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Construction Scams Targeting North Bay Residents The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is warning residents to be cautious when hiring contractors following reports of construction-related frauds and scams in our community. A recent investigation has revealed an incident where a local victim paid a $12,000 cash deposit to a

It’s being described as a transformative investment in seniors’ health and well-being across Northern Ontario.    That from chair of the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) and Timmins Mayor, Michelle Boileau, on the province making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program permanent.   The province says an additional

The province of Ontario is joining Alberta and Saskatchewan in exploring how best to establish a new East-West economic and energy corridor.   A request for proposals has been issued by the Ontario government for a feasibility study.   Officials say the corridor would include new Alberta-to-Ontario pipelines, bringing Western Canadian oil

There were no injuries after a boat fire at the North Bay Marina just after 3 pm Wednesday. Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders says crews from stations one and three were on the scene within four minutes, with fire and heavy black smoke visible, and quickly snuffed out the blaze.

Peacefully passed away at the Mattawa General Hospital on Monday August 4, 2025, at the age of 71 years. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Rene Desarmeau and best life friend to Jim Green current partner. Marie was the loving mother to Julie Desarmeau and Charles “Chuck” Desarmeau.

Investment will add 2,200 nurses to the province’s health-care workforce by 2029 The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect the province’s health-care system by investing $56.8 million to train 2,200 additional nurses. By expanding the number of nursing training and

Police Apprehend Quebec City Man Quebec City man has been arrested and charged, following a forcible entry and assault on two youths in an incident on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the 500-block area of Lakeshore Drive. At approximately 5:17 p.m., officers arrested the accused without incident after

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is welcoming the new measures introduced by Ottawa to modernize and strengthen Canada’s softwood lumber industry.   FONOM says the federal support includes measures to improve access to financing, enhance market and product diversification, prioritize Canadian wood in federal infrastructure and housing projects,

Theatre Outreach on Stage (TOROS) is on stage this week at West Ferris Secondary School. A cast of 65 students from the Near North District School Board is bringing the musical production Seussical to life this summer. TOROS is a summer school program where students earn high school credits while

The Ontario government is investing $6.9 million through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support the City of North Bay’s eight transit infrastructure projects. Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here  “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is