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Health Unit Confirms 13 Overdoses, 3 Deaths

Public Safety Alert Following an urgent public safety alert from North Bay Police Service and a notice from Nipissing First Nation, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has confirmed 13 opioid-related overdoses were reported between March 30 and April 4 across the Nipissing district. Of the

Ontario Invested $3.9 Million to Restore 4,500 Kilometres of Snowmobile Trails

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced earlier this year that, to protect Ontario’s snowmobile network and the communities that rely on it, our government provided the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) with an additional $3.9 million, bringing total support to $4.9 million for the 2025–26

Team Winters rink wins James Kelly Memorial Award

2025 Team of the Year Green and gold. It’s a special colour combination reserved only for athletes who earn the distinction of representing Team Northern Ontario at a national curling championship. Team Winters from North Bay has certainly done that, and because of their recent accomplishments, they have been

Madigan wins Mort Fellman Memorial Award

2025 Female Athlete of the Year The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame has named Fiona Madigan the 2025 recipient of the Mort Fellman Award, recognizing her accomplishments in track and field and basketball. The Mort Fellman Memorial Award is a prestigious annual honour presented by the North Bay Sports

North Bay Police Service Launches Pedestrian Crossover Safety Campaign

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is launching a focused campaign to promote awareness and enforcement of pedestrian crossover rules. Officers will be monitoring motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to ensure compliance and educate the public on safe road use. Reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities on our streets is a key

City police looking for missing teen

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is asking the public for help in locating Hope, a 16-year-old girl who has been reported missing. Officials say concern for her safety is escalating, as she has been missing for several days and has not been located despite ongoing efforts. Hope

Former South River brewery becoming paramedic base

By Richard Coffin The Parry Sound District Paramedic Service is getting a new home in South River. The Village and Paramedic Service have announced a new long-term lease agreement for the former South River Brewery building on Highway 124. “This agreement reflects our ongoing commitment to community safety, responsible investment,

Hyatt Studios hotel coming to North Bay

By Richard Coffin A new hotel is coming to the city’s west end. Eastview Development Limited has announced plans to bring a Hyatt Studios location to North Bay. Officials say the 98-room, upper midscale extended-stay hotel will be built at the corner of Gormanville Road and Eloy Road. STAY

Representation on Cassellholme board on Tuesday’s council agenda

By Richard Coffin Council is expected to tab two new council representatives on the Cassellhome board. A staff report on the two vacancies is coming up at Tuesday night’s meeting. At the last meeting a motion to maintain councillors Chris Mayne and Mark King as the representatives, despite being

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Brian Hansen

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Arthur Brian “Brian” Hansen on March 29, 2026, at the age of 84.  Born in February 1942 in Kenora, Ontario, Brian built a life grounded in his love for family, teaching, and the place he called home for

MINOR (née Vahey), Sandra Marie Jessie

With heavy hearts, the family announces the peaceful passing of Sandra, with loved ones by her side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Sandy is now reunited with her beloved partner and best friend, Larry St. Pierre, whose love

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Funding to Help Smaller Communities Build Safe and Reliable Transit

$30-million investment through 2026 provincial budget will expand transit services, connecting more people to jobs and supporting economic growth The Ontario government is doubling its support for the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) through the 2026 provincial budget, increasing it from $5 million to $10 million annually over the next

Flood Watch issued for the Wasi River and Chippewa Creek

A Flood Watch has been issued for the Wasi River through Chisholm, East Ferris, and Callander and Chippewa Creek in North Bay. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook continues for most of the NBMCA watershed and a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety continues for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa

City police issue urgent public safety alert involving overdose deaths

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising of a significant increase in drug overdose deaths in North Bay. They’ve issued an urgent public safety alert. Officials say they’re investigating, adding early indications suggest the unregulated drug supply may be contaminated. STAY INFORMED – Click here

AIRD, John Andrew

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday March 30, 2026, at the age of 82 years. John was the good friend of the late Pam Aird and the loving father to Mike Aird (Lisa), Christine Aird (Devin), and

Lefebvre, Brian “Porcher” David

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Brian “Porcher” Lefebvre at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday, March 30, 2026. Brian lived a difficult life and faced many challenges with mental illness and addiction, but through it all, he remained deeply loved and

Battalion eliminates Petes

Parker Vaughan’s second goal of the game, at 17:09 of the second overtime period, lifted the North Bay Battalion past the Peterborough Petes 5-4 Saturday night and into the second round of the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. Fifth-place North Bay captured the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series 4-2

Increasing Access to Primary Care

Province’s historic agreement will attract and retain more family doctors across the province The Ontario government is taking the next step in its plan to protect the health-care system and connect everyone in the province to a family doctor or primary care provider by 2029. As part of its