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By Richard Coffin A few more municipal candidate events are being held around the area. In Mattawa, the town is hosting an event with the five mayoral candidates tonight (Wed. Sept. 23). It takes place at the Mike Rodden Arena from 6-8 pm. Each candidate will have 15 minutes to

By Richard Coffin Get ready for ‘Christmas at the Zoo’. That’s the theme for this year’s Santa Claus Parade in North Bay. The city has announced it’s taking place on Sunday, Nov. 15. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites and Virtual Offices Available

By Richard Coffin FedNor funding is helping create 14 paid internships across the north, including locally. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced more than $735,000 for the youth employment opportunities. Locally, there’s money for Discovery North Bay Museum to hire a

By Richard Coffin Almaguin Highlands OPP report there were no injuries after an emergency landing involving a small plane on Highway 11 in Perry Township last Saturday. Just before 6 pm, provincial police say officers and emergency crews were dispatched to a traffic complaint, after reports of an aircraft landing

By Brad Aubin The City of North Bay has been selected as a finalist in seven categories for this year’s Communities in Bloom Outstanding Achievement Awards. Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay (CGB) says it’s a wonderful recognition of the work taking place and the continued efforts of residents,

New standardized curriculum will strengthen commercial driver training and keep Ontario roads safe  The Ontario government is strengthening training and eligibility requirements for commercial vehicle drivers across the province, marking a milestone in the government’s plan to protect Ontario by ensuring our roads remain among the safest in North

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a North Bay man following a reported disturbance at a restaurant on Lakeshore Drive that allegedly escalated into an assault and an altercation with a police officer. The accused, David WESLEY, 36-year-old, male, of North Bay, has been charged with: * Assault * Causing

By Richard Coffin Several community organizations concerned with the environment and healthy communities are hosting an all-candidates meeting ahead of the municipal election in North Bay. Officials say the Sunday, Oct. 4 session takes place in the lower level of St. Andrew’s United Church and will follow a question-and-answer

By Richard Coffin Nearly 990 BayGo passes were issued as part of a free city transit pilot program for young people this summer. The BayGo pass was available to youth ages 12 to 17 from June 1 to Sept. 7. The city says during that time, users took a total

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) responded to a residence in the area of High Street and Galt Street after a dispute between neighbours escalated into a physical altercation. One person was stabbed during the altercation. At approximately 8 p.m., NBPS responded to the residence following a dispute between