Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin 15 community baseball diamonds, including Goulard Park in West Nipissing are being built, enhanced or refurbished thanks to the Jays Care Foundation.   On Sunday, West Nipissing was announced as one of the Field of Dreams recipients.    The charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays is committing more

By Brad Aubin More than 250 municipal leaders from across the north are in North Bay this week (May 5-7) for the annual Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) conference. This year’s theme is “The Next 100 Years” and pays tribute to North Bay’s upcoming centennial in 2025

1961-2025  William passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the age of 63.  He is survived by his wife, Darlene Church (nee McLeod). Dear father of Joe McLeod, Samantha Goulais (Clayton), Billy-Joe Church (Nina), and Joshua McLeod. He will be missed by

It is with sadness that the entire family of Donald Joseph Turcotte announce his peaceful passing on April 15, 2025. He is now with his beloved Heather (2023).   Born and raised in Timmins, ON. on April 29, 1947 to Rene (2005) and Marguerite Turcotte (2003)  Brother to Sandra Doucet, Lorraine

March 25, 1941 – May 3, 2025  It is with enduring love that we share the passing of Albert Gerald Falconi on May 3, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren.  Born to Michele (Michael) Falconi and Anne Felice on March 25, 1941, Albert—known lovingly as Dad and

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday May 1st, 2025 at the age of 92 years.  Albert was the beloved husband of Theresa Smith (pre-deceased) and the loving father to Kerry Gunton (Danny), and Kim McCabe (Ger, pre-deceased)

The Trojans launched their fundraising for the annual Trojans Parade for Cancer. From now until Parade Day - Thursday, May 22nd, students from West Ferris Secondary School will be in the community collecting donations supporting cancer care at North Bay Regional Health Centre. This year, the Parade is raising funds

Peacefully passed away with his wife by his side at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice (North Bay) on Tuesday April 29, 2025 at the age of 55 years. Howard was the beloved husband and best friend of Chantelle (nee Herchenroder) Meier and the loving father of Tessa Dontoh (Ryan), Chassis Meier

Province re-introducing legislation to create a standardized municipal code of conduct Today, the Ontario government is protecting communities by re-introducing legislation that would, if passed, strengthen municipal governance and accountability. Ontario is proposing changes through the Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 that would enable the creation of a new, standardized municipal

Province working to keep violent repeat offenders behind bars and protect victims of crime The Ontario government is proposing changes to strengthen the bail system and protect communities by keeping violent repeat offenders off the streets and behind bars. These proposed reforms would strengthen the collection process for forfeited bail,