Report North Bay Staff

By Richard Coffin Maybe Mother Nature didn’t get the memo that we’ve moved on to pothole season. A winter storm warning continues in the North Bay area. Environment Canada says we can expect a wintry mix of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain through Wednesday night.   Port North

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $20,000 in two local entrepreneurs through the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) grant program for 2025-26. The successful entrepreneurs received a $10,000 grant to scale their businesses upon completing the required 8-week free training

Suddenly, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Larry Robert St. Pierre, beloved husband of Sandy Minor (Vahey), was 74 years old. Loving father of Nancy, grandfather of Keri and great-grandfather to Nevaeh. Dear brother of Nicole and Bob (Corry). Predeceased by his parents, Paul

Funding will support 153 local non-profit organizations to create jobs and build stronger communities The Ontario government is investing more than $47 million this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to support 153 non-profit organizations, First Nations communities and small municipalities that deliver innovative programs to promote active lifestyles,

Province consolidating 36 CAs into nine to deliver more consistent services, strengthen watershed management and better protect communities The Ontario government is taking the next step to improve the province’s conservation authority system with our plan to create nine regional conservation authorities. This follows extensive consultation on how conservation

By Richard Coffin A Canadian ridesharing company is launching a fund to support women entrepreneurs and aspiring founders in the communities it serves, including North Bay. It’s called the Uride Female Founders Fund. Officials say in recognition of International Women’s Day, they’re awarding $5,000 each to

By Richard Coffin Resiliency, mental health and connection are the focus of a youth symposium in the city over the next couple of days.   Tyler Smith, Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor and founder of Not Alone Co., a mental health awareness clothing line, is speaking to students at four schools.

By Richard Coffin Maybe Mother Nature didn’t get the memo that we’ve moved on to pothole season. A winter storm watch has been issued for the North Bay area. Environment Canada says there’s the potential for freezing rain and about 10 to 15 cm of ice pellets

Snow survey measurements show a snow depth decrease of 23 cm, and snow water equivalence decrease of 31.3 mm from the last survey on March 2, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.

By Richard Coffin Callander has added two new councillors.   At a special meeting on Monday night, former municipal employee and councillor Linda Alkins was voted in in round one. Round two saw former Callander and North Bay councillor Daryl Vaillancourt voted in.   STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest