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Kids in Sports Initiative Helps Local Youth Stay Active, Build Confidence, and Make Connections Partnership between DNSSAB, NDHC, and the North Bay Police Service provides a free summer sports program The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB), the Nipissing District Housing Corporation (NDHC), and the North Bay Police

Investment follows signing of historic agreement to strengthen accessibility across Canada The Ontario government is investing $400,000 to support the Rick Hansen Foundation in delivering a national Youth Leadership Summit in 2027 that will empower young people to champion accessibility and inclusion in their communities. The funding follows Premier

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) launched Operation Safe Space in May 2026, a targeted enforcement initiative focused on public drug use, drug trafficking, and related crime in the downtown core. The initiative targets people involved in criminal activity that contributes to public drug use. Officers

By Richard Coffin If you’ve ever wanted to operate a real excavator, bulldozer, or other massive machines, here’s your chance. A unique heavy equipment adventure experience officially opens to the public on Saturday in North Bay. MASHinery is located at 5235 Highway 11 North. “There is a similar

By Richard Coffin Mattawa’s biggest party is back this weekend, with the return of Voyageur Days. B.C.’s Theory of a Deadman is the headliner Friday night at Explorers Point. Ten02 and the Unknown are also on stage Friday. The headliner Saturday night is Owen Riegling, with Steven

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday July 21, 2026, at the age of 85 years. Liviana was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Russo and the loving mother to Angela Russo, Giuseppe Russo (Lovey), and Danny

Unexpectedly passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 68. Catherine, affectionately known as "Kitty" to many who loved her, was the beloved wife of Matthew Cross and the devoted mother of Calvis Cross (Michelle), Matthew Cross (Megan)

By Richard Coffin You won’t need Google for this map. A new physical map of North Bay is celebrating the city’s 100-year history. North Bay’s Centennial Heritage Map is available at no cost at City Hall, at customer service on the main floor. The two-sided, colour document

By Richard Coffin Another musical event on board the Chief Commanda II sets sail on Friday. The Classic Rock Cruise features Blue Screw. It departs at 7 pm. It’s the second cruise in the summer series after the 80’s event sold out earlier this month. Port North Bay

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is asking camper trailer owners to check their wheels. This after they say they’ve seen an increase in wheel-off incidents involving the trailers. “Many of these incidents are preventable with a few simple pre-trip checks,” states a post on social media. Police