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The North Bay Police Service arrested a 34-year-old man of drug trafficking and weapon offences. On March 12, 2025, members of the North Bay Police Service arrested the accused in the 300-block of Lakeshore Drive in relation to two outstanding warrants. A search incident to arrest of the accused by

By Richard Coffin A local secondary teacher continues to represent the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) at the provincial level.   Rick Belisle, with the union’s Nipissing Secondary unit, has been re-elected as a governor with the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) board.  OECTA represents 45,000 teachers in Ontario’

By Richard Coffin Jocelyn Green is the first Executive Director of North Bay Pride.  She has been hired to newly created position.   Officials say Green is a dedicated advocate for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and brings years of experience and a deep passion for fostering inclusivity and equality.   She’s also

By Richard Coffin The Weather Network has issued its Spring Forecast, and we can expect above normal precipitation in our area.    In fact, above normal precipitation is expected for all parts of the province south of the Timmins area.   “The warmer weather will lack commitment through the first half of

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP reports a 52-year-old resident of Kirkland Lake has died after a collision north of the city on Wednesday.   The Ontario Provincial Police says two vehicles collided just before 4:30 pm on Highway 11, Merrick Township, near Tilden Lake Road.  The investigation is

NBMCA begins Ice Removal  The annual ice removal on Parks Creek near Lakeshore Drive is set to begin Monday, March 17 and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is urging the public and snowmobilers to stay off the creek and away from the mouth of the creek at Lake Nipissing.  “The

By Richard Coffin The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce is receiving just over $1.1 million to launch the new North Bay and Area Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program in the region. Anthony Rota, MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming made the FedNor funding announcement.   The five-year project will help

By Richard Coffin The West Ferris Ringette Association is hosting a Birthplace of Ringette Centennial Celebration and offering a chance to ‘Try Ringette for Free’.   The event takes place Friday, March 14 (1-3 pm) at the Sam Jacks Complex.   It’s open to all ages.   Registration can be done online

By Richard Coffin CUPE education workers locally and across the province are calling on the province to increase school board funding immediately and add staff.   A survey of 12,000 members, including 300 from North Bay area school boards, finds underfunding and understaffing has caused widespread violence, burnout and a

By Richard Coffin There’s concern for the well-being of two people as North Bay fire crews battle a house fire on the first block of Lakeshore Drive.   That’s the word from Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders after the call came in at about 2 am.   “This house was