Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Ice fishing season is underway on Lake Nipissing, which is once again earning accolades from fishingbooker.com. The lake has been named one the ‘Best Ice Fishing Destinations in Canada. Nine lakes are on the list. “Lake Nipissing is a destination where the ice fishing vibe is

By Richard Coffin MP Pauline Rochefort is encouraging area residents to offer up their thoughts on federal emergency management. Ottawa is seeking public input after the second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history. The public engagement period opened at the end of November and runs through the end of February. “We

By My North Bay Now Staff A North Bay man is facing charges after a child sexual exploitation investigation in Niagara. The Niagara Regional Police Service says the accused, who was temporarily staying in the Niagara area, was allegedly communicating for a sexual purpose in late December. He was arrested

It is with great sadness that the family of Marc Picard announces his sudden passing on December 30, 2025 in North Bay, at the age of 69 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Patricia Guenette; father to Martin (Camille) of Berlin and Pierre of North

1948 – 2025   Hubertus Charles Cornelis Maria Wigny (Huub), age 77 of North Bay ON passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 in his home, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer.  Huub was born March 28, 1948 to Charles and Betty Wigny in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Huub immigrated

With heavy hearts the Major family announces the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, Great grandfather and Great Great grandfather Raymond Major. He peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at Cassellholme on Tuesday December 30,2025 in his 90th year. Raymond was the beloved husband of 69 years

By Richard Coffin White Woods Public School students in Sturgeon Falls will be back at Northern Secondary for one day, before returning to the White Woods building on Tuesday. In a letter to parents, officials say staff will be packing and preparing for the transition, adding they’re looking forward

By Richard Coffin Area snow depth is within its normal range for this time of the year. That from the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority, which says the average snow depth for all three area measurement sites, in North Bay, Corbeil and Chisholm was recorded at just under 31 cm on

North Bay families helped wrap up a milestone year as they gathered at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens on New Year’s Eve for the annual Family First New Year’s Eve event. The celebration featured the sealing of the Centennial Time Capsule, marking the official end of North Bay’s

By Richard Coffin You have until Jan. 10 to drop off your Christmas tree at the Public Works Yard on Franklin Street. The city says the trees will not be collected at the curb with regular garbage. Officials also say all ornaments, tinsel, and lights need to be removed before