Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Nipissing University has a new outdoor classroom. An official grand opening was held Monday afternoon. Designed as a four-season classroom and gathering space, officials say it will enrich learning, foster connection, and create new opportunities for engagement with the land and one another for generations to come.

By Richard Coffin Nipissing Serenity Hospice says it’s a phone that’s connected to nothing, but everything at the same time.   A Wind Phone was recently installed to allow people an opportunity to speak with loved ones that are no longer with us, and to allow the wind to

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested two people, seized more than $100,000 worth of suspected fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine, a loaded handgun and a significant amount of property believed to be stolen during the execution of a search warrant at a North Bay residence. The accused, Jacob

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) and the City of North Bay are advising residents that e-scooters are not permitted for use on public property in North Bay. Under Ontario’s e-scooter pilot program, municipalities must pass a bylaw permitting the use of e-scooters before they can be operated on

Passed away peacefully at Eastholme – Home for the Aged on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late George Clarke. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Anna-Marie has touched all our lives in such influential ways. She was meant to

The annual first responder fundraising challenge for CIBC’s Run for the Cure is getting a new look this year with pink aprons, pancakes and a little friendly competition. The Anishinabek Police Service, North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, 22 Wing Military Police Detachment North Bay and North Bay Police

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Morin (née Stokes) on September 19, 2026. Shirley was 95. Shirley was the treasured wife of the late Harvey Morin and mother of Michael (Julie) and Jamie (Karen). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Lindsay (Doug)

By Richard Coffin S The Township of Bonfield has adopted a new five-year Economic Development Strategy. It’ll be used to guide council and staff decision-making through 2031. There are five pillars with a variety of recommendations in each. They include infrastructure and investment readiness, business retention and growth, gathering

By Richard Coffin The 20th Annual Our Hospital Walk/Run takes place on Sunday. The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Foundation fundraiser raises money to support advanced medical equipment to serve the community. Registration is at 8 am on Sunday, with the opening ceremonies an hour later. Port North

By Richard Coffin This is Rail Safety Week across Canada, and the Ontario Provincial Police locally is encouraging safe decisions around tracks and crossings. On Tuesday, officers with the North Bay OPP detachment were at railway crossings in Bonfield, Powassan and East Ferris sharing rail safety information. It was done