Report North Bay Staff

Main Street Reconstruction – Ferguson Sanitary Sewer Starting early Monday morning on April 15, MCA Contracting will begin replacing a 375mm diameter sanitary sewer on Ferguson Street, spanning from Oak Street to Main Street, as part of the Making Over Main Street project. Traffic on Oak Street will be reduced to

It is with very heavy hearts the family of Malcolm Gordon announces his passing.  Malcolm in his 73rd year of life passed away at Stedman Community Hospice on April 10, 2024, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Gordon for over 53 years,

The resignation of Near North District School Board (NNDSB) Chair and Zone 2 Trustee Erika Lougheed was announced at last night’s Board meeting. Vice-Chair, Indigenous Trustee Ashley St. Pierre, who chaired the meeting, is now the Board’s Interim Chair. Interim Chair St. Pierre made the announcement during open

Andrew LeBlanc scored two goals and added an assist to lead the North Bay Battalion to a 5-2 Ontario Hockey League victory Thursday night over the Sudbury Wolves, giving the Troops the opener of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal. Justin Ertel and Ethan Procyszyn each contributed one goal and one

Chase Thompson’s third goal of the game, coming a half-minute into the second overtime, lifted the Powassan Voodoos to a 4-3 victory over the Timmins Rock Thursday night in Game 5 of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League East Division Final in front of nearly 1,300 fans at

November 28, 1924 – April 5, 2024 James William Wardell, peacefully passed away on April 5, 2024, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre in his 100th year. He is survived by his loving partner Marie Dionne, his beloved stepdaughter Joyce (Wes) Erney and his step grandson Jason, children of Marie

The Ontario government has opened applications for the 2024-25 cycle of Inclusive Community Grants. These grants provide municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous communities with up to $60,000 for local projects that will help older adults and people with disabilities participate in community life.  “This year, Ontario is prioritizing Inclusive

While coaches and players prepare for the start of an Ontario Hockey League second-round playoff series with the Sudbury Wolves, there’s plenty of other work for North Bay Battalion staff this week. The OHL Priority Selection kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday with three rounds conducted via the

It’s been 10 years in the making, but the postseason showdown that Northern Ontario fans have wanted arrives at 7 p.m. Thursday when the North Bay Battalion plays host to the Sudbury Wolves in a second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series. The teams meet in the opener of

After a lengthy battle with Parkinson's, Ralph Stapley passed away peacefully at the Waters Edge Care Community at the age of 76 on April 9th, 2024. He had an unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; we rejoice that he is at home with Jesus in Heaven. Ralph