Report North Bay Staff

Three area initiatives that promote physical, emotional and psychological safety and well-being are receiving funding from Hydro One. The utility is providing 28 municipalities, charities and Indigenous communities with $25,000 each from the ‘Energizing Life Community Fund’. Money for the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is helping

Bob passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 26, at the age of 94. Bob was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen Irving (nee Ward). Together they spent many wonderful years in Virginia and Bonfield Ontario. He was a proud father to Charlene Gerrard

With a slew of dynamic young veterans and plenty of promising recruits, competition is heated at the North Bay Battalion’s Ontario Hockey League training camp. “I think the message has been laid out pretty clear that this is going to be a really competitive camp, not only for players

A total of 56 skaters and goaltenders were listed as the Ontario Hockey League’s North Bay Battalion opened a four-day training camp Monday. The total comprised 31 forwards, 18 defencemen and seven goaltenders, with all but two in attendance. Defenceman Kent Greer was to arrive Monday after dealing with

The Newmarket Hurricanes scored 6 unanswered goals in the second period en route to a 7-1 win over the Powassan Voodoos at the Terry Geddes Cottage Cup pre-season hockey tournament in Collingwood on Tuesday night.  Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here Tyler Brunet had the lone Voodoos'

A slow start cost the Powassan Voodoos as they fell 5-2 to the Timmins Rock in the opening game of the Terry Geddes Cottage Cup, which started today in Collingwood.   The Rock broke open a 1-1 tie with four straight second period goals to take a 5-1 lead into the

Help support local families as they prepare for the school year. On Thursday, Aug. 28th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., visit Metro, 390 Lakeshore Drive, for a food drive in support of the North Bay Food Bank. All non-perishable food items and cash donations collected will go

Investment will support 320 young entrepreneurs. The Ontario government is investing an additional $2 million in Futurpreneur Canada to help more young people develop and launch businesses and strengthen Ontario’s economy in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty. The funding will support 320 young entrepreneurs between

Zero tolerance for dangerous driving in school zones and failing to stop for school buses With the return to school this September, the North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is launching its “Slow It Down for School” campaign to remind motorists of their responsibility to keep children safe on the way

Officials are gathering locally in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day. They’re remembering those who have died or been injured by drug use, while supporting family, friends, and others who have been affected by the impact of overdose. An event is being held from 4-7 pm Wednesday (Aug. 27)