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NORTH BAY – TOURISM NORTH BAY LAUNCHES BOLD NEW SEASONAL CAMPAIGN  Tourism North Bay is excited to launch the summer video of their 2026 Seasonal Campaign: Nothing, Nowhere, Everywhere: North Bay — a refreshingly unconventional take on destination marketing that leans into sarcastic humour to showcase everything that makes North Bay unforgettable.

Brookes St. development moves forward with support from federal, provincial, and municipal partners A new Indigenous-led affordable housing development on Brookes Street in North Bay is moving forward with the support of coordinated federal, provincial, and municipal housing funding, including the Housing Accelerator Fund and combined Canada–Ontario Community Housing

Unexpectedly passed away at his home on Saturday May 2, 2026, at the age of 62 years. Mark was the beloved husband of Melanie (nee Mitchell) Harris and the loving father to Brandon Harris (Erin), and Nathaniel Harris (Grace). He was the cherished grandfather to Theodore. Mark is predeceased by

Kathleen Alice Green Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the age of 91 years. Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Green and loving mother of David Green (Lynn), Susan McKay (Michael), Tom Green (Louise), Jeffrey Green (Jonna)

Our hearts are broken to have to announce the passing of our cherished mother Joelle. She wore many hats but her role as Mom, Nana, Mama J and Nana J were her most prized titles.  The way Joelle fought this disease with strength & love was a testament to her

Province adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds across the province As part of the government’s plan to strengthen the bail system and keep dangerous offenders behind bars, Ontario is increasing adult correctional capacity by adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds within the next decade. The

By Richard Coffin Watch for updated population signs in communities across the region, including North Bay. We’ll get an exact picture when the results of the recently completed census are released, but estimates last year pegged the number of city residents at 62,062. Figures from Statistics Canada show

By Richard Coffin More money could soon be flowing from the casino to city hall. A staff report says Sportsbook or Sports Betting Kiosks could be set up at the Pinewood Park Drive gaming site. “While there are currently no confirmed dates for the introduction of sports betting at the

By Richard Coffin Changes are coming to the Near North District School Board in West Nipissing. This September, White Woods Public School will become a kindergarten to grade six school, with grades 7 and 8 going to Northern Secondary. The high school will then operate as a grade 7-12 school.

By Brad Aubin Over $102,000 dollars. That’s how much was raised for the North Bay Humane Society thanks to North Bay’s sweet tooth during smile cookie week this year. Officials say funds raised will cover the cost of veterinary care, specialized medicine and treatments, physical rehabilitation and