Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is thinking long-term as it calls for a renewed provincial partnership to help sustain the forestry industry. “When Ontario invests in the North, the entire province benefits,” says Dave Plourde, FONOM President and Mayor of Kapuskasing. “We are asking the

By Richard Coffin It’s a ‘Season of Impact’ for Northern Credit Union. They’ve donated $130,000 to local causes and groups across the 25 communities they have branches in, including our area. “Giving back is part of who we are year-round, but there’s something especially meaningful about

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is investigating a shooting that occurred between approximately 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. in the area of Seymour Street, Franklin Street, and the Highway 11/17 bypass. One individual was transported to hospital. While a suspect has not yet been

By Richard Coffin A flash freeze warning is in effect for the North Bay area, and it’s impacting school buses. Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services advises all school buses across all weather corridors are cancelled today (Friday, Dec. 19).  Schools remain open. Environment Canada says the rain will change

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is confirming the ongoing delivery of the Cold Weather Program by Crisis Centre North Bay for the 2025/26 winter season and providing an update on the Board’s operational direction for 2026. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest

The North Bay Battalion has one assignment left before the Ontario Hockey League’s Christmas break: a date with the visiting Guelph Storm at 7 p.m. Thursday. The game features The Brick North Bay Teddy Bear Toss Night, when plush toys will be thrown to the ice at Boart

Oct. 15, 1943 – Dec. 15, 2025 C’est avec tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès de Jeannette Bedard, décédée à La Maison Sérénité du Nipissing le 15 décembre 2025 à l’âge de 82 ans. Elle était une fille aimante, une sœur dévouée et une femme admirée pour son

By Richard Coffin A new air service will be connecting North Bay with Toronto starting this winter. Propair, a regional air carrier based in Northern Quebec, is launching the service from Jack Garland Airport in February. The move comes as Air Canada is suspending its flights from North Bay to

Get your skis shined up. Laurentian Ski Hill plans to officially open for the 2025-26 season on Saturday (Dec. 20). Officials say it’s a milestone year as they mark 100 years of skiing, snowboarding and community fun at the hill. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news

“The Ontario government is working to deliver care in our community and ease pressure at the Mattawa Hospital,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “We recognize the vital role our hospital plays in providing access to connected, high-quality healthcare services, and today’s investment will help them continue to meet the needs