Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin A 22‑year‑old resident of Orillia is facing several charges in North Bay after an intimate partner violence investigation, which also saw police recover a handgun from a vehicle. Last Friday, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards honour recipients for outstanding contributions and volunteer leadership The Ontario government is honouring nearly 5,000 exceptional individuals through the 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. These annual awards celebrate adult and youth volunteers for their outstanding contributions and ongoing service to organizations such as non-profits,

Government restricting the international acquisition of provincial farmland and supporting agricultural expansion in northern Ontario As part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant agri-food sector, the government intends to introduce legislation that would restrict foreign acquisition of provincial farmland and

By Richard Coffin 100 trees are available through this year’s Grow Our Canopy program in North Bay. Trees for Nipissing is teaming up with the City of North Bay for the fifth consecutive year. Residential property owners can help grow the City’s tree canopy by purchasing a tree.

By Richard Coffin At least two of three levels of government agree widening 11/17 is of national importance. The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is welcoming a letter from the province calling for federal support to accelerate the continued widening of highways 11 and 17. Port North Bay Fully

By Richard Coffin Registration is underway for the fourth annual Hometown Run for Youth Special Olympics. The fundraising run takes place on Sunday, May 3. “As we reach the fourth year of the Hometown Run for Youth Special Olympics, it’s incredible to see how the community’s dedication has

Sandbag filling stations remain open this week due to ongoing flood potential along the Lake Nipissing shoreline. Stations will be staffed today through Friday during the following hours: • Public Works on Franklin Street, open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Champlain Park at the end of Premier

Theresa “Peggy” Duffy passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the North Bay Region Health Centre on April 15th 2026, in her 94th year. Born on December 13, 1932, to Steve Marmino and Mary (Felice) Marmino, Theresa was a lifelong resident of North Bay. She is lovingly remembered by

By Richard Coffin Canadore College is receiving over $385,000 from the province to expand apprenticeship training for electrical apprenticeship students. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced the money will help equip more people in Nipissing with the tools and resources they need to land good paying, in-demand careers in

By Richard Coffin The Heritage Railway and Carousel Company is gearing up for another season. Officials with the mini-train and carousels are hosting an open house this Saturday afternoon (Apr. 25), as they look for new volunteers. They add volunteering is a good way for high school students to obtain