Report North Bay Staff

Kindness Week returns May 25–29 with community events, inspiring stories and simple ways for everyone to “Do good. Feel good.” The third annual Kindness Week is set to bring thousands of acts of kindness to communities across North Bay and District from May 25–29, encouraging residents of all

By Richard Coffin A grade 11 student at École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité has turned bakeware into hardware with a gold medal win at the Skills Ontario Competition. Janie Giroux won the Baking event, outwhisking the field of 28 other competitors Officials say she earned top spot on the podium at

By Richard Coffin Several projects and initiatives are moving forward after receiving council approval Tuesday night. An amendment will be made to the city’s agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming to share a percentage of revenue from a Sportsbook or Sports Betting Kiosks with the city, if it is

By Richard Coffin Auditions and callbacks are taking place Thursday and Friday for Theatre Outreach on Stage (TOROS). TOROS is presenting the musical Pippin this year. Officials say all parts of the production and shows will be housed at West Ferris Secondary School. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable

By Richard Coffin A flood warning continues for the Lake Nipissing shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr and Parks Creek. On Tuesday, the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority said water levels have increased with Monday’s storms, with a cold front passing through the area that could bring another

By Richard Coffin The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are getting new planes. However, they aren’t expected to arrive until the early 2030s, with Ottawa saying this season will be their last flying season for a few years. Local residents will get the chance to see them before they’re grounded

By Richard Coffin Tim Feick is asking city council to provide veterans with two hours of free parking in North Bay. The retired Captain who served twice in Afghanistan during his 25-year military career started his presentation Tuesday night with a video of a repatriation ceremony, including family members of

The North Bay Police have released their April calls for service. The summary includes: Shoplifting and theft-related calls for service continued to rise says Police. Officers responded to approx. 400 wellbeing checks, suspicious person, and unwanted persons. On average North Bay Police respond to four collisions per day. STAY INFORMED

Province protecting sensitive provincial data while supporting Canadian-made drone technology As part of the government’s plan to protect provincial data and enhance security across the province, Ontario is bringing in new restrictions on the use and purchase of Chinese-made drones by the government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2026-27 Heritage Organization Development Grant (HODG). This grant offers up to over $1,500, supporting several heritage organizations across to province that educate and inform the public about their community’s history.  “The Heritage Organization Development