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By My North Bay Now Staff Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day election campaign. Carney, a former Bank of Canada governor who became prime minister on March 14, faces a challenge from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, New

The City of North Bay is hosting a Day Camp on April 4 for children ages 6 to 12 at the Elmwood Community Hub. Kids can enjoy games, activities, and crafts from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited. To register, visit northbay.ca/youthprograms

Seasonal load restrictions are now in place for heavy vehicles on some roads. The annual limits, which are in effect until May 15th, aim to prevent our roads from being permanently damaged during the spring thaw. Report North Bay – Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free During the reduced load period,

Lumberjacks ride Shillinglaw to victory over Voodoos Buoyed by a four-point night from their captain Adam Shillinglaw, the Hearst Lumberjacks went on to down the Powassan Voodoos 7-2 Saturday in the second meeting of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. This sees the Lumberjacks

1935-2025  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Smith at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on March 11, 2025, at 90 years of age.  Len was the devoted husband of Gert Smith for 70 years. He was the proud father of 2 daughters and

It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Louise Gregory.  She passed on March 16, 2025 at the NBRHC with her family and friends at her side. Pat was predeceased by her son, Dean, in 1994, and her husband, Ches in 2016. She leaves

1939-2025  A dedicated, strong, kind, loving and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, Godmother aunt and friend who treasured her family above all. She was a wonderful caregiver with more than 40 years of service as a registered nurse. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family

Lirim Amidovski scored at 14:41 of the third period, giving the North Bay Battalion a 5-4 victory Friday night over the Niagara IceDogs and guaranteeing the Troops at least a tiebreaker playoff game for an Ontario Hockey League postseason berth. North Bay improved its won-lost-extended record to 27-34-6 for

Hearst outscores Powassan in series opener A two-goal night from defenceman William Pâquet helped propel the Hearst Lumberjacks past the Powassan Voodoos 7-4 Friday in their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final series opener at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. After leading the Voodoos in tallies during the regular season, Cayden

A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety has been issued for the North Bay – Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). The previously issued Flood Watch has ended.  “Water levels and flows have increased with the recent snow melt and rain,” stated Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer.