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By Richard Coffin The city says a number of road closures are in place in the area of O’Brien Street and McKeown Avenue because of a watermain break.   At O’Brien they include Angus, Ski Club and Terrace Lawn while at McKeown the closures include Vanier Street.   STAY INFORMED

By Richard Coffin (Update – Dec. 17) Three more country concerts have been announced for Mattawa Voyageur Days. The headliner on Saturday, July 25 is award-winning singer and songwriter Owen Riegling. Steven Lee Olsen and Chris Buck Band are also performing that night.    Mattawa Voyageur Days is coming back in July

By Richard Coffin Education Minister Paul Calandra was in North Bay and Parry Sound last week visiting the Near North District School Board. He says based on the visit and a progress assessment of the new K-12 school in Parry Sound, it’s clear the new school will not be

By Richard Coffin A flash freeze warning is in effect for the North Bay area. Environment Canada says temperatures are expected to fall rapidly below freezing Wednesday morning and afternoon leading to icy conditions. The deep freeze will be short lived though. Thursday’s forecast is calling for rain and

The City of North Bay is reminding residents that roadside snowbanks are no place for snow forts or tunnels. When snow equipment pushes or clears the snowbanks, snow forts can collapse and trap or injure anyone inside. Please choose safe play areas away from roads and the end of driveways.

October 17, 1953 – December 14, 2025  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Irene Parr of North Bay, Ontario, at the age of 72. Pauline passed peacefully on Sunday, December 14th, surrounded by her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.   Beloved wife of

FOR December 15, 2025 Today’s snow survey measurements show a snow depth increase of 8.0 cm, and snow water equivalence increase of 14.7 mm from the last survey on December 1, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part

By Richard Coffin Two Southern Ontario residents are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Powassan on the weekend. Ontario Provincial Police officers stopped a vehicle for speeding at about 5 pm on Saturday. The OPP says a search resulted suspected cocaine, oxycodone tablets, cannabis,

By Richard Coffin Prep work continues for the coming snowmobile season. The North Bay Snowmobile Club has been packing area trails, which remain closed at this time. On the weekend officials said the snow is still a bit thin, but every pass helps push frost into the ground and the

Downtown Business Survey Highlights Strong Support for NBPS Storefront The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has released the results of its recent survey of downtown businesses, assessing the NBPS storefront and its impact on community safety. The survey, conducted from October 30 to November 15, 2025, included responses from 47