouraging people across the province to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses when enjoying the outdoors. Lyme disease

By Richard Coffin Organizers say the inaugural Nipissing Serenity Hospice charity golf tournament was a ‘tremendous success’. The event on June 12 raised $32,000 in support of hospice care across Nipissing and East Parry Sound. They’re thanking the golfers, sponsors, and donors who took part or got involved.

By Richard Coffin Cathy P. of North Bay is celebrating a lotto win. She won the LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth just over $89,000 in the May 16 draw. The 72-year-old says she’s been playing the lottery with OLG for almost 50 years and discovered she’d

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested two people in connection with a Street Crime Unit (SCU) drug trafficking investigation. The accused, Keiandra JOLLY, 26-year-old, male of Milton, has been charged with: * Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl * Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine * Possession for the

By Steph Larouche North Bay Jack Garland Airport welcomed WestJet’s inaugural non-stop flight to Calgary on June 19, officially launching the new seasonal service between the two cities. Airport officials say the route is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and economic opportunities across the region, while giving local

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities continues to call on the province to help communities with the rising costs of policing. President Dave Plourde says they’re looking the government to create a grant to help towns with the impact municipal or OPP costs have on their

By Richard Coffin Hate has no home in Sundridge. That from the village after a recent incident involving hateful and discriminatory graffiti found on public property in a municipal park. Officials say the offensive markings have been removed, but the message behind the vandalism is deeply concerning. Port North Bay

By Richard Coffin PHARA Community Services is helping reduce barriers for individuals becoming Personal Support Workers while encouraging more people to consider careers in health care and community support services. They’ve awarded two PSW Pathway to Success Scholarships.  Matthew Smith and Kiran Kuriakose are the 2026 recipients. Officials say