Report North Bay Staff

January 24, 1947 - May 4, 2026   It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Edward Barry at the North Bay Regional Health Centre following a brief illness in his 80th year.    Ed was born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario where he

By Richard Coffi Flood warnings from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority have been extended to Tuesday in several areas of the district. They include the Lake Nipissing shoreline in North Bay and Callander, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, the Mattawa

Two infrastructure projects are scheduled to begin on Monday May 11, resulting in temporary lane restrictions and closures in different areas of the city. Cassells Street – Rock Scaling Work The inbound curb lane and sidewalk on Cassells Street, across from Victoria Street, will be closed for three days starting Monday

By Richard Coffin The Federal Conservatives say we may not hear the roar of the Snowbirds flying overhead after this year, telling the House of Commons air show organizers are quietly being told this is the final season for the iconic air demonstration team. During Question Period on Thursday, Saskatchewan

By Richard Coffin Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park reopens today (Friday, May 8). It’s been nearly 11 months since the park was closed after the devastating storm last June. The province says the downburst knocked down tens of thousands of trees and damaged park infrastructure. Park officials say staff

By Richard Coffin If you’re looking for something unique, peaceful and involves horses for Mother’s Day, Lockton Farms is hosting an open house. They’ll be highlighting Project New Start, a one-year horse-human healing initiative being filmed in real time. Paige Lockton, former international equestrian and founder of

By Richard Coffin A subsidy program providing financial assistance to families who transported their children to school during the Alouette Bus Lines labour disruption is now available. That from Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services (NPSSTS), which also says the deadline to apply is Friday, May 29. “The NPSSTS will endeavor

North Bay dog owners now have new places for their dogs to run, play, and socialize as the City launches a pilot project designating four outdoor rink locations as off-leash dog areas. The initiative comes in response to feedback from residents requesting more accessible off-leash spaces in different areas of

Province’s $480,000 investment in Canadian Women & Sport will help more girls stay active and healthy The Ontario government is investing $480,000 in Canadian Women & Sport’s The Next Play Program to expand affordable and inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for nearly 3,500 girls across

Proposed changes would support people seeking employment and volunteer roles As part of an upcoming legislative package, the Ontario government is proposing to amend the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 to reduce wait times for police record checks for people working or volunteering with vulnerable populations such as children,