Report North Bay Staff

Provincial agencies and partners in six expanded communities will be required to offer their services in French to better serve Francophone residents The Ontario government is increasing access to provincial services for Francophones by expanding six designated areas across Ontario under the French Language Services Act. As part of the

The province says three area groups are receiving funding for innovative programs and services. By Richard Coffin Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced nearly $185,000 for OUTLoud North Bay, the Municipality of Powassan and Nipissing Serenity Hospice “This support will enable these three organizations receiving funding to deliver essential

Ontario’s property inventory continued to grow in 2025, including locally. By Richard Coffin New data from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) shows more than $41 billion in new assessment across the province. Assessment is up $36.5 million in North Bay. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the

October 2, 1964 – December 7, 2025  It is with great sadness that the family of Paul McLuhan announces his passing on December 7th, 2025, at the age of 61. Paul left this world peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Paul was a proud and devoted father to Troy

February 16, 1932  On December 4th, our beloved mother went to her eternal home, reunited with the love of her life. At 93, she stepped into the presence of Jesus—free from pain and sorrow—finally experiencing the fullness of the faith she cherished so deeply. Though we will miss

The family announces with sorrow the passing of John Stewart Staines, at the age of 91, on December 6, 2025, at Northern Heights Community, after a long illness. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 63 years Ann (nee O’Shaughnessy). He was the cherished father of David

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North Bay and District says the holiday season can be especially challenging for people experiencing estrangement. By Richard Coffin Officials say the complex social phenomenon involves intentional distancing or separation from family or other significant relationships. They add it’s becoming increasingly common in

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are returning to North Bay. By Richard Coffin Their initial 2026 schedule has been announced, and they’ll be soaring over the city on Wednesday, June 10. “From major cities to small towns, across Canada, we can’t wait to fly for you, meet you, and

The City of North Bay has appointed Shannon Saucier as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) By Richard Coffin She replaces Margaret Karpenko, who left for the CFO position in Sudbury earlier this year. Officials say Saucier has been a key member of the City’s administration since 2014, previously serving as

The Powassan Voodoos added a forward and traded one away as part of a pair of trades, the club announced on Tuesday.   Ben Coupal, (COOH-PAL), a 2007 birth year right-shot forward, was acquired for a development fee from the Iroquois Falls Storm.    Coupal, a Cameron, Ontario product, has 12 goals