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By Richard Coffin Another $415,869 is flowing to the city coffers from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). It’s the latest quarterly payment for North Bay hosting Cascades Casino. Since the gaming site opened in March 2022, the city has received more than $6.8 million. Port North

By Richard Coffin More than $33,000 in suspected drugs and $33,000 in Canadian cash has been seized by city police. This after what initially started out as a robbery investigation with officers called to a home on the 500 block of McNamara Street last Thursday. Police say two

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says the Ministry of Transportation has taken over responsibility for regulating rideshare operators, drivers and vehicles in several northeastern communities, including those in the North Bay area. Officials say it’s because the Northlander Rideshare Pilot Program is now in effect. They

By Richard Coffin Nipissing’s MPP is welcoming an agreement between nine provinces to allow direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages for personal use. “As Canada continues to build a more streamlined and resilient economy, Ontario is proud to have co-led the landmark direct-to-consumer agreement, unlocking new market opportunities for local

By Richard Coffin Work on Carmichael Drive starts Wednesday morning. The city says the existing road surface will be broken up between Voodoo Crescent and Four Mile Lake Road as part of planned road rehabilitation work. It’s expected to continue throughout the week. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished

By Richard Coffin Another current city council member is now seeking the mayor’s chair in North Bay. Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield has filed her nomination papers. Councillor Jamie Lowery is also seeking the city’s top job, along with Connor Currie. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern

By Brad Aubin Three people are facing charges after an assault at a local restaurant. City police say on July 10th around 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a reported assault at a business in the area of Algonquin and Shirreff Ave. Police say one person was transported to

By Richard Coffin The finalists have been announced for the 2026 North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce Evening of Excellence Awards. “We’re incredibly proud to highlight the passion, innovation, and resilience of our local business community,” says Donna Backer, Chamber CEO. “Each finalist represents the spirit of entrepreneurship

By Richard Coffin More than $31,000 was raised for the North Bay and District Humane Society at last week’s Monaghan and Furry Friends Scramble. “The tally is in and the community has once again displayed an amazing capacity for caring about vulnerable pets,” reads a post on social

Bernadette "Bernie" Hattie Brown (Facette), passed away on June 15, 2026, in her 94th year at Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay, Ontario. Born in 1932 in Callander to Louis and Alice Facette, she will be remembered for her love of family, love of sports (especially curling and