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By Richard Coffin It’s been a century of growth, opportunity and community.   Those words from Mayor Peter Chirico as North Bay officially marked the 100th anniversary of receiving city status from the province.   “We see what has been built and what is maintained, and it is that community that

Vista Radio is excited to announce today it has become Canada’s 2nd largest commercial radio broadcaster with the acquisition complete of the 21 properties formerly owned by Bell Media in British Columbia. Today also marks the launch of exciting new Vista brands that will be heard across the province.

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) is looking to set up a meeting with Mayor Peter Chirico.    Trustees voted to send a letter asking for a meeting to discuss continuing concerns about the low-barrier shelter, located across the street from Chippewa Secondary School.    The board says

By Richard Coffin A Sturgeon Falls retiree is celebrating a $100,000 lotto win.   Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Gerald Beaucage, as he matched the last six of seven numbers in the March 8 Ontario 49 draw.   Report North Bay – Stay Informed – Subscribe for Free here “I was

By Richard Coffin Former Member of Parliament, city councillor and radio broadcaster Bob Wood has passed away.  Social media was flooded with tributes Sunday from former colleagues, politicians and dignitaries. Former Mayor Al McDonald offered his thoughts on social media. “God speed my friend,” McDonald posted on LinkedIn. “For the

Former long serving MP Bob Wood has passed away. Bob was a well-known radio personality, a former MP and in retirement was active in the community with many projects including Project Lifesaver. "For the past 25 years, I had the pleasure of working with Bob on so many projects,

By Richard Coffin The community is being invited to a special event on Monday as North Bay celebrates 100 years of city status.     April 14 marks the day North Bay was officially granted city status by the province.    A formal proclamation starts off the City Hall event at 11 am

An arrest has been made following a hit-and-run collision involving an ATV in Mattawa. On April 3, an ATV was reportedly travelling at high speed through a parking lot on Turcotte Park Road when it struck the side of another vehicle. The ATV driver was ejected but got back on

It is with deep sadness that the family of William “Reggie” McLeod announce his passing on April 9, 2025 at the age of 89.  Reg was predeceased by his parents Ken and Beatrice McLeod of North Bay, his brothers Clarence (Mac) and his wife Velma, Garry and his wife Betty,

The North Bay Police Service is investigating a collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian that occurred on April 11th around 11:30 am. North Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to motor vehicle collision at the intersection of First Avenue West and Cassells Street at around 11:30 am