Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Local healthcare workers continue to rally against job cuts at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. “North Bay deserves better than excuses, “says Kevin Cook, First Vice President with the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions – Canadian Union of Public Employees. “It deserves investments, not cuts. It deserves

Peacefully passed away with his companion Lorraine Montreuil by his side at his home on Monday December 15, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Mark was the father of Shavon Maylake (Julian). He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. If desired, donations to a charity of

April 26, 1947 to December 19, 2025 Daughter of the late Ernest and Irene Bale, she is survived by her brother Frank (Brenda) of London. Gone before her are her siblings Ted, Ruth, Bill and Bob. Bonnie was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews: Diane, Greg, Lisa and

Nipissing University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Kevin Wamsley as its President and Vice-Chancellor for a second five-year term, beginning August 1, 2026.  The reappointment comes following a review process carried out by the Reappointment Committee for the President & Vice-Chancellor, led by

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is reporting ‘very high’ levels of influenza in the region. Officials say there were 155 lab-confirmed Influenza A cases as of Dec. 13, compared to one case during the same time period last year. The vast majority (129) are

By Richard Coffin A total of 3,164 birds were counted in the 47th North Bay area Christmas bird count this year. Officials with the Nipissing Naturalists Club say North Bay has taken part consistently since 1980, with occasional observations submitted since 1941. They say it’s an important contribution

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for several sports awards. Officials say recipients are selected by the hall’s Sports Awards Committee, with significant input from the community and school sports organizations. Awards include * Jack Burrows Memorial Award for Sports Achievement of the

By Richard Coffin The Municipality of Callander has announced it has accepted the resignations of Mayor Robb Noon and Councillor Irene Smit. Other than thanking them for their service and wishing them well, no other details were provided in a brief announcement issued on Friday afternoon. On social media, Deputy

By Richard Coffin Flags have been lowered in West Nipissing after the passing of former mayor of Cache Bay and longtime municipal councillor Leo Malette. Mayor Kathleen Thorne Rochon says Malette cared deeply about his community and worked tirelessly to make Cache Bay and West Nipissing stronger, more connected places

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP continues to investigate after a pedestrian was struck by a snowplow on Saturday night. Police say emergency crews responded at about 6 pm on Highway 11 near Cedar Heights Road. The OPP says a 28-year-old North Bay resident suffered life-threatening injuries and taken