Report North Bay Staff

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the West Nipissing General Hospital (Sturgeon Falls) on Sunday July 26, 2026, at the age of 82 years. Rodrigue was the beloved husband of Jeanne (née Audette) Plante and the loving father to Rachel Bertrand (Rene), Gilbert Plante (Tammy)

It is with deep love and sorrow that the family of Don Haws announce his peaceful passing on July 24, 2026, at the age of 90. Don was predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia (née Fellman), whom he cherished deeply and missed every day since her passing. He was also

By Richard Coffin A refreshed StoryWalk is now available on the Nipissing University campus trails. ‘Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes’ by Manitoba Premier and author Wab Kinew has been installed, introducing readers to inspiring Indigenous role models and celebrating their achievements through an engaging outdoor reading

By Richard Coffin The Trout Creek Community Centre (TCCC) will be open for the 2026-27 ice season. Council in Powassan recently approved an engineering firm’s occupancy plan for the arena, through April 30, 2027. “Tacoma Engineers has been working with the municipality to identify and detail repair and restoration

By Richard Coffin North Bay OPP laid two stunt driving charges within four hours of each other on Highway 63 near Redbridge last Thursday. Provincial police say one vehicle was clocked going 57 km/h over the posted 80 km/h speed limit, while the other was travelling 55 km/

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 62-year-old Bonfield resident after a municipal worker was struck by a pickup truck. The OPP says officers responded Friday around 1:30 pm to reports a municipal worker suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Laurier Street in

By Richard Coffin The water has since receded, but several parts of the city saw flooding after Monday night’s deluge of rain. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect as the storm rolled through. Photos, videos and comments on social media showed flooding along Lakeshore, Wallace Road, Fisher, the

In Loving Memory of Charles "Brock" Brocklehurst  It is with profound sadness that we announce, at the age of 75, the passing of Charles Brocklehurst on July 23, 2026.  He leaves behind his devoted wife Linda, his loving daughter Kristi (Steve) and his cherished grandson Aeden who brought

October 3, 1986 – June 16, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Natasha Patsy Rheaume, who left this world on June 16, 2026, at the age of 39. Natasha was a beautiful soul whose kindness, laughter, and unwavering love touched everyone fortunate enough to know

New investment will help more than 500 workers in northern Ontario gain in-demand skills, protect local jobs and build a stronger, more resilient economy The Ontario government is partnering with the Government of Canada to invest more than $7.2 million through the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response to help protect