Report North Bay Staff

$4.75 million in provincial funding is on its way to rebuild and upgrade Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to become a year-round operation. Earlier this year, the park sustained extensive storm damage, forcing it to close in June. Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Todd McCarthy says the

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that applications are now being accepted for the Experience Ontario Program 2026. The program provides support for festivals and events with an economic impact to motivate visitors to discover Ontario, connect people with local experiences, while increasing tourism spending.  “Festivals and events support tens

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephanie Bon, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and dedicated Registered Nurse at NBRHC. At just 39 years old, Stephanie left us far too soon, a loss we never imagined would come so quickly. Stephanie’s radiant smile, compassion, and

Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Cassellholme on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Roger St. Jean. Dear mother of Raymond St. Jean. Cherished grandmother of Devon and Carly. She will be missed by her sisters Germaine Parent,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Finlandia Village (Sudbury) on Tuesday November 18, 2025, at the age of 77 years.  Yvonne was the beloved wife of the late Lucien Geoffroy and the loving mother to Gisele Desmarais (Marc), Paul Geoffroy (Debbie), and Lynn McLaughlin (Darrell)

Government seeking ideas from people and businesses on how to continue protecting and building Ontario As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant province, the government is launching consultations to help inform the 2026 Ontario Budget. These consultations will build on the

Ryder Carey scored two goals, including the winner, to lead the North Bay Battalion to a 5-2 victory over the London Knights in an Ontario Hockey League game Thursday night. Lirim Amidovski, Lincoln Edwards and Nick Wellenreiter, into an empty net, each had a goal for the Battalion, while goaltender

100 years of music in North Bay is being celebrated on Sunday. Centennial Sounds – From Railway Sounds to Rock and Roll includes live performances, video tributes and what officials say is a musical journey through the sounds that shaped our community. It takes place on Sunday from 1-5 pm at

The Knights of Columbus are marking 120 years in North Bay and the city’s centennial. They’ve partnered with the North Bay Museum to share their origins, decades of local and international history and impact on the city. “The four principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism are certainly

Over 16,000 people have signed a petition calling on Ottawa to establish an independent Military Honours review board to investigate awarding the Victoria Cross to Afghanistan veterans.  It calls for the first review to involve the late Jess Larochelle, who was born in Restoule.  He was awarded the Star