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Trustee candidates weigh in on indefinite provincial control of NNDSB

By Richard Coffin The five Near North Board trustee candidates for North Bay and West Nipissing say the province maintaining control of the school board is not a long-term solution and question what’s next, and what role the elected body will have. They point to the democratic process and

Prototype handrails being tested at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens

By Richard Coffin Fans in stands will notice something new at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. The city says new handrails are being installed over the next few weeks, with a few prototypes currently being tested. Officials are making sure they connect properly to the existing concrete. They say the full

Centre for the Study of State Violence opens at Nipissing

By Richard Coffin A new research and teaching hub focused on understanding the origins, impacts, and legacies of state violence is now open at Nipissing University. Officials say the Centre for the Study of State Violence explores the causes and consequences of war, genocide, colonialism, and systemic oppression, including policies

FOA says Nipissing among top ten areas with highest rates of homelessness

By Richard Coffin The Northern Service Deliverer’s Association says a new report on homelessness is reinforcing the urgency of investing in solutions that recognize the unique housing, health and service-delivery realities of Northern communities. Officials point to a report from the province’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) that shows

Police investigating over $50,000 in damages at local ski hill

By Brad Aubin The North Bay Police Service is investigating after over $50,000 worth of damage was done to copper piping at Laurentian Ski Hill. Police say officers responded on Tuesday after ski hill staff discovered extensive damage to piping running from a pump hose to a cooli ng

NBPS seeking ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in robbery investigation

By Brad Aubin The North Bay Police Service is looking to the public for help in identifying and locating a suspect in an armed robbery investigation. City police say shortly before midnight yesterday (Sept. 17), officers responded to a report that a suspect approached a driver, pointed what’s believed

NBPS Reminds Residents that Election Signs are Property of the Candidates

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is reminding residents that election signs are property of the candidates as part of the democratic process and that damaging, removing, defacing or stealing them may constitute a criminal offence. Regardless of whether someone supports a candidate, election signs are property and should be

Give Unwanted Items a Second Life on Goods Exchange Day

North Bay residents are invited to take part in the City’s next Goods Exchange Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. The biannual event is an opportunity to keep usable household items out of the landfill by passing them along to someone who can use them. Residents can participate in two

Business Break-and-Enter Investigation Leads to Arrest

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has made an arrest after a break-and-enter at a Birchs Road business resulted in about $500 worth of property being allegedly stolen. On September 13, 2026, NBPS opened an investigation into a break-and-enter at a business in the 200 block of Birchs Road. Approximately

NATO-accredited tactical training facility officially opens in North Bay

By Richard Coffin There’s no doubt you’ve seen and heard fighter jets flying overhead. Officials have cut the ribbon to open the International Test Pilots School and International Tactical Training Centre in North Bay. “It’s a milestone day for the North Bay community, for Canada,” says Dave

NATO-accredited tactical training facility officially opens in North Bay

By Richard Coffin There’s no doubt you’ve seen and heard fighter jets flying overhead. Officials have cut the ribbon to open the International Test Pilots School and International Tactical Training Centre in North Bay. “It’s a milestone day for the North Bay community, for Canada,” says Dave

Detective constable honoured for leadership in promoting mental health

By Richard Coffin City police Detective Constable Zach Dagg is a Canada Beyond the Blue Agent of Change Award winner. He’s being honoured for his leadership in promoting mental health and wellness within policing. The North Bay Police Service says the award recognizes police service uniformed or civilian members

A busy weekend of events, run/walks, and much more

By Richard Coffin There’s no shortage of events on the go this weekend, from a fall community clean-up to wrestling, a close-up look at big machines and vehicles, fundraising run/walks, sound art, and more. One Kids Place is hosting its annual Meet a Machine and Stuck on a

Reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages across Ontario

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Provincial Police says it has received reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province.   Members of the public requiring emergency police response are urged to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains fully operational.  Police say OPP members continue to respond to calls

Teachers’ union urging province to respect local democracy, reinstate trustees

By My North Bay Now Staff Local union officials are calling for the province to relinquish control of the Near North District School Board and re-instate trustees following the October election. Rob Hammond, President of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Local, says trustees are duly elected within area municipalities

Municipal Government Should Be About Building, Not Dividing

Municipal Government Should Be About Building, Not Dividing  As this election unfolds, I've been reflecting on the conversations taking place across our community and online. It’s important that citizens and council candidates challenge ideas and ask difficult questions. These discussions help us make better decisions.  What concerns

Theft suspect chased down by off-duty police inspector

By Richard Coffin A city police inspector is being heralded for his ‘unwavering‘ commitment to the safety of our community. The North Bay Police Service says on Sunday, Inspector Scott McFarlane was off duty and saw a man being chased by staff from a local retailer on the 300 block

Meet the candidates event scheduled in West Nipissing

By Richard Coffin West Nipissing residents will have the chance to meet the people running to represent them in this fall’s Municipal Election. Collège Boréal, the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce and the North Bay and Area Realtors Association are holding an informal Candidates Meet & Greet

Local Francophone youth and seniors connecting through reading

By Richard Coffin A new Francophone project is being launched in North Bay that is bringing generations together. Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, has teamed up with Parents partenaires en éducation and Association Lire et faire lire Ontario to launch “Francophone Stories Come Alive: Grandparent Readers in Action”. Officials say the

Lakers community celebrating Homecoming

By Richard Coffin Homecoming is this weekend at Nipissing University. Officials say free sporting events, alumni gatherings, family activities and community celebrations are taking place on Friday and Saturday (Sept. 18-19). Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites and Virtual Offices Available “Each year, we look forward