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ByRichard Coffin Twiggs Coffee Roasters says its Fraser Street location is temporarily closed after a fire. In a social media post, the restaurant says they’re working with a restoration company to get everything cleaned up and ready to welcome back customers as soon as possible. They also say their

By John White Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliation as additional 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on about $28 billion in Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he directed Canadian negotiators to return to Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 21, after

By Brendan Pawliw A plane that made a fatal emergency landing on a Prince George road Thursday lost power in one engine before colliding with four vehicles, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said. One person inside a vehicle was killed in the crash on Foothills Boulevard on Aug. 20,

Peter Chirico announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2026. After careful consideration, Chirico said he believes the time is right to conclude his service in elected office and allow new leadership to step forward.  “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my community and for the

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT  The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents to exercise caution after a potential blue green-algae bloom was reported to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on August 20, 2026 in Lake Nosbonsing (near Astorville Bay and Perron Island

Funding will support housing-enabling infrastructure projects in municipalities that do not levy development charges The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing $1 billion to help municipalities, that do not levy development charges, build more homes. The funding is being provided through a new Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream (Non-DC Stream)

24 new transitional housing units and expanded 24/7 shelter services coming to the site The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is providing an update on homelessness services at Northern Pines, highlighting the opening of expanded transitional housing, continued accessible 24/7 Low-Barrier Shelter services, and enhanced

By Brad Aubin The community, its organizations, sports groups, and dignitaries all gathered at WFCU Place earlier today, cutting the ribbon and officially opening the $63-million recreation centre. The facility, which local officials were proud to share was delivered both on time and on budget, boasts two regulation-sized rinks, an

Drive economic growth and strong governance  Long-time community advocate and experienced municipal leader, Tanya Vrebosch has officially announced her candidacy for re-election to North Bay City Council.  Bringing 18 years of municipal experience, Vrebosch’s campaign is anchored by a clear top priority: driving economic growth and expanding North Bay’

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) has made an arrest and laid 25 charges following a suspicious incident. A subsequent search led to the seizure of nine firearms. On August 11, at approximately 10:30 p.m., NBPS Patrol Section responded to a suspicious incident at