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By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service has charged a 45-year-old Niagara Falls man after last Friday’s shooting in the area of Seymour and Franklin streets, and the Highway 11/17 bypass. Police say the accused faces 11 charges, including attempted murder. They say last Friday, after meeting

By Richard Coffin The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) has approved its $105 million budget for next year. It includes a 4% increase to the tax levy, or just under $960,000. Officials say essential services such as paramedic response and programs that keep people safe and

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has arrested a Mississauga man, who is now facing multiple drug and weapons charges following an armed robbery outside a retailer in the 300 block of Lakeshore. On December 7, the Patrol Section responded to a call, where the accused

By Richard Coffin For a second year, the North Bay Elks Lodge is hosting its Big Christmas event on Dec. 25. Spokesperson Shawn Kettner says everyone is invited. “We have music, we have food, we have stuff for the kids to do,” he says. “If you don’t have much

The City of North Bay invites everyone for the 31st Families First New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31 at Memorial Gardens and Thomson Park. Come skate with the Battalion and enjoy button-making, face painting, magic shows, interactive reptile shows, a centennial photo booth, the centennial time capsule, and

By Richard Coffin Local healthcare workers continue to rally against job cuts at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. “North Bay deserves better than excuses, “says Kevin Cook, First Vice President with the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions – Canadian Union of Public Employees. “It deserves investments, not cuts. It deserves

Peacefully passed away with his companion Lorraine Montreuil by his side at his home on Monday December 15, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Mark was the father of Shavon Maylake (Julian). He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. If desired, donations to a charity of

April 26, 1947 to December 19, 2025 Daughter of the late Ernest and Irene Bale, she is survived by her brother Frank (Brenda) of London. Gone before her are her siblings Ted, Ruth, Bill and Bob. Bonnie was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews: Diane, Greg, Lisa and

Nipissing University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Kevin Wamsley as its President and Vice-Chancellor for a second five-year term, beginning August 1, 2026.  The reappointment comes following a review process carried out by the Reappointment Committee for the President & Vice-Chancellor, led by

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is reporting ‘very high’ levels of influenza in the region. Officials say there were 155 lab-confirmed Influenza A cases as of Dec. 13, compared to one case during the same time period last year. The vast majority (129) are