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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was observed in Whalley Lake through testing samples taken on Sept. 24, 2025, by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. While blue-green

The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay is marking World Homeless Day on Friday. Officials say services and masses are being said for the homeless at a variety of local churches. They note the international day aims to raise awareness about the needs of people experiencing homelessness and

A Public Meeting will be held in Council Chambers on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss two proposed changes to the City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here The first matter will consider proposed changes to the

A two-goal night from Caleb Dawson, which included the eventual game-winner, helped propel the Powassan Voodoos past the Greater Sudbury Cubs 6-2 Wednesday evening in the finale of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase, presented by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. Powassan got

Please be advised that Riverbend Road and Decaire Road will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 9 for much of the day to allow for bridge inspection work. Local traffic will be permitted within the closure to maintain access for residents and Sunset Park School. The road is expected to reopen

Dan passed away peacefully at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 88 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and dementia. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Anne, sons Bill (Tammy), Wayne (Pam) and Michael (Tina). He will also

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice (North Bay) on Friday October 3, 2025, at the age of 53 years. Michael was the beloved son of Jean (nee Ali) Mitchell and beloved stepson of Julian Duchesne. Also the beloved son of Michael

2025 Communities in Bloom National Tour Results Announcement Ceremony October 22, 2025  The Communities in Bloom Committee will be announcing the results of North Bay’s participation in the 2025 Communities in Bloom (CiB) National Competition at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens on October 22nd at 4:30pm. Stay Informed -

Nominations can be submitted here and will be open until midnight on October 31st Following a highly successful Streetscapes season that saw over 170 nominations, Clean, Green, Beautiful is pleased to announce the expansion of its Streetscapes initiative with a new seasonal opportunity: the Fall Decor Photo Contest. Stay Informed

A level two Low Water Advisory is in effect for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed. The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says it’s an upgrade from the Level 1 conditions confirmed last month and indicates a potentially serious water supply problem, based on precipitation and streamflow criteria. “Streamflow across the