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Ontario Connecting More Families to Fertility Supports

Province investing $100 million to expand access to publicly funded fertility services and connect thousands more families to life-changing support The Ontario government is taking the next steps in its plan to expand access to fertility care as part of its historic $250 million investment to help more families access

Cubs Centennial Cup opponents set

With the Truro Bearcats winning the Maritime Hockey League (MHL) title Monday night, the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) champion Greater Sudbury Cubs now know who their four round robin opponents will be at the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, May 7-17, in Summerside, P.E.I. Greater

Weapons Call Leads to Arrest and Seizure in Cassells Street Area

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a North Bay man after responding to a weapons-related call in the Cassells Street area, where an individual in breach of court orders was taken into custody and officers seized weapons, ammunition, and suspected crystal methamphetamine. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

Information Session on Keeping Children and Youth Safe Online as Reports of Internet Crime Rise

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is hosting Wired Too Young – Internet Crimes and the Law, an informative session designed to help parents, guardians, and educators understand online risks and learn practical strategies to keep children and youth safe in the digital world. Date: May 4, 2026 Time: 6:00

Council and school board hopefuls can file nomination papers Friday

By Richard Coffin Municipal election season kicks into gear this week with a couple of key dates. A rescheduled Candidate Information Workshop takes place Wednesday, April 29 at 6 pm in the council chambers at North Bay City Hall. It’s being hosted by the city, Callander, Powassan, and Nipissing

Solid rock berm being built to protect from flooding in Mattawa

By Richard Coffin Phase I of a solid rock berm on Mattawan Street in Mattawa is expected to be completed Tuesday. Town officials say construction on the berm got started with the level of the Mattawa River continuing to rise. They say if the river rises significantly more the berm

Three wildland fires in recent days in the district

By Richard Coffin The first wildland fires of the season have been reported in the North Bay District. At last check, the Ministry of Natural Resource’s Forest Fire Map shows two of the fires started on Monday and are active. One just south of Feronia Road is 0.4

Plenty of kittens up for adoption

By Richard Coffin Chances are you’ll have the pick of the litter if you’re looking to add a feline family member to the household. With a steady stream of new arrivals expected throughout the summer, officials say the North Bay and District Humane Society is already being pushed

12 Charges Laid for Local Man Operating Unlicensed Vehicle-for-Hire Service

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a local man with multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act and By-Law 024 Vehicles for Hire and Private Transportation Companies Vehicles, following an investigation into an unlicensed vehicle-for-hire (VFH) operation. On April 24, 2026, members of the NBPS Traffic Section and

Ontario Investing to Protect Workers in Sault Ste. Marie

Provincial funding will protect local jobs and support economic growth through the launch of Sault Ste. Marie’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy  The Ontario government is protecting tariff-impacted workers and industries in Sault Ste. Marie with an investment of $500,000 through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP). The funding will

Three wildland fires in recent days in the district

By Richard Coffin The first wildland fires of the season have been reported in the North Bay District. At last check, the Ministry of Natural Resource’s Forest Fire Map shows two of the fires started on Monday and are active. One just south of Feronia Road is 0.4

Plenty of kittens up for adoption

By Richard Coffin Chances are you’ll have the pick of the litter if you’re looking to add a feline family member to the household. With a steady stream of new arrivals expected throughout the summer, officials say the North Bay and District Humane Society is already being pushed

Boucher, Suzanne

Suzanne Marie Rose Boucher, age 72, of North Bay, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by family at the Serenity Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 3, 1953, Suzanne lived a life marked by kindness, strength, and deep devotion to family and friends.

Shawn Allan Butchar

1968-2026  It is with great sadness that the family of Shawn Allan Butchart announces his sudden passing at the NBRHC on Thursday April 23, 2026. Shawn’s entire family was at his bedside as he passed away peacefully.  Shawn will be sadly missed by his partner, Tricia Hall. Cherished father

12 Charges Laid for Local Man Operating Unlicensed Vehicle-for-Hire Service

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a local man with multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act and By-Law 024 Vehicles for Hire and Private Transportation Companies Vehicles, following an investigation into an unlicensed vehicle-for-hire (VFH) operation. On April 24, 2026, members of the NBPS Traffic Section and

Ontario Investing to Protect Workers in Sault Ste. Marie

Provincial funding will protect local jobs and support economic growth through the launch of Sault Ste. Marie’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy  The Ontario government is protecting tariff-impacted workers and industries in Sault Ste. Marie with an investment of $500,000 through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP). The funding will

John Roman Hachkowski

July 15, 1939 – April 23, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Roman Hachkowski on April 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Cherished spouse of Livia and a proud father, aka “Tato”, to sons George (Sheila), Roman (Mary-Katherine), and Chris (Meghan). Dedicated grandfather

PFAFF, Grace (nee Sopher)

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital (Orillia) on Thursday April 23, 2026, at the age of 85 years. Grace was the beloved wife of the late Neil Pfaff, and the loving mother to Kenton Sopher. She was the much-loved aunt to

William Ross Jamieson

Will peacefully passed away with the love of his family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on April 24th, 2026, in his 71st year.   He leaves behind his beloved wife Alice (née Lacourse). He was the proud father of Leo (Ana) Jamieson, Bill Jamieson, Katelynn Jamieson, and the new addition to

Infrastructure funding for ten communities in Nipissing

By Richard Coffin Just over $1 million is going to ten municipalities in Nipissing to support local infrastructure. Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, announced the money comes from the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund. “As part of its plan to protect Ontario, NORDS funding is one more way the