Report North Bay Staff

Betty passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, just three months shy of her 99th birthday, with family by her side.  Born in the northern Ontario community of Val Rita and raised in the Cochrane area (Hunta), she met her future husband there, who worked for the CNR. They relocated

It is with heavy hearts and enduring love that we announce the passing of Chuck and Shelley Robbins, a dynamic duo whose lives were defined by love, laughter, shared passions, and a delightful, stubborn streak that was uniquely their own. They approached life with a joyous spirit and an unwavering

We’re learning more about the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games, which are being hosted in North Bay.   That includes the early estimate of the games’ economic impact on the area.   North Bay Police constable Merv Shantz, games manager, presented to council on Tuesday night.   STAY INFORMED – Click here

A recent winter boot campaign for those experiencing homelessness resulted in ‘an incredible outpouring of kindness from the community’. That from Leah Pierce, Chairperson for the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay. Along with donating 105 pairs of brand-new winter boots, the committee collected eight trunks of donated

A donation drive for the Mattawa and Area Food Bank returns this weekend. The sixth annual ‘Let’s Remember Adam’ Fill the Bus Toy & Food Drive takes place from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday in Annie’s Park. Along with monetary donations, non-perishable food items, health and

At its organizational meeting held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) elected by acclamation Shawn Fitzsimmons as Chair and Shelly Warren as Vice-Chair. This marks the fourth consecutive year for Trustee Fitzsimmons as Chair, and the first year for Trustee Warren as Vice-Chair,

MPP Vic Fedeli is joining the call for the Education Minister to appoint a supervisor and take control of the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) to ‘restore accountability, stability, and trust for students and parents’. “For too long, the Near North District School Board has failed to meet its

A 43-year-old North Bay man is facing a slew of drug trafficking charges after a city police investigation. The North Bay Police Service says last Wednesday (Nov. 19) around 3:30 p.m., the accused was arrested following an investigation, and a search warrant was executed at a residence on

The City of North Bay will soon be assuming the operation and maintenance of the Bruman Community Dog Park. The transition of the dog park, which is located near Champlain Park, will take place on Nov. 30. Officials say it follows 10 successful years of operation by the North Bay

Increase in "Grandparent Scams" Report in North Bay The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is warning the public about an increase in “grandparent scams” targeting residents, particularly older adults. Numerous community members have reported receiving calls from individuals falsely claiming that a loved one is in urgent trouble