Report North Bay Staff

April 2, 2026 It’s Easter Weekend and that means stat holiday closures around the area. Most government offices are closed Friday and Monday, with retail outlets shut down Friday and Sunday. North Bay City Hall is closed both Friday and Monday, with North Bay Transit buses not running on

By Richard Coffin Enrolment is expected to double at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University thanks to an expansion project spanning the north. Ottawa has announced nearly $2 million dollars for NOSM University to establish and expand training facilities in 87 municipalities and Indigenous communities. Locations include North Bay,

By Richard Coffin Rainfall and freezing rain warnings are in place for the North Bay area. Environment Canada says a Colorado low will bring freezing rain to the area beginning Thursday afternoon or early Thursday evening, then rain, heavy at times, ending on Friday morning. Ice build-up of 2 to

Province supports frontline staff by adding additional permanent positions and increasing compensation to protect people and communities Ontario is ready to protect people and communities this wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. To prepare for the 2026 fire season, the province has added an additional

Regular brushing and flossing do far more than protect your smile—they can play a role in preventing cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and respiratory infections. This Oral Health Month, public health units and dental professionals across Ontario are reminding the public that caring for our mouths and teeth is a

QUEEN: IT’S A KINDA MAGIC TRIBUTE SET FOR A RETURN TO CANADA    Fresh from its successful recent tours of New Zealand, Asia and South Africa, international hit show Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic announces its return to Canada with the first shows kicking off this April.  Queen has

The Powassan Voodoos celebrated a successful season that they felt ended too soon. Players and staff congregated at Average Joe's in North Bay for the annual team banquet and awards dinner on Tuesday, March 31.   The Voodoos finished second in the NOJHL regular season standings but were upset

Downtown North Bay & Waterfront invites families with young children to head downtown on Saturday, April 4th, for a playful afternoon of discovery during the Easter Scavenger Hunt, running from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children and their families are encouraged to start their adventure at

By Richard Coffin If you have ideas on shaping the future of community well-being, the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario wants to hear from you. They’re looking for community-minded leaders from North Bay, Sudbury and Timmins to join their Board of Directors. Officials say board members help guide the YMCA’

By My North Bay Now Staff The province’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad says a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large last September has been taken into custody in North Bay. Officials say James Williamson was located and arrested by the OPP. They say