Report North Bay Staff

July 3, 1938-January 23, 2026 Celebration of Life It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Paulsen on January 23, 2026, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, in her 88th year. Betty was predeceased by her husband Arthur Paulsen, and her loving

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a Toronto man following an investigation into an alleged door-to-door fraud scheme involving false claims about government-funded energy rebates. On the morning of Feb. 20, 2026, an individual attended a residence in the Birch Haven area and allegedly claimed to be representing

November 22, 1936 – May 30, 2026 Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Cassellholme in North Bay on Saturday May 30, 2026, in her 90th year. Reunited with her husband Harold, son Chris and partner Cy, brothers John and Norris, and her parents Russell and Laura Doherty.

The Powassan Voodoos stayed close to home for the organization’s first new player signing of the 2026-27 season.  The Voodoos inked 17-year-old forward Cedar Montreuil from the North Bay U18 AAA Trappers, the club announced on Monday.  The Mattawa product had a stellar season with the Great North U18

A Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North Bay and District staff member has been recognized for three decades of kindness, leadership and service to the community. As the third annual Kindness Week wrapped up on Friday, May 29, Peer Support worker Arif Majeed received the Mary Davis Heart of Kindness

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network is renewing its Northern Ontario Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS), branded as Core5, one of nine OVIN regional sites across Ontario. The Government of Ontario, through OVIN, will invest up to $2.5 million, which is supported by

Residents and visitors to the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts can expect to see new signage at public beaches this summer to help them make an informed decision before entering the water. After an internal assessment, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has shifted away from

By Richard Coffin West Nipissing’s mayor says she’s grateful the municipality had the opportunity to be part of, and contribute, to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Small Cities Initiative. That also includes the development of the Small Cities Playbook for Action. “Over the past two

By Richard Coffin Work will soon be getting underway on a regulation cricket ground and two new FIFA sized soccer fields at the Omischl Sports Complex. At this week’s meeting, Council approved a change order with EllisDon for nearly $5.9 million. It also includes repairs to artificial turf

By Richard Coffin This year’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $65,000 for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). The event was held on Sunday at Osprey Links Golf Course in Callander. Officials say proceeds this year are supporting a Central Monitoring