Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Water rates could rise 3.05 a month for average North Bay customer The city’s $27.5 million water and wastewater budget for 2025 is up for discussion next week.  That includes a proposed increase of 4.99%.   Compared to 2024, it’s up $1.31

SNOW SURVEY READINGS for 2024-2025 Season The snowpack is dense and granular as a result of the recent rain and melt event, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. “Average snow depth for all sites

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at Nipissing Manor (Corbeil) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the age of 90 years. Rolland was the beloved husband of Donna (nee Soucey) DeForge. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. As per Rolland’s wishes,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family, friends and caring staff at Waters Edge Care Community on Tuesday December 31, 2024, at the age of 73 years. Denis was the loving father to Jonathon Bessette (Lindsay), Natasha Williams (Brendan), and Amanda Bessette (Wesley). He was the cherished

December 21, 1943 ~ December 31, 2024 (age 81) Unexpectedly passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday December 31, 2024, at the age of 81 years. Larry was the beloved husband of Shirley Marasse, and the loving father to the late Laurent Marasse Jr. Jean “John” Marasse

December 25, 1931 ~ December 30, 2024 (age 93) Thomas "Tom" Killoran Obituary Tom passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at North Bay Regional Health Centre after a very difficult week dealing with pneumonia. As he told us, he’d had a good run. He remained engaged

By Richard Coffin One person was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire in a 4-plex apartment building on Second Avenue East on New Year’s Day.   Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders says fire fighters responded just after 3 am and found an apartment unit completely engulfed in

By Richard Coffin He’s known as the ‘Fellow in Yellow’. Trevor Redmond’s cross-Canada run, with a goal of health, mobility and recovery for all, is approaching North Bay. After nearly losing his leg in an accident at age 15, the now 53-year-old has traveled over 30,000 km

By Richard Coffin Almaguin Highlands OPP report a North Bay resident has been charged after a vehicle was caught going 180 km/h on Highway 11.    Police say officers responded to a concerned motorist’s call around 1 pm on Dec. 29 about a northbound vehicle traveling at a very

By Richard Coffin A homeowner has been charged with failing to maintain smoke alarms after a house fire on Trillium Drive earlier this week.   City fire crews responded just after 11 am on Dec. 29.   Deputy fire chief Greg Saunders says the kitchen area of the home was fully engulfed