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The strawberries are ready

By Richard Coffin It’s that time of the year again… for pick-your-own strawberries. Leisure Farms in Sturgeon Falls says both strawberries and haskaps are now ready. They also say if you don’t feel like picking your own, crew-picked berries are available at the store. Port North Bay -

Anishinabek Police seize over $250,000 in suspected drugs

By Richard Coffin A six-month-long investigation by the Anishinabek Police Service has resulted in a quarter of a million dollars' worth of suspected drugs being seized. Twenty people are facing charges, including two from Nipissing First Nation, ages 60 and 61. Police say the investigation targeted a network of

Eight Troops to NHL development camps

By Richard Coffin There’s plenty of North Bay Battalion representation at NHL development camps this week. There’s plenty of North Bay Battalion representation at NHL development camps this week. They include Ethan Procyszyn with Anaheim, Ryder Cali and Shamar Moses in Florida, Lirim Amidovski with Minnesota, Jack Lisson

Heat Wave Continues - Humidex values of 35 to 40

The first heat event of the season continues through Thursday, and possibly into Friday Maximum temperatures of 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees Celsius. Humidex values of 35 to 40. Maximum temperatures of 28 to 30 degrees Celsius and humidex values of 34 to

Canada Day Line UP

Celebrate Canada Day at the North Bay Waterfront with a full day of live music, family fun, and community activities, capped off by a fireworks finale at dusk (weather permitting). Whether you’re taking part in the road race or sailboat regatta or cheering from the sidelines, you can also

Ontario Launching New Digital Fishing and Hunting Licensing Service

Province creating new digital licensing system to make fishing and hunting easier across Ontario To make it easier for anglers and hunters to purchase licences and tags, the Ontario government is creating a new licensing system, FishHuntON. Launching in early 2027, FishHuntON will provide residents with more convenient and flexible

Two Troops and former Trapper drafted to NHL

By Richard Coffin Two North Bay Battalion players were drafted by NHL teams on the weekend. Centre Ryder Cali was selected by the Florida Panthers in the second round, while the San Jose Sharks picked defenceman Alexander Karmanov in the seventh round. West Nipissing’s Andre Mondoux, a former Trappers’

Street Crime Unit Investigation $197,000 in Illicit Drugs Seized

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) investigation has resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than $197,000 worth of illicit drugs after search warrants were executed at a residence on Marshall Park Drive in North Bay and a residence on

Legacy naming policy could be on the way at the city

By Richard Coffin June 29, 2026 A councillor motion coming forward Tuesday night looks to create a legacy naming policy in the city. If approved, staff would be directed to research and report back on best practices and provide a draft naming policy for all non-commercial honorific or commemorative naming

New CEO for Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North

By Richard Coffin Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, which includes North Bay and the Nipissing region, has a new Chief Executive Officer. Meghan Taylor has taken on the role. Officials say she brings 12 years of progressive leadership experience at the organization, most recently serving as Senior Director of

City getting ‘pucks in a row’ ahead of Community and Rec Centre opening

By Richard Coffin The city’s new Community and Recreation Centre is the subject of a couple of council items Tuesday night. During a special committee meeting, which starts at 5:30 pm, arena-related user fees are the subject of a public meeting. Ice rates and building rental fees for

DELEAN, Raymond

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at Au Chateau (Sturgeon Falls) on Thursday June 25, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Raymond was the beloved husband of the late Andrée (nee Vachon) Delean, and the loving father to Shelly (Richard), Carl, and Darren (Diane). He

Colonel John "Tex" Mitchell, RCAF (Ret'd)

1930-2026  Following an extraordinary life of adventure, service and athletic achievement, Col. John (Tex) Mitchell passed away peacefully at his home on the lake on June 24th in the care of his loving partner, Kim Crumpton.  Tex was born in Saskatoon in 1930. Growing up through the Great Depression and

Lola Godin

Passed away at Nipissing Mannor on June 22nd, 2026, in her 84th year. Lola was born October 21st, 1942, in Timmins Ontario.  She was the loving mother of Monique Lalande (Rick), Linda Welter (Russ), Russell Martin (Tanya) and Brad Martin (Tessie).  Lola was the cherished grandmother of Kyle Giroux (Maddison)

Ontario Modernizing Immigration Program to Fill In-Demand Jobs

New program will meet changing labour market demands while protecting opportunities for Ontario workers  Ontario is transforming the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to better align immigration with labour market needs and with a clear focus on addressing critical workforce shortages across key sectors of the economy. The redesigned OINP

Hot Summer Nights returns to the North Bay

At the waterfront this Civic Holiday weekend, featuring free live music and a friendly Movie in the Park. Taking place Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, the annual event includes a tribute to ZZ Top on Friday, a tribute to The Chicks on Saturday, and a free Movie in

DUGUAY, Lynn

Peacefully passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday June 24, 2026, at the age of 75 years. Lynn was the beloved wife of Raymond Duguay, and the loving mother to Thomas Grabowski and Ashley Grabowski. She was the cherished grandmother to Ashton and great-grandmother to Chloe.

Council being asked to extend airport financial support

By Richard Coffin Up until now Jack Garland Airport hasn’t had to tap into a subsidy provided by the city to cover operating costs. But that’s changed. “It is projected that the Airport will require $200,000 at the end of June 2026 and will be utilizing the

June 16 disturbance at NBRHC leads to charges

By Richard Coffin A 31-year-old city man is facing charges, including mischief and assault, after a disturbance at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) on June 16.   The North Bay Police Service says officers responded at approximately 10:00 p.m., to reports a person attempted to access a

City rewarded for exceeding 2025 housing target

By Richard Coffin The City of North Bay is receiving $336,000 through the third and final round of the Building Faster Fund from the province. The money is provided to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. Officials say North Bay broke