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North Bay Man Charged with Fraud

The James Bay OPP, with assistance from the OPP NER Crime Unit, has arrested and charged one individual following a significant fraud and theft investigation involving an industrial operation located northeast of Cochrane. An internal audit revealed that over approximately 2.5 to 3 years, large quantities of building materials,

Opening HOV Lanes to More Drivers on Provincial Highways

The Ontario government is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that would allow single-occupant vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, making better use of existing highway infrastructure to help reduce gridlock and keep drivers moving on provincial highways. Ministry of Transportation modelling

City of North Bay Seeks Food Vendor for New Community and Recreation Centre

The City of North Bay is seeking qualified vendors to operate food services in the new Community and Recreation Centre. This year-round commercial space offers an opportunity to provide quality food services to residents and visitors. All bid details, documents, and submission instructions are available through the City’s Bids

Sports Hall highlighting individual award winners and inductees

By Richard Coffin We’re learning more about this year’s Sports Award winners and Hall of Fame inductees in North Bay.    Waterskier Jaimee Bull is receiving the Jack Burrows Memorial Award for Sports Achievement of the Year for 2025.  Last summer, she successfully defended her crown to become a

Summer Company program accepting applications

By Richard Coffin Area youth are once again being given the opportunity to be their own boss this summer. The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound says applications are open for the Summer Company program. It provides students aged 15 to 29 with the opportunity to start their own full-time small

Residents encouraged to check if they’re registered to vote

By Richard Coffin Preparations for the 2026 Municipal Election are starting to ramp up. Right now, officials are encouraging you to check and make sure you’re on the voting list. Just visit registertovote.on.ca and check, update or add your information to the voters list. Port North Bay

Trappers are Great North U18 League champions

By Richard Coffin The North Bay U18 AAA Trappers won the Great North U18 League Championship last weekend in New Liskeard.  They defeated the Sault Ste. Marie U18 Jr Greyhounds 5-4 in the final. After the Greyhounds scored twice to even the score at four in the third, William Fournier

UPDATE: Significant Weather Event Ended

Municipal roads off Highway 11 have now been plowed and sanded. As a result, the City of North Bay’s Significant Weather Event declaration from March 16 has been lifted. Crews will continue regular winter maintenance operations. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

“Bring-Your-Own” Alcoholic Beverages to Outdoor Public Events

Province supporting local festivals, small businesses and tourism To help support local tourism and drive economic growth, the Ontario government is expanding “bring-your-own” (formerly tailgate) event permits for municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events, including farmer’s markets, movie screenings, art exhibits and neighbourhood festivals. The expanded permit

DNSSAB Receives CMHC Seed Loan Funding

Advance Housing Development Work Across Nipissing District Federal support enables pre-construction activities at four housing sites in North Bay, West Nipissing, and South Algonquin The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) has secured Seed Loan funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to support early-stage housing

Summer Company program accepting applications

By Richard Coffin Area youth are once again being given the opportunity to be their own boss this summer. The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound says applications are open for the Summer Company program. It provides students aged 15 to 29 with the opportunity to start their own full-time small

Residents encouraged to check if they’re registered to vote

By Richard Coffin Preparations for the 2026 Municipal Election are starting to ramp up. Right now, officials are encouraging you to check and make sure you’re on the voting list. Just visit registertovote.on.ca and check, update or add your information to the voters list. Port North Bay

Trappers are Great North U18 League champions

By Richard Coffin The North Bay U18 AAA Trappers won the Great North U18 League Championship last weekend in New Liskeard.  They defeated the Sault Ste. Marie U18 Jr Greyhounds 5-4 in the final. After the Greyhounds scored twice to even the score at four in the third, William Fournier

UPDATE: Significant Weather Event Ended

Municipal roads off Highway 11 have now been plowed and sanded. As a result, the City of North Bay’s Significant Weather Event declaration from March 16 has been lifted. Crews will continue regular winter maintenance operations. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

“Bring-Your-Own” Alcoholic Beverages to Outdoor Public Events

Province supporting local festivals, small businesses and tourism To help support local tourism and drive economic growth, the Ontario government is expanding “bring-your-own” (formerly tailgate) event permits for municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events, including farmer’s markets, movie screenings, art exhibits and neighbourhood festivals. The expanded permit

DNSSAB Receives CMHC Seed Loan Funding

Advance Housing Development Work Across Nipissing District Federal support enables pre-construction activities at four housing sites in North Bay, West Nipissing, and South Algonquin The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) has secured Seed Loan funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to support early-stage housing

Landfill Closed

Due to the ongoing winter storm and the closure of Highway 11 by the OPP, the Merrick Landfill is closed today until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation, and please remember to drive safely. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is

A Taste for Life returns April 15

By Richard Coffin A chance to enjoy dinner out and support the AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area returns next month. A Taste for Life is back for an 18th year. On April 15, 25% of food and alcohol sales at participating restaurants will be donated back to the

Blue boxes being replaced with wheeled recycling carts

By Richard Coffin Wheeled recycling carts are replacing blue boxes in North Bay later this spring. The city says cart delivery begins in May, with the change-over to carts on June 1. Officials say you won’t have to sort your recycling because all of it will go into one

(UPDATE) Hwy 11 re-opens under OPP escort and Significant Weather Event ended in North Bay

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police reports Highway 11 northbound from North Bay reopened at 9 am, under a controlled escort. A Ministry of Transportation snowplow is leading the northbound traffic, followed by an OPP cruiser, to ensure the safe reopening of the highway after extended weather‑related closures throughout