Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Sienna Senior Living says the new Northern Heights community on the former St Joseph’s hospital site is only months away from opening.    The company’s latest earnings report says the 160-bed long-term care home is slated to open in the third quarter.    Premier Doug Ford was

By Richard Coffin Canadore College’s first High-Performance Sports Summer Academy is underway. The program is designed for dedicated athletes looking to enhance their physical performance through expert-led strength training and conditioning. Officials say there are still spots available. “The purpose of the Academy is to improve physical capabilities of

By Richard Coffin The Smile Cookie campaign may be over, but the smiles continue for over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and the United States.   Tim Hortons says a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised with the sale of the tasty treats this year.   Restaurant owners will be

By Richard Coffin Equipment vandalism was listed as the cause of a power outage affecting a large swath of area from West Nipissing to the South River area.   That was according to Hydro One’s outage map, which also said about 2,400 customers were impacted.   The power was restored

By Richard Coffin Foraco International has a new Vice President of its Canadian operations in North Bay.    Tim Bremner, CEO of the global drilling services company announced the appointment of Enrick Tremblay to the position.   Officials say he has an extensive professional background as both a professional engineer and geologist,

FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River. The Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook previously issued for the remainder of the North Bay–Mattawa watershed has ended.  “Water levels in the Mattawa area remain above normal and minor flooding is occurring

July 2, 1943 ~ May 3, 2025  It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Margaret Fortin (nee Craik).  She passed away with courage and dignity on the date of her choosing after a long battle with cancer.   She will be forever missed by her daughters Nicole

Construction is scheduled to begin this week on an infrastructure upgrade along Commerce Crescent and Wallace Road, aimed at improving pedestrian safety and enhancing stormwater management in the area. The work will take place on Commerce Crescent, between Wallace Road and Seymour Street, and on Wallace Road, between Lake Heights

By Richard Coffin The mini-train and carousels will be opening for the season on the Victoria Day long weekend.   Officials with the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company say it’s due to the inclement weather we’ve had over the past several weeks.   The waterfront attractions typically open for Mother’

By Brad Aubin One person remains in hospital after a collision on Lakeshore Drive Sunday afternoon. The North Bay Police Service says just after 1:00 p.m., first responders attended a three vehicle collission at the intersection of Lakeshore Dr. and Premier Rd. Police say a 33-year-old was leaving