Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife are visiting Canada over the next couple of days. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says they will attend events in Calgary, Toronto and North Bay.  Zelenskyy will also address Cabinet members at the Cabinet Planning Forum in Banff. Port

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs with an estimated street value of $23,500 as part of an ongoing Street Crime Unit (SCU) investigation into drug trafficking in the city. The investigation, which involved multiple NBPS units, resulted in charges against two

Four community agencies in Nipissing are receiving nearly $900,000 in provincial funding. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the money will help fund critical infrastructure repairs and upgrades.

By Richard Coffin Hundreds of members of Ontario First Nations, including locally, are in the West Parry Sound district this week. They’re taking part in the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering, being co-hosted by Wasauksing and Shawanaga First Nations, Tuesday through Thursday. Officials say this year’s gathering,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Health Sciences North (Sudbury) on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Theresa was the beloved wife of Giuseppe “Joe” Bitonti, and loving mother to Talia Mia Bitonti (Dan), and Mya Alyssa Bitonti. She will be affectionately remembered by her siblings Paola

Whether you’re looking for family skating, tots and seniors skating, shinny or some time on the ice with other adults, there are plenty of opportunities to lace up this month. New for September: Adult Skate has been added at WFCU Place on select Thursdays beginning Sept. 10. Check the

By Richard Coffin It’s the first day of school and that means school buses are on the road, and drivers need to stop when their flashing lights are activated.   Pierre Ranger, chair of the Let’s Remember Adam campaign, says the number of incidents of people not stopping for

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday September 2, 2026, at the age of 85 years. Andre was the beloved husband of Linda (nee Pinkney) Bedard, and loving father to Robbie Bedard (Karen). He was the cherished grandfather

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marlene Walker (née Loewen), who died peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Loving mother of Greg Johnston and Tracey Connolly (Donnie Nancekivell). Proud Mama Joan of her grandchildren Katie, Joelle, Christina, Cheryl, and T.J. Joan was predeceased

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 2nd, 2026 in his 80th year, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.  He was the beloved son of Edwin and Emily Price (both deceased), and dear brother of Barbara Yvonne (deceased).  Alan is survived by his daughters, Lorraine and Michelle; grandchildren Anthony and