Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin A city police inspector is being heralded for his ‘unwavering‘ commitment to the safety of our community. The North Bay Police Service says on Sunday, Inspector Scott McFarlane was off duty and saw a man being chased by staff from a local retailer on the 300 block

By Richard Coffin West Nipissing residents will have the chance to meet the people running to represent them in this fall’s Municipal Election. Collège Boréal, the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce and the North Bay and Area Realtors Association are holding an informal Candidates Meet & Greet

By Richard Coffin A new Francophone project is being launched in North Bay that is bringing generations together. Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, has teamed up with Parents partenaires en éducation and Association Lire et faire lire Ontario to launch “Francophone Stories Come Alive: Grandparent Readers in Action”. Officials say the

By Richard Coffin Homecoming is this weekend at Nipissing University. Officials say free sporting events, alumni gatherings, family activities and community celebrations are taking place on Friday and Saturday (Sept. 18-19). Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites and Virtual Offices Available “Each year, we look forward

By Richard Coffin A traffic stop turned foot pursuit has led to several charges for a 51-year-old Redbridge resident. The North Bay OPP says at approximately 11 am on Sunday a vehicle was stopped on Highway 11 for an expired permit. Police say a false identity was provided, and when

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service will have a new Deputy Chief as of Oct. 5. Officials say Robert ‘Bob’ Norman has been appointed by the board following a comprehensive executive search process. They say he brings more than 27 years of frontline and community-based policing experience with

By Richard Coffin 178 km/h.  That’s how fast the North Bay OPP says a vehicle was being driven in a posted 100 km/h zone on Highway 11 in Trout Creek at approximately 4:15 pm on Monday. Provincial Police say an officer was conducting traffic enforcement in

By Richard Coffin The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) is celebrating a milestone achievement. AEI has received accreditation as an Indigenous Institute after a comprehensive assessment process through the Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council. Officials say it recognizes their commitment to quality assurance, culturally grounded education, and learner success. Port

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) says there is a continued interest in advocating for public education. This after they reviewed election candidate information published by municipalities, with more than 670 people running for trustee positions at English boards across the province. The association says more

By Richard Coffin The city is already putting the new community room at WFCU Place to use. A free speaker series starts this week as part of the city’s Mind/Body Fit for Life program. Officials say a wide range of topics will be covered by local presenters each