Report North Bay Staff

March 3rd 1928-May 18th 2026. Peacefully on her own terms at the North Bay Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Predeceased by her husband Merle, Daughter-in-law Gayle, Grand Daughter Alisha, Grand-daughter Samantha, Sister Ivy Hill, Brother in law Velmore Hill and parents Henry and Maggie Burton. Mother is survived by

Ferguson, John Hugh. He did not go quietly into that night but walked himself to his final act, next to a river in the Peruvian Andes in the wee morning hours of Friday, March 13, 2026. Though John and his family moved to Vancouver BC in 1979, he remained fiercely

New Kenora exam testing centre will help apprentices get certified closer to home and enter the workforce faster The Ontario government is expanding access to careers in the skilled trades in Northwestern Ontario by opening a local apprenticeship exam testing centre in Kenora. Through a new partnership with Seven Generations

Alcohol sale and service extended to 4 a.m. to support local businesses, hospitality workers and fans during global tournament he Ontario government is supporting tourism and local businesses by allowing licensed restaurants and bars to extend the sale and service of alcohol across the province until 4 a.m.

By Richard Coffin ‘On budget and on time’. That’s the update from city staff on the new Community and Recreation Centre being built on Lakeshore Drive, with the substantial completion date still this August. A report coming to council’s committee meeting Tuesday evening also says work on the

Province investing $11 million through new WELL Fund to support women in high-demand sectors and help survivors of human trafficking rebuild their lives The Ontario government is investing $11 million over two years through the new Women’s Economic Leadership and Legacy (WELL) Fund to help more women gain the

By Richard Coffin The owner and head sensei at Gateway Martial Arts is heading to the World Karate Championship in Spain this October. Adam Arbiter has been named to Team Canada after winning bronze in the 35+ men’s kata division at the National Championship. He competed in Ottawa on

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is advising the public in the Mattawa area to avoid non-essential travel after severe weather Monday night. Police say the there are reports of downed trees and hydro poles blocking roads, with Highway 533 closed overnight. The road reopened just before 6:30

February 25, 1948 - November 6, 2025  We are sad to announce that Penny has passed away at Cassellholme after many struggles with her health.    Penny was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Dorothy Avery, her brother Larry Avery and her son Stephen Avery.  She is survived by her grandson

New legislation would enhance the private and international adoption system to protect the well-being of children  The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes to strengthen protections for children in private and international adoptions by enhancing oversight of the adoption process, creating new compliance and enforcement tools and establishing better safeguards