Report North Bay Staff

By Brad Aubin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Vista Radio’s purchase of 21 Bell Media radio stations, including 27 regional repeater transmitters in British Columbia. This acquisition includes all Bell Media radio stations in British Columbia except those in the cities

Northern Ontario Mayors Call for Continued Action on Regional Priorities  The Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) are raising awareness on key priorities ahead of the Northern Ontario election debate. NOLUM is advocating for all party leaders to take advantage of this critical opportunity to protect and enhance economic growth

There's no Debate. Political leaders must address northern Ontario’s mental health and addictions crises says CMHA Ontario branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Kenora, Fort Frances, Thunder Bay, Sudbury/Manitoulin, Muskoka-Parry Sound, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Cochrane-Timiskaming urge party leaders to commit

Saturday, March 1, 2025   Nibisiing Secondary School – 469 Couchie Memorial Drive, North Bay Ontario * A traditional Indigenous cultural event involving a social dance with elements of ceremony. It is a healing event for the community held during the winter months. A Round Dance is for everyone in the community: children,

Powassan Voodoos captain Jackson Smith has committed to the University of Southern New Hampshire Penmen NCAA Division III hockey program, the club announced on Wednesday.   Smith joined the Voodoos as a free agent in January of 2024 from the North American Hockey League and has flourished since joining the Voodoos.

Nipissing University receives $424,454 grant to enhance French as a second language teacher education Nipissing University’s Schulich School of Education has been awarded $424,454 by the Government of Ontario under its French Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy (2021-2025) to advance French as a Second Language (FSL) teacher

By Richard Coffin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 Five people across Ontario, including North Bay Food Bank Executive Director Debbie Marson, are being honoured by Metro.   The grocery chain says the ‘Celebrate Moi’ awards recognize exceptional community members who consistently go above and beyond.   They’re each being awarded one million

By Richard Coffin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 Grab the ice auger, it’s Free Family Fishing weekend in Ontario.   The province says Canadians can fish for free in Ontario Saturday through Monday, without having to buy a fishing licence or Outdoors Card. Officials say all other fishing regulations and rules,

By Richard Coffin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 Monday is Family Day and that means most provincial and municipal government offices and retail outlets will be closed.    That includes North Bay City Hall.    Officials say curbside recycling and garbage pick-up will be delayed by one day next week.   The Merrick Landfill

By Richard Coffin Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2025 A new platform called Background Work has been launched.  Film and TV background actors in our area have a new way to connect with casting professionals.    “Northern Ontario has a thriving film industry, and we’re excited to bring more opportunities to local