Report North Bay Staff

New collaboration will leverage Ontario’s expertise to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear technologies and create good-paying jobs on both sides of the border Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an agreement to work together to advance the development of affordable, reliable and clean

By Richard Coffin Santa makes his way across Canada on Christmas Eve and NORAD officials at 22 Wing North Bay are helping him out. Santa makes his way across Canada on Christmas Eve and NORAD officials at 22 Wing North Bay are helping him out. Lt. Hillary Hamilton, Weapons Director

Unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday December 17, 2025, at the age of 48 years. Son of Christopher Onions and the late Joanne (nee- Noon) (Donald) Offord. Shawn was the loving brother of Lauralee Crockett, Patrick Onions (Kathy) and Robb Onions (Crystal). As per Shawn’s wishes, cremation has taken place,

Peacefully passed away with his family by his side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday November 29, 2025, at the age of 78 years. David was husband of Nancy (nee Kitchen) Westell and the father to Keiron Dominelli (Roberto), Clinton Westell (Elissa), and Sarah Sheehan (Mark). He

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service has charged a 45-year-old Niagara Falls man after last Friday’s shooting in the area of Seymour and Franklin streets, and the Highway 11/17 bypass. Police say the accused faces 11 charges, including attempted murder. They say last Friday, after meeting

By Richard Coffin The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) has approved its $105 million budget for next year. It includes a 4% increase to the tax levy, or just under $960,000. Officials say essential services such as paramedic response and programs that keep people safe and

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has arrested a Mississauga man, who is now facing multiple drug and weapons charges following an armed robbery outside a retailer in the 300 block of Lakeshore. On December 7, the Patrol Section responded to a call, where the accused

By Richard Coffin For a second year, the North Bay Elks Lodge is hosting its Big Christmas event on Dec. 25. Spokesperson Shawn Kettner says everyone is invited. “We have music, we have food, we have stuff for the kids to do,” he says. “If you don’t have much

The City of North Bay invites everyone for the 31st Families First New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31 at Memorial Gardens and Thomson Park. Come skate with the Battalion and enjoy button-making, face painting, magic shows, interactive reptile shows, a centennial photo booth, the centennial time capsule, and

By Richard Coffin Local healthcare workers continue to rally against job cuts at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. “North Bay deserves better than excuses, “says Kevin Cook, First Vice President with the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions – Canadian Union of Public Employees. “It deserves investments, not cuts. It deserves