Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Hundreds of members of Ontario First Nations, including locally, are in the West Parry Sound district this week. They’re taking part in the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering, being co-hosted by Wasauksing and Shawanaga First Nations, Tuesday through Thursday. Officials say this year’s gathering,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Health Sciences North (Sudbury) on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Theresa was the beloved wife of Giuseppe “Joe” Bitonti, and loving mother to Talia Mia Bitonti (Dan), and Mya Alyssa Bitonti. She will be affectionately remembered by her siblings Paola

Whether you’re looking for family skating, tots and seniors skating, shinny or some time on the ice with other adults, there are plenty of opportunities to lace up this month. New for September: Adult Skate has been added at WFCU Place on select Thursdays beginning Sept. 10. Check the

By Richard Coffin It’s the first day of school and that means school buses are on the road, and drivers need to stop when their flashing lights are activated.   Pierre Ranger, chair of the Let’s Remember Adam campaign, says the number of incidents of people not stopping for

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday September 2, 2026, at the age of 85 years. Andre was the beloved husband of Linda (nee Pinkney) Bedard, and loving father to Robbie Bedard (Karen). He was the cherished grandfather

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marlene Walker (née Loewen), who died peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Loving mother of Greg Johnston and Tracey Connolly (Donnie Nancekivell). Proud Mama Joan of her grandchildren Katie, Joelle, Christina, Cheryl, and T.J. Joan was predeceased

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 2nd, 2026 in his 80th year, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.  He was the beloved son of Edwin and Emily Price (both deceased), and dear brother of Barbara Yvonne (deceased).  Alan is survived by his daughters, Lorraine and Michelle; grandchildren Anthony and

Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces invite members of the public to attend Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Brilliant’s open house on September 9th, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Martin Leo Troy Armoury located at 540 Chippewa St. West Royal Canadian

The City of North Bay is advising that Kenwood Hills Playground will be closed through late September while crews' complete upgrades to the park. Construction is expected to begin next week and will include the replacement of the existing playground structure with new playground equipment, along with other park

Powassan Voodoos 8, Kirkland Lake Gold Miners 0: A lopsided result saw the Voodoos soar past the Gold Miners, thanks in part to a Caleb Dawson hat trick and one assist. Drew Clayton put the Voodoos in flight early in the contest before Dawson notched his initial marker, coming while