Report North Bay Staff

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Laurel “Sonny” Birtch Jr., who passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 79. Sonny shared a life filled with love alongside his wife, Denise Birtch. Together they built a family that was the center of his

It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie DeRuyte (Reed) announce her sudden passing on March 10, 2026, at St. Michael’s Hospital, at the age of 76. Marjorie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Benedictus “Dick” DeRuyte.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children Angela DeRuyte

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Evelyn on Saturday March 14th, 2026 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 77 yrs.  Loving mother of Marnie Leach-Boissonneault (John). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Sasha Cartwright (Paul) (expecting great-granddaughter)

The City of North Bay is seeking qualified vendors to operate food services in the new Community and Recreation Centre. This year-round commercial space offers an opportunity to provide quality food services to residents and visitors. All bid details, documents, and submission instructions are available through the City’s Bids

By Richard Coffin We’re learning more about this year’s Sports Award winners and Hall of Fame inductees in North Bay.    Waterskier Jaimee Bull is receiving the Jack Burrows Memorial Award for Sports Achievement of the Year for 2025.  Last summer, she successfully defended her crown to become a

By Richard Coffin Area youth are once again being given the opportunity to be their own boss this summer. The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound says applications are open for the Summer Company program. It provides students aged 15 to 29 with the opportunity to start their own full-time small

By Richard Coffin Preparations for the 2026 Municipal Election are starting to ramp up. Right now, officials are encouraging you to check and make sure you’re on the voting list. Just visit registertovote.on.ca and check, update or add your information to the voters list. Port North Bay

By Richard Coffin The North Bay U18 AAA Trappers won the Great North U18 League Championship last weekend in New Liskeard.  They defeated the Sault Ste. Marie U18 Jr Greyhounds 5-4 in the final. After the Greyhounds scored twice to even the score at four in the third, William Fournier

Municipal roads off Highway 11 have now been plowed and sanded. As a result, the City of North Bay’s Significant Weather Event declaration from March 16 has been lifted. Crews will continue regular winter maintenance operations. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

Province supporting local festivals, small businesses and tourism To help support local tourism and drive economic growth, the Ontario government is expanding “bring-your-own” (formerly tailgate) event permits for municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events, including farmer’s markets, movie screenings, art exhibits and neighbourhood festivals. The expanded permit