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Ontario and Manitoba Sign MOU

Provinces working together to protect workers and businesses by unlocking free trade across Canada Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the removal of barriers to trade between their two provinces. This latest MOU follows the recent signings of MOUs

LMG Job postings report ‘paints’ stability

By Richard Coffin The Labour Market Group reports 500 job postings were recorded for Nipissing District in March.  Both are slightly higher year-over-year (0.8%) and month-over-month (2.2%).   “This trend paints stability and while a slight growth, it picks up on the December/January trend of increasing job postings,

Stat holiday closures set for Victoria Day

By Richard Coffin Another long weekend is upon us and that means stat holiday closures on Monday. Most government offices and retail outlets will be closed for Victoria Day.   There’s no recycling and garbage pickup in North Bay that day – it’s delayed a day through the rest of

2025 Ontario Budget Highlights

2025 Ontario Budget – Unleashing the Province’s Economy Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. The 2025 Budget includes measures to protect Ontario workers, businesses and jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs and continued economic

19 Drivers Charged with Speeding on Day One

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says 20 provincial offence notices were issued on day one of its week-long traffic blitz.    On Monday, 19 drivers were ticketed for speeding with one ticketed with ‘fail to surrender licence’ under the Highway Traffic Act.    Police say radar and LiDAR technology

Cementation Canada and Big Grassy First Nation LP Honoured with 2025 CIM Indigenous Partnership Award

Cementation Canada Inc., in partnership with Big Grassy First Nation LP, has received the 2025 Indigenous Partnership Award from the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).  The award, presented annually by CIM, recognizes groups that demonstrate significant and ongoing contributions to advancing Indigenous reconciliation in Canada’s mining

Police Looking for Help Identifying Thief

North Bay Police Service officers are seeking assistance to identify a male who stole equipment from a construction site in the McLaren Street area of North Bay on May 14th. On the 14th of May at around 12:30 am, an individual entered a construction site on McLaren Street and

Tariff mitigation efforts underway with new arena project

By Richard Coffin So far, the city says the tariff war with the United States has not had an impact on the new Community and Recreation Centre project.   A staff report on the project is coming to council Tuesday night.   “Staff continue to monitor expenditures closely,” states the report from

Outdoor market season starts Saturday

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Farmers’ Market heads outdoors this weekend.    More than 70 local farmers and artisans will be set up by the North Bay Museum from 9 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday.   “Our vendors have been hard at work preparing to bring you an unforgettable

OPP Golden Helmets to perform in North Bay

By Richard Coffin The OPP Golden Helmets Motorcycle precision team is coming to North Bay. They’ll be putting on two performances on the weekend of June 14/15 at Northgate Shopping Centre. The event is being presented by the Knights of Columbus, which is marking 120 years in North

Tariff mitigation efforts underway with new arena project

By Richard Coffin So far, the city says the tariff war with the United States has not had an impact on the new Community and Recreation Centre project.   A staff report on the project is coming to council Tuesday night.   “Staff continue to monitor expenditures closely,” states the report from

Outdoor market season starts Saturday

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Farmers’ Market heads outdoors this weekend.    More than 70 local farmers and artisans will be set up by the North Bay Museum from 9 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday.   “Our vendors have been hard at work preparing to bring you an unforgettable

OPP Golden Helmets to perform in North Bay

By Richard Coffin The OPP Golden Helmets Motorcycle precision team is coming to North Bay. They’ll be putting on two performances on the weekend of June 14/15 at Northgate Shopping Centre. The event is being presented by the Knights of Columbus, which is marking 120 years in North

FESTIVE MARKET OF HOLIDAY CHEER IS SET TO RETURN IN 2025

The Outdoor Winter Market Experience is set to return this November, bringing even more festive cheer to Downtown North Bay. The 2025 dates are locked in for Saturday, November 8th, 15th, 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and a special date and time that will

Cubs Win secures Centennial Cup playoff berth

A Lincoln Moore man advantage marker in the latter stages of the second period held up as the game-winner as the Greater Sudbury Cubs went on to edge the Kam River Fighting Walleye (SIJHL) 2-1 Wednesday afternoon in round robin play at the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, in

Trafficking Charges Laid, $82K in Drugs Seized

A 39-year-old North Bay man is in custody after he was arrested on drug trafficking charges in North Bay last Friday. In the winter of 2024, the NBPS Street Crime Unit began an investigation in relation to the accused illegally trafficking drugs in the North Bay area. On Friday May

First Nations call for pause to Bill 5, consultations and consent

By Richard Coffin Area first nations want the province to stop moving Bill 5 forward and engage with them in meaningful consultation, consent, and accommodation.  The Anishinabek Nation says in its current form, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act proposes amendments to expedite development while overriding environmental protections

Rick Champagne to Replace Pauline Rochefort as East Ferris Mayor

By Richard Coffin East Ferris will have a new mayor later this month.   “Be it resolved that the Municipality of East Ferris, by way of public vote does now name Richard Champagne as mayor for the remainder of the term of council effective upon the passing of an appointment bylaw

One Step at a Time

Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts to host annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s North Bay Supporting those living with dementia in our community, one step at a time: Who will you be walking for? Société Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts is proud to announce

Drug Trafficking Charge laid against city man

By Richard Coffin A 36-year-old North Bay man is facing several charges after police seized about $6,000 worth of suspected cocaine and $9,500 in cash last week.    The list of charges includes drug trafficking.    The North Bay Police Service says around 11:30 am on May 6, a