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By Richard Coffin North Bay will be hosting the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games. The city was officially named as the next host community at the closing ceremony of this year’s Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games in Brantford on the weekend. Led by the North Bay Police Service,

Province marking major milestone in plan to bring back the Northlander The Ontario government has awarded a contract to build Timmins-Porcupine Station, marking a significant step in the province’s work to bring back Northlander passenger rail service between Timmins and Toronto. The northern terminal station for the Northlander will

By Richard Coffin Environment Canada’s poor air quality statement continues for the North Bay area and we also now have a heat warning in effect. The weather agency says smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Officials say westerly winds is bringing smoke

By Richard Coffin A grad of St. Joseph-Scollard Hall and Canadore College is joining the ranks of the North Bay Police Service.   Nathan Wright was sworn in as a constable at a ceremony Monday afternoon.   Officials say he was the successful candidate for the Cadet Recruit-in-Training position.  Report North Bay

By Richard Coffin Boaters and paddlers are being reminded by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to keep safety top of mind.  This after the OPP says there were several marine-related incidents across the province over the weekend.  Police are urging the public to take measures to prevent tragedy.  Report North

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is providing $96,500 over six months to Nipissing First Nation through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Capital grant stream. This funding is to restore the Beaucage Park dock and boat launch area and install park amenities to ensure the park

The North Bay Police Service has arrested and charged a local man in connection with a weapons-related incident. On July 10, 2025, the North Bay Police Service responded to a report involving threats and a firearm. An investigation led to the identification and arrest of the accused. At the time

The North Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two wanted suspects involved in numerous criminal incidents. A male suspect is wanted in connection with theft under $5,000, robbery, and assault with a weapon. A female suspect is wanted in connection with theft under $5,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of David at Health Sciences North (Sudbury) on Tuesday July 8, 2025, at the age of 59 years. David was born in Kingston, Jamaica and emigrated to Canada in 1983. In his youth, he was a nationally ranked

Construction of new sidewalks on a section of Wallace Road is now underway as part of a larger infrastructure project aimed at improving pedestrian safety and enhancing stormwater management in the area. The work on Wallace Road includes the stretch between Lake Heights and Commerce Crescent. This is part of