Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce members are getting the chance to have a coffee and talk with CEO Donna Backer. A ‘Coffee with the CEO’ session takes place Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 9-10 am at the Chamber office on Main East in North Bay. “This

By Richard Coffin After nearly two decades as a city councillor, Mac Bain won’t be seeking re-election this fall. “Serving the residents of North Bay has been one of the greatest privileges of my life,” he says in a letter to city residents. “Looking back, I am proud of

By Richard Coffin The city says drivers will see traffic controls increase around the Trout Lake Road and Laurentian Avenue intersection Tuesday, as reconstruction work continues. Officials say another lane is being closed on Trout Lake Road, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction through the construction zone. They

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police report a 73-year-old Sturgeon Falls resident has died after a collision involving a pickup truck and a mobility scooter on Saturday. Police and emergency crews responded to the crash just after 9 pm on Highway 17 near Landfill Road in West Nipissing. They say

By Richard Coffin Instead of the batter’s box, local ball players have the chance to step up to their mark on a local film production. An urgent casting call has been put out for baseball players, ages 18 and up, for a minimum of eight hours of paid work

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Derek at his home of Wednesday July 20, 2026, at the age of 64 years. Derek is survived by his mother Diane, sisters Rhonda (Bob), Charlene (John), son Shawn and a very special lady Michele. Derek is predeceased by

By John White A tentative agreement ended WestJet’s flight-attendant strike early Monday. WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees reached the deal at 4:15 a.m. MT. CUPE withdrew its strike notice and WestJet withdrew its lockout notice. CUPE said the strike began at 12:01 a.

The City of North Bay is advising motorists that starting Tuesday, Aug. 4, traffic controls will increase around the Trout Lake Road and Laurentian Avenue intersection to allow for continued reconstruction work. An additional lane on Trout Lake Road will be closed, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction

The Powassan Voodoos signed another member of the 2026 championship Trappers team as defenceman Aydin Beharie will join the Voodoos, the club announced on Monday.   The 6'1", 190-pound defender scored six goals and added 17 assists for 23 points in 33 regular-season games for the U18 Trappers

TO NORTH BAY THIS NOVEMBER Yes, we know it's only July. But no, it's not too early to start talking about Christmas. The Winter Outdoor Market Experience returns this November, transforming three Saturday evenings (November 7,14, and 21) in downtown North Bay into a lively