Report North Bay Staff

Flu, COVID-19 vaccines and expanded RSV immunization program expected by early October for those at risk The Ontario government is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by staying up to date on vaccinations. To protect against serious illness throughout the

Ontario’s Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair is expanding to seven more communities this year, including North Bay.   Officials say over 35,000 students from grades 7 to 12 will have the opportunity to explore over 140 skilled trades at 15 events being held from Sept. 12 to Nov.

The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) is calling on Ottawa and Queen’s Park to return to the Council Fire, as directed by the Supreme Court, and address the go-forward implementation of the Augmentation Promise in its annuities case.    This after a ceremony was held this week at the

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) is gearing up to launch new online content for the 2024-25 season. ‘NOJHL Game Day’ will feature highlights and videos of match-ups throughout the campaign, as well as provide pre-game, player, team and league information. Hosted and produced by Alex Bastyovanszky of Rimrock

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that nominations are open for the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards. The Awards recognize outstanding contributions made by groups or individuals to identify, preserve, protect and promote Ontario’s heritage.  “Nominations are open for an exemplary project, group or person who has shown

The Rotary Club of Nipissing, Nipissing University and Canadore College, in partnership with the Canadian Blood Services are pleased to announce the latest Swab In registration events for potential stem cell donors.   Students and staff need to be 17 to 35 years of age.  As well, ethnic diversity will help

The Rotary Club of North Bay is seeking nominations for their 2nd annual “Unsung Hero Service Award” initiative to recognize and honour individuals, who have made a positive and substantive contribution to their community or workplace, and yet do not seek recognition. This exemplifies Rotary’s motto “Service above Self”

The North Bay Police Service has arrested and charged a 28-year-old male for assault with a weapon and robbery in two separate incidents. On September 6, 2024, the accused was in his backyard on Aberdeen Avenue, North Bay, when he began speaking to a male victim, who was in a

Mid-July 2026.    That’s when EllisDon is projecting North Bay’s new Community and Recreation Centre will be substantially completed.   The now square-designed building will include two side-by-side regulation-size ice rinks with bench seating for 250, a second-floor walking and running track with views to the ice, a community room,

The City of North Bay’s Centennial Marketing & Promotions Sub-Committee invites local artists to submit designs for commemorative banners to celebrate our 100th anniversary. Selected designs will be displayed along the Const. Fred Lefebvre Memorial Overpass leading into the West Ferris and downtown areas. The artwork is intended to