Report North Bay Staff

Province bolstering trade partnerships in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty to increase economic resilience and protect Ontario workers Premier Doug Ford, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Will Bouma, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier, hosted a roundtable discussion with 16 senior

Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 90 on April 30, 2026. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anne, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.  Although not a lover of working hard, Jim dedicated 35 years of service to the Canadian

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a man following a fraud investigation into an alleged construction scam. The victim paid $16,000 for services that were not completed. In May 2025, the accused was hired through what appeared to be a legitimate business. Over the course of several

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Government is investing another $78.5 million in Canadore and Nipissing University. MPP Vic Fedeli made the announcement Friday, saying the money will protect postsecondary students’ access to education they need. Over the next four years, more than $44 million is going to Canadore, and

Rena peacefully passed away at Nipissing Serenity Hospice on April 29th, 2026, at the age of 97. Born in Mattawa, Ontario on February 6, 1929, Rena lived a long and full life, surrounded by family, friends and laughter. She was the cherished wife of the late Donald J. Venasse, who

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday April 26, 2026, at the age of 86 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Harvey Villneff and the loving mother to Joan Lalonde, Harvey Villneff, Sherry Villneff and

By Brad Aubin A State of Emergency has been declared in Mattawa. It was declared by Mayor Raymond Bélanger at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. In an update from the town, Bélanger shared they were advised by authorities that the major damage flood level had been exceeded

By Richard Coffin Provincial Hazmat response teams will be in North Bay next week for some skills training. Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders says they’ll be at 22 Wing North Bay Monday through Wednesday, with training culminating with two emergency response scenarios. He says the first will be hazmat

By Richard Coffin Three area festivals and events are receiving provincial funding.   MPP Vic Fedeli announced $55,000 each for Mattawa Voyageur Days, Le Carnaval in North Bay, and the Smoke ‘N’ Spurs Festival.  “The Experience Ontario 2026 program provides support that is central to the government’s plan to

Northern Ontario's 2SLGBTQ+ film festival Queer North is set to embark on its landmark 10th anniversary June 18-21. In the works are a series of community oriented programmers showcasing how far the festival has come. The first of these to be announced is an exciting opportunity for queer