Report North Bay Staff

The Ontario government is investing $8 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in 10 film and television projects in North Bay. The production industry is a growing part of the Northern economy, and as part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is funding

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Tuesday January 27, 2026, at the age of 67 years. Maddy was the beloved wife of Kevin Leblanc and the loving mother to Shawn Walsh (Stacey), and Kevin Walsh (Raquel). She was the cherished

The count identified 452 individuals experiencing homelessness, compared to 531 in 2024 During a 24-hour period starting on October 8, 2025, social service agencies, homelessness service providers, health care facilities, and correctional facilities across Nipissing District took part in an administrative enumeration of homelessness, known locally as Nipissing Counts 2025.

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) arrested a North Bay man after commercial vehicle was stolen from a downtown property. On January 27, in the afternoon, the NBPS responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of Main Street East. The accused entered a commercial vehicle

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Sunday January 25, 2026, at the age of 67 years. Glenn was the beloved husband of Ian (nee Robertson) Helstern, and the loving brother to Terry Helstern. Glenn is predeceased by his siblings Beverly Green and

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) invites parents and caregivers of children starting Kindergarten in September 2026 to attend one of its Kindergarten Information Nights. Sessions will be held across the district from February 4 to 25, 2026, providing families with an opportunity to learn about NPSC’s

Anthony Fava unexpectedly passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 67. Anthony was the beloved husband of Colleen (née Frawley) Fava, and a loving father to Nicholas Fava (Ariel), Isabella Fava (Peter), and Jessica Rose. He was a cherished

New electricity infrastructure will help unlock the Ring of Fire, creating more than 7,000 jobs and driving economic growth in the North As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, more self-reliant economy, the government is taking a major step to power northern Ontario and

By Richard Coffin Area emergency services are gearing up for a Battle of the Badges hockey tournament this weekend.   Teams include the North Bay OPP, District of Nipissing Paramedic Services, and fire fighters from the Mattawa, Calvin, Papineau Cameron and Bonfield fire departments.   STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the

By Richard Coffin Council has opted not to review the city’s short-term rental bylaw, but that could change at a future meeting. With one councillor absent on Tuesday night, the motion was defeated when the vote ended in a 5-5 tie. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest