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A Flood Outlook has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).  "Water levels and flows in the area have declined following recent rainfall and are now within the typical operating range for this time of year," said NBMCA Duty Officer

By Richard Coffin A freshwater pool docking system could soon be closer to reality at the Birchaven Cove.   A report coming to council Tuesday night recommends a $114,000 contract be awarded to install the system.   Last September a presentation to council highlighted a number of benefits to having a

By Richard Coffin The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) has approved a balanced budget for the next school year.    The $68 million fiscal plan includes a 2.82% increase over last year.   “The balanced budget approved by our Board of Trustees for the upcoming school year reflects our

By Richard Coffin If you woke up to find your clocks flashing Monday morning, the city dealt with a large-scale power outage for a couple hours overnight. North Bay Hydro initially reported the outage was the result of a loss of distribution supply. At about 3:30 am, the utility

By Richard Coffin The city says a section of Gertrude Street, between Lee Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, will be temporarily closed starting at 9 am Monday for asphalt patching. Officials say Gertrude is expected to reopen by about 2 pm. During the closure, the city says transit buses will continue

Peacefully passed away at his home on Friday July 4, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Raymond was the beloved husband of Gloria (nee Kelso) Prieur, and the loving father to Lenore Holderness (Chris), Michael Prieur, Darlene Beitz (Daniel), Christine Prieur (Matt), and Godfather to Danielle Prieur, and Sheldon

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gioacchino “Jack” Santarossa on July 5th, 2025, in North Bay, Ontario. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished friend to many, Jack leaves behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, laughter, and deep-rooted love for his family

The Hot Summer Night Music Festival returns to the Kiwanis Bandshell this Aug. 1, 2 and 3, bringing three days of free, live music to North Bay’s waterfront. This annual event takes place this year alongside the North Bay Homecoming Festival and is part of the celebrations marking the

$35 million Local Priorities Fund invests in specialized equipment and innovative programs The Ontario government is investing $35 million to help long-term care homes across the province support residents with complex needs. The Local Priorities Fund (LPF) is designed to support programs that connect people with the right care for

$10 million investment will help junior mining companies tap into Ontario’s vast reserves of valuable critical minerals deposits The Ontario government is investing up to $10 million and launching the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) for 2025 to support early-stage mineral exploration. To support the government’s plan to