Report North Bay Staff

January 5, 1951 – January 14, 2026 Mike passed away peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on January 14, 2026, with his loving family by his side.  Born on January 5, 1951, Mike grew up in Kiosk, where his lifelong passion for speed was born—racing the back roads with

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Regional Health Centre is receiving $10.7 million more in base funding. MPP Vic Fedeli announced the money on Friday morning, along with an added $500,000 for the Mattawa Hospital. “Today’s significant investment will enable the North Bay Regional Health Centre and

By Richard Coffin The coffers at the City of North Bay have been bolstered by over $6 million since Cascades Casino opened in March 2022.   This after the latest quarterly payment from OLG for hosting the casino in the community.   North Bay received $365,000 for Oct 1. to Dec.

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Michel Joseph (Mike) Allard, born on August 25, 1949, in Val-d’Or, Quebec. He was the devoted husband of Annette (née Perron) for nearly 55 years. He was a proud and loving father to Julie (Scott MacDonald), Lynne,

By Richard Coffin Hundreds of ringette players are in the city celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the sport that was created in North Bay. The Agnes Jacks Memorial Ringette Tournament is hosting 34 teams from across the province. Games are being played Friday through Sunday at the birthplace of Ringette,

By Richard Coffin Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market, with the most-favoured-nation tariff rate of 6.1%. He made the announcement in Beijing, after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Carney says it’s expected that within

1949 – 2026 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the unexpected passing of Jean-Yves Massé on January 11, 2026, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, with his loving family by his side. Jean-Yves was the cherished husband of 52 years to Carole and a devoted and proud

April 26, 1947 to December 19, 2025 Daughter of the late Ernest and Irene Bale, she is survived by her brother Frank (Brenda) of London. Gone before her are her siblings Ted, Ruth, Bill and Bob. Bonnie was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews: Diane, Greg, Lisa and

CMHA - Rising homelessness and unmet mental health needs straining Northern Ontario’s health system The report, Protecting Northern Ontario for 1.3 cents on the dollar, examines how the integration of housing and health infrastructure supports the region’s $34.6 billion economy. Public health data revealed in the

North Bay Police Service and OPP North East Region in Honour of Fallen Members The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is honoured to accept the donation of two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to its Emergency Response Team (ERT) from the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund, supporting both member and public safety