Report North Bay Staff

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our sweet Paulette Girard (Auntie) (née Gagné) at the age of 68 on July 6, 2026, from a very short, courageous battle of cancer. Paulette was predeceased by her beloved husband Ron, by her parents, her sister Joanne,

New $250 million investment is the next step in the government’s $3.4 billion plan to connect everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029 the Ontario government launched its next call for proposals to create and expand approximately 78 primary care teams that will connect 600,000 more

Letter to the Editor  Why was the report on the iconic West Ferris Arena based on demolishing it, instead of being based on how to save and possibly repurpose it?  The original report was completely one-sided. It only looked at what it would cost to keep running the building strictly

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a person in connection with a series of residential break-and-enters in the Mulligan Drive and Marshall Park Drive area. The accused, Devin CROCKETT, 36-year-old, male, of Bonfield, has been charged with: * Four Counts of Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence * Trafficking

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has made an arrest following an investigation into a fire that is alleged to have been intentionally set, causing more than $5,000 in property damage. The accused, Kyler MECHEFSKE, 37-year-old, male, of North Bay, has been charged with: * Arson – Damage to Property * Fail

By Richard Coffin Whether your family is looking for advice, resources or just a fun day out, One Kids Place Gather & Grow event takes place this Saturday in North Bay. Officials say it’s designed for families with young children up to the age of six. The say several

By Richard Coffin Wednesday (Sept. 30) is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Officials say it’s a time to honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never came home, and all those affected by this part of Canada’s history. An ‘Every Child Matters’ Walk takes

By Richard Coffin The search for Mélanie Ethier continues 30 years after she went missing in New Liskeard. Ontario Provincial Police say the 15-year-old left a friend’s house early in the morning of Sunday, Sept. 29, 1996 to walk home, which was less than a kilometre away. The OPP

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death. Officials say they have been reported across the district and involved unknown opioids, fentanyl, and crack cocaine combined with unknown substances. The Health Unit

Student capstone project Junk screened at Cinéfest Sudbury  A short film that began as a third-year project in Canadore College’s Digital Cinematography program was named a finalist in the 2026 CTV Best in Shorts competition and screened at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival on September 26. Junk, created