Report North Bay Staff

North Bay OPP laid eight stunt driving charges and towed eight vehicles over the Thanksgiving long weekend (Oct. 11-13). Ontario Provincial Police say speeds ranged from 50 to 65 km/h over the posted speed limits. One included a driver being clocked going 111 km/h in a 60 zone

Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes, beginning Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6 a.m. local time. The move follows more than two weeks of a full shutdown that halted mail

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of John, in North Bay on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. He was the beloved son of King Hong and the late Lai Ha (née Kwok), at the age of 59. Loving brother of Diane Hong, Katherine and brother-in-law Tarek

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces his passing at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday September 28, 2025 with his loving wife by his side.  Kirk was the cherished husband of 57 years to Maureen.  Proud father to Lorie-Ann and Bobbie-Jo (Mike Clayton-predeceased). Grandpa to

The province is providing $2.1 million to help 68 job seekers across Nipissing gain work experience. MPP Vic Fedeli announced the funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund’s Workforce Development Fund. “The Ontario government is helping people access meaningful career development to grow the skilled workforce needed for

Legally driving 60 km/h on Lakeshore Drive could soon be a thing of the past. A staff report on traffic bylaw changes coming to council next week includes a recommendation to reduce the 60 zones to 50 km/h. An analysis says the main factor influencing the recommended speed

Safety is in your hands. That’s the message to drivers from the North Bay Police Service this Thanksgiving long weekend. They’re joining communities across Canada for Operation Impact, a national awareness campaign aimed at making Canada’s roads the safest in the world. Stay Informed - Subscribe for

Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay’s Streetscapes initiative is expanding into Fall. After the summer program saw over 170 nominations, officials are now looking to showcase properties with festive fall or Halloween-themed décor. Until midnight on Oct. 31, homeowners and business owners are invited to submit photographs showcasing their properties.

The usual stat holiday closures are in effect on Thanksgiving Monday. That includes most retail outlets and government offices. North Bay Transit buses are not running on Monday, and there won’t be any garbage or recycling collection that day either. It’s being delayed a day through the rest

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has issued a notice stating that, with review of evidence obtained during the investigation and presented to the Crown, a collective decision was made to upgrade the charges against the accused. The charges against the co-accused have also been adjusted. Stay Informed - Subscribe