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By Richard Coffin A flash freeze warning is in effect for the North Bay area. Environment Canada says temperatures are expected to fall rapidly below freezing Wednesday morning and afternoon leading to icy conditions. The deep freeze will be short lived though. Thursday’s forecast is calling for rain and

The City of North Bay is reminding residents that roadside snowbanks are no place for snow forts or tunnels. When snow equipment pushes or clears the snowbanks, snow forts can collapse and trap or injure anyone inside. Please choose safe play areas away from roads and the end of driveways.

October 17, 1953 – December 14, 2025  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Irene Parr of North Bay, Ontario, at the age of 72. Pauline passed peacefully on Sunday, December 14th, surrounded by her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.   Beloved wife of

FOR December 15, 2025 Today’s snow survey measurements show a snow depth increase of 8.0 cm, and snow water equivalence increase of 14.7 mm from the last survey on December 1, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part

By Richard Coffin Two Southern Ontario residents are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Powassan on the weekend. Ontario Provincial Police officers stopped a vehicle for speeding at about 5 pm on Saturday. The OPP says a search resulted suspected cocaine, oxycodone tablets, cannabis,

By Richard Coffin Prep work continues for the coming snowmobile season. The North Bay Snowmobile Club has been packing area trails, which remain closed at this time. On the weekend officials said the snow is still a bit thin, but every pass helps push frost into the ground and the

Downtown Business Survey Highlights Strong Support for NBPS Storefront The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has released the results of its recent survey of downtown businesses, assessing the NBPS storefront and its impact on community safety. The survey, conducted from October 30 to November 15, 2025, included responses from 47

Mutual recognition of goods and services will reduce costly trade barriers and build a more competitive and self-reliant economy  As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and unleash its full economic potential, the province is taking the next steps to implement mutual recognition of goods and services

By Brooke Bertrand, MA, RP The Weight of Grief in Reflective Seasons: What We Gain When We Talk About Loss In reflective seasons, such as the end of the year, loss can feel heavier, closer, sharper, unavoidable. Grief can feel like a lonely experience and yet grief and loss is

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) conducted a two-night traffic enforcement initiative on Lakeshore Drive, focusing on speeding following the recent reduction of the posted speed limit to 50 km/h. The goal of the initiative was to reinforce driver awareness of the new speed limit and to address ongoing