Report North Bay Staff

A $100 million investment from Electra Battery Materials will help establish what the province calls a ‘landmark’ cobalt sulphate refinery in Temiskaming Shores. “Building manufacturing capabilities for domestically sourced resources secures supply chains and strengthens the province at a critical time of economic uncertainty,” says  George Pirie, Timmins MPP and

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday September 5, 2025, at the age of 62 years. Sharon was the loving mother to Amanda Ferrier (Nathan), Amber Gimblett, and Ashley Gimblett. She was the cherished grandmother to Joseph, Justis,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday September 9, 2025, at the age of 86 years. Fernande was the beloved wife of Carl Vollrath, and the loving mother to Kenneth King (Patricia). She was the cherished grandmother to

Mary Boyd, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on September 6/2025 at the age of 53 after a long courageous battle with heart disease. Born in Toronto, Mary was full of life from the very beginning. She spent her younger years working in local coffee shops,

A Toronto man was arrested following a North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) investigation into alleged drug trafficking at a Worthington Street residence, resulting in the seizure of methadone, cocaine, crack cocaine, and cash. On September 10, 2025, at approximately 11:34 p.m., as a result

New residents to North Bay and those looking to learn more about the community are being invited to the ‘Welcome to North Bay’ event this weekend.   Several groups, including the North Bay and Area Local Immigration Partnership, the City of North Bay, the North Bay and Area Community Immigration Pilot

Surrounded by his family, Leonard ) Berger, passed away peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre, on Monday September 8, 2025, at the age of 83. Bud was the beloved husband of Elaine, and a  loving father to Julie May (Frank), Sheri Moore (Jeff ), and Wanda Stillar (Paul). He was a

The Francophone Community Grants Program is helping 71 organizations and companies bolster Francophone culture and the economy  The Ontario government is investing $3 million to protect the province’s Francophone community by creating jobs and driving economic growth through the 2025-26 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Funding will help 71

Applications are now open for the $5-million 2025-26 RAISE grant program  The Ontario government is protecting workers and small businesses by investing $5 million to provide free business development training, coaching, networking support and a $10,000 grant to racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs. The 2025-26 Racialized and Indigenous Supports for

One Kids Place (OKP) is hosting its annual ‘Meet A Machine’ event on Saturday.   The free family-friendly event runs from 10 am to 1 pm and provides an opportunity for the community to get up close with a variety of machines and vehicles.   There will be fire trucks and emergency