Report North Bay Staff

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts, that we announce the sudden passing of Bernard “Bernie” Leroux on the eve of May 5, 2025, at the age of 68. Bernie passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved and adored him.  Bernie was an immensely proud and devoted father

1932-2025  Ross passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 10, 2025 just one month short of his 93rd birthday.  To Ross’ old friends and newfound friends and staff of the Empire Terrace Suites, Ross very much appreciated all of you.   A special thanks to the team at Nipissing Orthopaedic

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father Robert (Bob) Oliver Comstock on July 6, 2025 at the NBRHC in his 93rd year. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 60 years Yolande (Seguin) in 2020. Son of the late Victoria Comstock (Richer). He was also

By Richard Coffin Relief from the heat is in sight. A heat warning continues with Environment Canada saying we can expect daytime highs of 28 to 31 degrees Celsius and a humidex of 33 to 38.   But the weather agency says a cooler airmass is expected to arrive Wednesday night

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 43-year-old man. Rheal is described as 6 feet tall with a thin build and a shaved head. Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here He was last seen on Saturday, July

By Richard Coffin Two men from Brampton are facing charges in North Bay after city police stopped a vehicle on Canada Day. The North Bay Police Service says an ongoing Street Crimes Unit investigation led to the traffic stop, with subsequent searches resulting in over $15,000 in suspected cocaine

By Richard Coffin North Bay is up against Fredericton, New Brunswick, in the upcoming Communities in Bloom competition. The judges arrive next week (July 22-24) to evaluate the city in the national population category. Our community will be rated from 1 to 5 Blooms, while also aiming to receive bronze,

By Richard Coffin You can add another $439,387 to the city’s coffers.   Ontario Lottery and Gaming says that’s how much North Bay received as its first quarter payment (April 1 to June 30) this fiscal year for hosting Cascades Casino. “OLG is a strong partner that provides

By Richard Coffin Dillon Anderson lives roughly 2,600 km away from the federal riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, but his name is on the by-election ballot.   The Callander, Ontario resident has parachuted into the Alberta riding, as part of the Longest Ballot Committee.   Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative

$7.5 Million to Help Businesses Go Digital  The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million to protect small and medium-sized businesses across the province, helping them modernize and grow by adopting digital technologies. The Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) helps companies to transition and find made-in-Ontario digital solutions with expert