Report North Bay Staff

Speed limits of 110 km/hour to be in place on 89 per cent of provincial highways by the end of September 2026 The Ontario government is raising the speed limit from 100 km/hour to 110 km/hour on an additional 938 kilometres of provincial highways. The change builds

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) extends its congratulations to all graduating students of 2026 as they celebrate this important milestone and look ahead to the future. Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Whether graduates are continuing their education, entering the workforce, or pursuing

The City of North Bay is advising that construction is set to begin Monday, June 29 on Trout Lake Road between Highway 11/17 and Kingsway Avenue, including preparation work for a new roundabout at Laurentian Avenue. Initial work will focus on mobilization and site preparation, including clearing and brush

The City of North Bay invites residents and visitors to celebrate Canada Day at the North Bay Waterfront on Wednesday, July 1, with a full day of free live entertainment, community activities and family fun, capped off by a fireworks finale at dusk (weather permitting). The day begins with the

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday June 20, 2026, at the age of 91 years. Rosaire was the beloved spouse of Hannah Norman. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Carole Fraracci (Chris) and step-children Tammy

It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family of Jean Lillian Sohm (née Campbell) announce her passing on June 21, 2026, at the age of 89 at Cassellholme in North Bay. Born in Windsor, Ontario to Mungo Andrew Campbell and Sarah Campbell (née Donaghy). Jean spent her early years in

By Richard Coffin A 17th century Flemish painting stolen from a residence on Silver Lady Lane in North Bay nearly six years ago has been recovered. Jan van Kessel the Elder and Abraham Willemsens’ painting ‘Interior of a Collector’s Cabinet: An Allegory of Sight’ sold at Sotheby’s New

By Richard Coffin Registration is open for the 2026 Hike for Hospice. The event, which offers a flexible hybrid format, takes place over Thanksgiving Weekend, Oct. 9–12. People can join in from wherever they are, with those unable to attend in person encouraged to register, fundraise, and complete their

By Richard Coffin Bus safety was the big winner at the 7th Annual Let’s Remember Adam Washer Tournament & Prize Lot Raffle. Bus safety was the big winner at the 7th Annual Let’s Remember Adam Washer Tournament & Prize Lot Raffle. Officials say the recent event ‘exceeded all

By Richard Coffin Former NHLer and North Bay Sports Hall of Fame member Ab Demarco Jr. has passed away. Born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in North Bay, Demarco played 344 games in the NHL, with New York, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Boston. He was 77. Port