Report North Bay Staff

Jim stepped into heaven Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was a committed follower of Jesus and knew his time on earth had come to a close. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis stole his lungs, but he is at last breathing freely.  Jim was born July 18, 1942, in Toronto to Irvin and

By Richard Coffin More than 60 prospects took part in the Powassan Voodoos summer development camp on the weekend at Pete Palangio Arena in North Bay. Coach Peter Goulet says it was exciting to see the attendance numbers at the summer skate. “In my 22 years of doing camps at

By Richard Coffin A month-long initiative is offering the chance to enjoy a sweet treat and support fundraising efforts by the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company. They’re raising money to build a new train station at the waterfront attractions, replacing the caboose that’s on site now. The Opera

By Richard Coffin More than $4.7 million in provincial funding is supporting area health care. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced the bulk of the money is for operational funding, with $3.7 million for the North Bay Regional Health Centre and about $390,000 for Mattawa General Hospital.

By Richard Coffin Staff reductions are included in a deficit budget approved by the Near North District School Board. The shortfall on the $197 million budget comes in at over $1.6 million. However, combined with in-year supervisor savings of nearly $470,000 officials say it brings the deficit into

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says officers, paramedics and fire fighters responded to a sudden death on the 1800 block of Algonquin Avenue at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. Police say the deceased has been identified, and the investigation has been turned over

Agreement supports Ontario’s Fortress North America plan to increase continental trade and security  As part of the Ontario government’s plan for Building Fortress North America, today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Spencer J. Cox, Governor of Utah, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost trade in key

The All-Wheel Park is turning up the volume later this month! Join everyone on Tuesday, July 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. for a free, all-ages punk concert featuring Ethos, Spillover and Bad Ancestors. Ride the park, catch the music, and bring your lawn chair (or your skateboard, bike,

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is reporting a significant increase in suspected drug overdoses this evening. Early indications suggest that the unregulated drug supply may be contaminated. We urge community members, service providers, friends, and families to share this message and check in on those who may be at

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of Barry Richard Mills on Wednesday, June 30, 2026. Barry was a cherished and much-loved uncle, affectionately known as “Uncle Bear,” to his nieces and nephew: Cindy VanWart (Barry), Jason Mills (Pauline), and Sheri Noon