Report North Bay Staff

By Brad Aubin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services has responded to three oscillating fan fires in the past six months. That’s led them to remind people not to leave the fans running for a prolonged period of time. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right

By Richard Coffin North Bay’s Rob Shaw is retiring from professional tennis after the Australian Open. Tennis Canada says the 36-year-old is one of the most accomplished wheelchair tennis players in Canadian history. Career milestones include two Paralympic Games, gold and silver medals at the Para Pan American Games,

By Brad Aubin There was a slight increase in the number of homes sold through the MLS System of the North Bay and Area REALTORS Association last year. Officials say 1,212 units were sold in 2025, up 3.9% from the year before. Also up was the annual average

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Denis Lafond (Oct 8th 1957 – Jan 18th 2026) at the age of 68 years. Loving son of the late Olivier Lafond and the late Lucienne Jodouin. Denis was the beloved husband of Lorraine (née Therrien), a

Getting two goals from Jax Pereira helped the Powassan Voodoos defeat the Timmins Rock 5-2 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play Tuesday night at McIntyre Arena. The result sees Powassan put an end to Timmins’ 21-game winning streak, which tied them for the fifth longest in NOJHL history. After

Passed away on January 18, 2026 in her 103rd year. Dear wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Rod (Aline), Nancy (John) and Fay. Predeceased by brother Joseph (late Ida) and infant sister Rita. Cherished Mama Bea to grandchildren Marty, Rick, Allison (late Jamie), Chantal (John), Sean (Eden); and

By Richard Coffin Don’t be alarmed if you see an increased police presence at the Sturgeon River House Museum on Thursday. Officials say that’s because the North-East Region OPP Emergency Response Team is taking part in police training exercises at the Fort Road location in West Nipissing. STAY

By Richard Coffin Two new medical lab programs in Northern Ontario are eligible for stay and learn grants. The province has announced it involves students in the medical lab technology program at Canadore College and the medical lab science program at Confederation College, in Thunder Bay. STAY INFORMED – Click here

By Richard Coffin Almaguin Highlands OPP have charged the driver of a commercial motor vehicle after a collision resulted in the lengthy closure of Highway 11 on Monday. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Police say emergency crews

Planet Youth Nipissing Launches Sticker Design Contest Planet Youth Nipissing wants to know what matters to youth in the Nipissing District– in the form of a sticker! Using the youth’s choice of medium (such as drawing, painting, or digital), folks ages 11 to 19 are encouraged to submit a