Report North Bay Staff

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

Music students at Chippewa Secondary School are getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what’s involved in a professional production as the school gears up for a fundraising concert by Nova Scotian singer-songwriter Dave Gunning. Gunning will be accompanied by Cape Breton fiddler and singer-songwriter Rose Morrison in a concert at

Province investing additional $5 million to protect communities and improve emergency response capabilities The Ontario government is taking action to protect the province by investing an additional $5 million to help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Community Emergency Preparedness Grant strengthens emergency preparedness by funding local training,

New legislation will protect Ontario health care by strengthening governance and transparency, enhancing patient care and improving service delivery The Ontario government has re-introduced the More Convenient Care Act to continue to deliver on the province’s plan to protect health care and provide more people with the right publicly

New funding will support workers in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty As the next step in its plan to protect Ontario workers in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty, the provincial government is expanding its Skills Development Fund (SDF) by nearly $1 billion over the

By Richard Coffin The Algonquin Regiment is the original tie that binds North Bay, Timmins and Steenbergen, Netherlands together. The Dutch community was liberated by the regiment 80 years ago. Now, the mayors of all three communities have signed a declaration of friendship, formally recognizing the lasting ties forged through