Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin MP Anthony Rota announced $10.6 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund to eliminate barriers to building much-needed affordable housing, faster.  Federal support is helping the City of North Bay accelerate the construction of 337 new homes over the next three years.   “Housing in North Bay needs

Looking for a fun, creative, and social activity? Join our 5-week Knit & Crochet program designed specifically for seniors! Learn the basics or brush up on your skills with instructor Rae Brenne. This program is a great way to engage your mind, relax, and connect with others. Dates: March 17,

CMHA North Bay and District and Nipissing University will kick off The Push-Up Challenge with a group fitness event. CMHA North Bay and District is pushing for better mental health with The Push-Up Challenge this February. Nipissing University staff will join them in kicking off the fundraiser with a group

By Richard Coffin Tariffs are the focus of an anonymous survey being conducted by the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce.   They’re looking to understand the potential impact of U.S. and Canadian tariffs on local businesses.   “Your participation is crucial in helping us gather insights into how

By Richard Coffin The Battle of the Badges hockey game returns to the city next month.   Members of the North Bay Police Service and North Bay Fire and Emergency Services are lacing up their skates to play hockey and collect donations for the North Bay Food Bank.   Report North Bay

The Nipissing University Lakers women's volleyball team is heating up at the right time as the season winds down. Winners of four in a row with five matches left, the Lakers are in the middle of a playoff push and looking to climb the OUA standings. After a

In their lone game of the weekend, the Nipissing Lakers men's basketball team came up with a big road win. The Lakers kept their playoffs hopes alive with a 95-63 win over the Algoma Thunderbirds in the Soo on Saturday night. A strong start in the opening quarter

Passed away peacefully at Eastholme on Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Hickey and her daughter Michaela. Joan was very passionate about literacy and her career in teaching. She came to Canada from England after WW2 to teach in Moose

1930-2025  It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edward Joseph “Eddie” Woodruff announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Nipissing Serenity Hospice, in his 95th year.  Eddie was predeceased by his beloved wife, Berva, his parents, William and Edourdina (nee Foisy), and his siblings Francis

Collecting his Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League-leading fourth hat trick of the season, Owen King’s contributions led the Blind River Beavers past the Powassan Voodoos 4-1 in a Sunday afternoon affair at the Blind River Community Centre. King gave the Beavers the lead 5:46 into the proceedings when