Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Royal Canadian Legion branches across Ontario, including locally, are now getting rebates for applying or renewing their liquor licences. Across the province, it amounts to about $50,000 a year and involves nearly 400 branches. The program took effect on June 1 and applies retroactively to April

By Richard Coffin The Capitol Centre is offering a chance to see some TV shows and movies with connections to North Bay on the big screen. They’ve announced a new series of free ‘Hometown Screenings’. “After the wonderful success of our Centennial Screenings as part of the City of

Investment will help accelerate production of innovative Ontario-made wood product, creating 10 new good-paying jobs he Ontario government is investing an additional $425,000 through the Forest Biomass Program to help Daiken North America accelerate production of its new laminated board. This investment will help get a first-of-its-kind wood panel

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Sunday July 5, 2026, at the age of 79 years. Lois was the beloved wife of Larry Ardiel, and the loving mother to Shawna Ardiel, and Larry Joe Ardiel (Christa). She was the cherished

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gord McCloskey, aged 88, on July 4th at Northern Heights Community. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Barb (nee Wallace), married 67 years, and his daughters Nancyanne (Bruce) and Barbara Jean (Bob).  He was the proud grandfather

October 29, 1966 – July 3, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Andrew John Ozie Desormeau. After a short and courageous battle, Andrew passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the North Bay Regional

By Richard Coffin A North Bay-based environmental organization is watching for more details when it comes to the Northern Shield Energy Corridor project. Brennain Lloyd, coordinator of Northwatch, describes the Alberta and Ontario premier’s announcement of a proposed route for the West-East crude oil pipeline for export as a

By Richard Coffin A 30-year-old city man is facing five counts of arson after an investigation into a handful of fires Saturday night. The North Bay Police Service says between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm that night there were a series of fires downtown in which couches, a

By Richard Coffin Three people from the Toronto area are facing nearly 40 drug and weapons charges after an investigation into what city police call a suspicious incident about seven weeks ago. The North Bay Police Service says a victim was abandoned in the 1700 block of Algonquin Avenue in

By Brad Aubin $75,000 is on the way from the province to support three senior’s programs. MPP Vic Fedeli has announced about $25,000 each for the Nipissing First Nation Seniors Gardening Club, Mattawa’s Seniors Can Skate program, and a Grandparents Reading in Action program for Saint