Report North Bay Staff

School violence prevention Today, organizations from across the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts came together to sign the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts Community Assessment of Risk to Others (ARTO) Protocol. This marks an important step toward keeping students, families and the broader community safer through a unified approach to

Province backing 18 new projects to boost Canadian sovereignty and jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, more competitive and self-reliant economy, the government is taking action to secure the critical minerals supply chain needed to power

The City of North Bay is advising that the 2026 Final Tax Bills have been mailed. If your tax account is not on pre-authorized payments or is not paid by a mortgage company, then the due date for the 2026 June Tax Bill is June 30. STAY INFORMED – Click here

Inaugural Brittney Peters Excellence in Advocacy Award In honour and celebration of the life of Registered Nurse (RN) Brittney Peters, the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) along with Peters’ family, friends and colleagues, have created a new nursing award known as the Brittney Peters Excellence in Advocacy Award. Peters

By Richard Coffin With scattered showers early on, a big crowd didn’t let Mother Nature put a damper on Armed Forces Day on Wednesday.  The sun was out for the Snowbirds low ceiling show, with plenty of students and residents gathered at the waterfront. The Skyhawks Parachute Team had

By Richard Coffin Officials say a record number of Backpacks of Love were recently donated to several frontline organizations that assist the unhoused in North Bay.   The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay says the community has once again stepped up to support those in need.  103 backpacks

By Richard Coffin An event that will tantalize the tastebuds is back this weekend.   Taste of the Bay is supporting The Gathering Place.   It takes place Saturday, June 13 (11 am to 1 pm) at the NUSU Student Centre, featuring a 2-bite tasting experience with local restaurants.   Tickets are $20.

By Richard Coffin Nipissing West OPP report two people were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a collision on Highway 17 on Tuesday. The highway was closed at Jocko Point for about three hours. Police say a commercial vehicle and two passenger vehicles were involved. The investigation

By Richard Coffin Today (Wednesday) is Armed Forces Day in North Bay and the city says its proceeding as planned. In an update issued just after 8 am, officials say organizers are closely monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates on the air demonstration schedule as needed. Weather permitting, the

By Richard Coffin Sixteen area agencies are working together to address increasing concerns around youth violence. Four years of work has resulted in the creation of the Assessment of Risk to Others (ARTO) protocol. Angelia Kalliora, ARTO Circle Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts community coordinator, says the unified approach focuses