Report North Bay Staff

The snow depth has decreased by 18.8 cm and snow water equivalence decreased by 55.0 mm since April 8, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.   “The average snow depth is 6.6

NOJHL announces Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy Final schedule The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday the game schedule for the upcoming Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy Final between the Greater Sudbury Cubs and Hearst Lumberjacks. Action in the best-of-seven affair will feature 7 p.m. starts, except for Game 5,

The North Bay Battalion made centre Jax Pereira of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16s the first of its 13 picks Saturday, the second and final day of the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. When the first three rounds were conducted Friday night, the Battalion made two picks, choosing Jr. Canadiens

Left wingers Shamar Moses and Lirim Amidovski, defenceman Jonathan Kapageridis and goaltender Mike McIvor of the North Bay Battalion are among those in final rankings released Tuesday by the National Hockey League’s central scouting department. Moses is No. 104 on a list of 224 North American-based skaters in advance

In Loving Memory of Wayne Joseph Dugas  It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Joseph Dugas, surrounded by his loving family on April 10, 2025, at the age of 81 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.  Wayne was born on January 25, 1944, to

December 20, 1939 – April 12, 2025   With sadness in our hearts and gratitude for the years we shared, we announce the peaceful passing of Neil Joseph Bélecque on April 12, 2025, at the age of 85.  Born in Astorville, Ontario, Neil was a strong, independent soul who lived life his

By Richard Coffin PHARA Community Services is moving forward with work to address immediate structural and infrastructure needs at its housing complex on Massey Drive.   With a $7.9 million fundraising campaign underway to save the 48-unit housing complex, the project moved to tender on April 8.   Officials are confident

By Richard Coffin City residents are being called to action by Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay.    They’re launching the 2025 season with the annual community-wide clean-up (Apr. 22-27) next week to keep the city clean and litter-free.   A flag raising starts off the campaign on Tuesday (10 am) at

We have reached out to local candidates and asked them a series of questions that are on the mind of voters across the riding. Topics range from what they’re hearing at the door, positions on the trade war, cost of living pressures and more. Here’s what they had

By Richard Coffin April 16 is National Canadian Film Day and a critically acclaimed, Academy Award-nominated Canadian short film is being screened locally.   NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) is based on a true story passed down by Inuk filmmaker Lindsay McIntyre’s grandmother.   Officials say the 16-minute film earned widespread acclaim,