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A homecoming for new city police deputy chief

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service will have a new Deputy Chief as of Oct. 5. Officials say Robert ‘Bob’ Norman has been appointed by the board following a comprehensive executive search process. They say he brings more than 27 years of frontline and community-based policing experience with

Vehicle clocked going nearly 80 km/h over the limit on Hwy 11

By Richard Coffin 178 km/h.  That’s how fast the North Bay OPP says a vehicle was being driven in a posted 100 km/h zone on Highway 11 in Trout Creek at approximately 4:15 pm on Monday. Provincial Police say an officer was conducting traffic enforcement in

Anishinabek Educational Institute achieves accreditation

By Richard Coffin The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) is celebrating a milestone achievement. AEI has received accreditation as an Indigenous Institute after a comprehensive assessment process through the Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council. Officials say it recognizes their commitment to quality assurance, culturally grounded education, and learner success. Port

School board association president says ‘democracy is not outdated’

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) says there is a continued interest in advocating for public education. This after they reviewed election candidate information published by municipalities, with more than 670 people running for trustee positions at English boards across the province. The association says more

Free speaker series starts this week at WFCU Place

By Richard Coffin The city is already putting the new community room at WFCU Place to use. A free speaker series starts this week as part of the city’s Mind/Body Fit for Life program. Officials say a wide range of topics will be covered by local presenters each

CMHA Ontario launches resource to support municipal candidates

By Richard Coffin The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is helping municipal candidates in October’s election learn more about mental health, addictions and homelessness challenges. A new educational resource is now available online: cmhabriefingroom.ca Along with wellness tips and practical information, officials say The Briefing Room will

Main library entrance on Worthington closed for repairs

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Public Library is open this week, although the main Worthington Street entrance is not. Officials say that access point will be closed through Saturday (Sept. 19) for floor repairs. The public is being asked to use the McIntyre Street entrance while the work is

FONOM and NOMA looking for four-laning plan for Highways 11 and 17

By Richard Coffin Two northern municipal groups have written to the Premier, calling on the Ontario and federal governments to establish a jointly funded, phased plan to upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to four lanes. The letter was penned by the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern

Crime Severity Index rises just over 7% in North Bay

By Richard Coffin It’s a statistic that city police chief Daryl Longworth says doesn’t tell the whole story about community safety. The North Bay Police Service reports the city’s Crime Severity Index was up 7.04% in 2025, compared to the year before. It measures both how

Canadore College Ranks Second Globally in 2026 Sustainable Campus Index

Canadore College has been recognized as a global leader in campus sustainability, placing second among associate and short-cycle institutions reporting under Version 3.0 of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).  The ranking was published in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2026

FONOM and NOMA looking for four-laning plan for Highways 11 and 17

By Richard Coffin Two northern municipal groups have written to the Premier, calling on the Ontario and federal governments to establish a jointly funded, phased plan to upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to four lanes. The letter was penned by the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern

Crime Severity Index rises just over 7% in North Bay

By Richard Coffin It’s a statistic that city police chief Daryl Longworth says doesn’t tell the whole story about community safety. The North Bay Police Service reports the city’s Crime Severity Index was up 7.04% in 2025, compared to the year before. It measures both how

Canadore College Ranks Second Globally in 2026 Sustainable Campus Index

Canadore College has been recognized as a global leader in campus sustainability, placing second among associate and short-cycle institutions reporting under Version 3.0 of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).  The ranking was published in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2026

PAUL JAMES DOBLE TRUSSLER

Family and close friends are mourning the loss of PAUL JAMES DABLE TRUSSLER who recently passed away at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice where he was surrounded with exceptional & loving care during his final days.    Paul with his determination dealt with his many health issues during his final years, succumbing

Local Ukrainian families show their pride ahead of presidential visit

By Brad Aubin Ukrainians living in North Bay along with dozens of other local residents were at the Jack Garland Airport on Friday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the city. Among them were local students Ivan Horbatenko, Sasha and Artem Milituin, and Markus Kozhevin. “It’s an exciting time,

Quebec youth charged with stunt driving on Highway 63

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP says a 17-year-old from Quebec is facing a stunt driving charge after a traffic stop near Balsam Creek on Highway 63. Provincial Police say around 2:30 pm last Wednesday, a vehicle was caught travelling 133 km/h in a posted 80 zone

Premier Ford Unveils Changes to Cabinet

Changes will support government’s plan to protect workers and businesses by building the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy in the G7 Premier Doug Ford unveiled changes to his cabinet today to put Ontario on long-term footing to protect workers, businesses and communities as President Trump continues to escalate

(UPDATE) Missing youth located

By Brad Aubin The North Bay Police Service reports a 14-year-old youth they were looking for has been located. “We would like to thank members of the public, community partners, and the media for their assistance in sharing information during the search efforts,” states a release. Brad Aubinhttp://www.mynorthbaynow.

Gloria Gwendolyn Fraser (née Henderson)

In Loving Memory. Our beloved mom, Gloria Gwendolyn Fraser (née Henderson), passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, adventures, and countless people whose lives she touched. Gloria was born on May 20, 1940, in Okotoks, Alberta, the youngest child and only daughter of

FONOM congratulates new and returning provincial ministers

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) says it is looking forward to working with the province’s new and returning cabinet ministers. Premier Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet on Thursday. Portfolios changing hands include Agriculture, Infrastructure, Labour, Tourism and more.  One new post includes an Associate