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Cassellholme Redevelopment Costs Increase

Letter to the Editor Research before you vote East Ferris just released their 2025 Financials and they indicate growing pressure from all areas regarding increased costs. One of those pressure points is Cassellholme and it seems like the smaller municipalities were an afterthought when it came to the financing arrangement

Sasquatch conference set for Saturday

By Richard Coffin Sasquatch, Sabe, Bigfoot, or Yeti. Whatever you call it, there will be a sighting of believers this weekend in North Bay. ‘Bringing Awareness and Embracing Reality’ is the title of Saturday’s Sasquatch conference. It takes place from 10 am to 5 pm, in the hall at

Up to 200 airport and aviation industry professionals landing in North Bay next October

By Richard Coffin Fresh off the national spotlight shining on the Jack Garland Airport with a visit from the Ukrainian President, we’re learning aviation and airport industry professionals from across Canada will be getting a close-up view next year. North Bay is hosting the Airport Management Council of Ontario’

Local officials marking World Homeless Day on Oct. 10

By Richard Coffin Services and masses are being said for the homeless at a variety of local churches on Saturday. It’s World Homeless Day with members of the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay marking the occasion. Officials say the international day celebrates work and progress, and

Police investigating Oct. 2 incident at Northern

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board confirms two separate incidents at Northern Secondary School in recent days resulted in emergency measures being put in place. In a statement, officials say last Friday, a hold and secure was initiated in response to an incident at the Sturgeon Falls

Three city residents charged with robbery with violence

By Richard Coffin City police have charged three people after a robbery investigation late last month. The North Bay Police Service says officers were dispatched around 1 am on Sept. 27 after reports a person was assaulted on the 200 block of Memorial Drive, and had their belongings taken. Three

NNDSB pleased with elementary EQAO results

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) says its elementary students saw significant gains in every EQAO assessment area this year. Of note, they say the number of grade three students meeting the provincial standard in reading was up 12%, and 16% in writing. Grade 6 math

Councillor debate lined up for Thursday

By Richard Coffin Another election debate has been scheduled locally. This one involves those running for councillor seats. It’s taking place Thursday at Shadfly House (151 Main St. East) with officials saying 21 out of the 25 candidates are taking part. They add, to make sure each candidate is

Last chance to ride mini-train and carousels this season

By Richard Coffin The season is winding down for the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company. This will be their final weekend of operations until the spring. Officials say they’ll be open: – Saturday – 10 am to approx. 6:15 pm – Sunday – 1 pm to 5 pm – Thanksgiving Monday – 10 am

Final FONOM board meeting before election covers several topics

By Richard Coffin Several issues were up for discussion as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) recently held its final board meeting of the current municipal term. Those included safer highways, sustainable municipal funding, policing costs, access to health care and the future of the forest sector. “Our communities

Three city residents charged with robbery with violence

By Richard Coffin City police have charged three people after a robbery investigation late last month. The North Bay Police Service says officers were dispatched around 1 am on Sept. 27 after reports a person was assaulted on the 200 block of Memorial Drive, and had their belongings taken. Three

NNDSB pleased with elementary EQAO results

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) says its elementary students saw significant gains in every EQAO assessment area this year. Of note, they say the number of grade three students meeting the provincial standard in reading was up 12%, and 16% in writing. Grade 6 math

Councillor debate lined up for Thursday

By Richard Coffin Another election debate has been scheduled locally. This one involves those running for councillor seats. It’s taking place Thursday at Shadfly House (151 Main St. East) with officials saying 21 out of the 25 candidates are taking part. They add, to make sure each candidate is

Last chance to ride mini-train and carousels this season

By Richard Coffin The season is winding down for the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company. This will be their final weekend of operations until the spring. Officials say they’ll be open: – Saturday – 10 am to approx. 6:15 pm – Sunday – 1 pm to 5 pm – Thanksgiving Monday – 10 am

Final FONOM board meeting before election covers several topics

By Richard Coffin Several issues were up for discussion as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) recently held its final board meeting of the current municipal term. Those included safer highways, sustainable municipal funding, policing costs, access to health care and the future of the forest sector. “Our communities

Voter Information Letters in the mail

By Richard Coffin North Bay residents can expect their voter information letters to arrive soon. The city says the letters are in the mail. Once you get it, you’re encouraged to keep it in a safe place with officials saying it includes information needed to vote online, including a

All five mayoral candidates take part in Chamber debate

By Richard Coffin A few sparks, a large crowd, plenty of promises, and no shortage of topics. That sums up the mayor’s debate held Monday night at West Ferris Secondary School. The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce and Cogeco hosted the event, with all five candidates taking

Ontario Provincial Police looking for stolen motorcycle

By Richard Coffin motorcycle from Highway 17, west of North Bay. Provincial police say around 10 pm on Sept. 30, the motorcycle ran out of fuel and left secured on the shoulder of the highway near Nova Beaucage Road. They say the owner returned the next day and it was

Francis Marion Miller (née Ricciuto)

Surrounded by the people she loved most, Francis Marion Miller (née Ricciuto) passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Born on December 15, 1955, in North Bay, Ontario, to Ernest and Faith Ricciuto (nee MacLean), Fran was one of those people who was

Steele, Evelyn  (nee: Webster)

July 10, 1931 – October 02, 2026  It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Evelyn on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Cassellholme Long-term Care Home in North Bay at the age of 95 with her loving family by her side.  Loving mother