Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Premier Doug Ford is touting several programs and funding announcements his government has made that are benefiting rural and Northern Ontario.   That includes the return of the Northlander passenger train, which was one of the topics he discussed in his speech to the Rural Ontario Municipal Association

By Richard Coffin Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation says the extreme cold has cancelled school buses in all area weather zones Tuesday (Jan. 21). Schools remain open. It’s the second straight day school buses have been cancelled because of the extreme cold. Meantime, some relief is on the way as

The North Bay Ski Racing Club (NBSRC) had one of their best ever showings this past weekend at the Mealey Classic in Sault Ste Marie. With over 140 racers from Thunder Bay to Collingwood the competition was steep and many of our local athletes turned in top five performances. Head

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday January 16, 2025, at the age of 93 years. Carmela was the beloved spouse of the late Leo Campanaro, and the loving mother to Anthony Campanaro. She was the cherished grandmother to

Glenn passed away suddenly on January 14, 2025, at the age of 73 years at his home in Callander Ontario. The son of Ernie and Daphne Scale (predeceased) he spent his childhood years in Long Branch, Ontario where he left many happy memories. Beloved brother of Robert (Donna) and predeceased

By Richard Coffin The budget at the Near North Board has been revised.    A $61,000 projected surplus in July has now become a $1.5 million in-year deficit.   The board says reasons include a 2.9 per cent drop in enrolment, an increased cost to salaries and benefits, and

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA), in partnership with the Province of Ontario, City of North Bay and the Municipality of Callander, has recently completed new and updated floodplain mapping. The public consultation period runs from January 20 to February 20, 2025.   This mapping has been developed to identify areas at

Article by: Stephanie Kast Discover the world through the lens of Matt Lishman, a North Bay native and versatile creative with a passion for storytelling. As a photographer, filmmaker, and actor, Matt brings a unique perspective to every project, blending his artistic talents to craft images that resonate. From cinematic

Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: * North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa Extreme cold continues through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values near minus 40, into Tuesday afternoon. Extreme cold may persist into Wednesday for some areas. Relief from extreme cold is expected to be limited even during the daytime hours

By Richard Coffin An extreme cold warning is in effect for the North Bay area.   Environment Canada says a period of extreme cold is expected Monday morning into Tuesday afternoon and may extend into Wednesday in some areas.   Wind chill values near minus 40 are expected with limited relief during