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By Richard Coffin The Municipality of West Nipissing is warning residents of suspicious posts circulating on social media.    Officials say they appear to be phishing attempts or potential scams, including one asking vendors to sign up for a craft show at the Recreation Centre in March.  The municipality says the

By Richard Coffin A traffic stop at 1:45 am on Wednesday has netted city police about $5,000 worth of suspected drugs. Two North Bay residents, a 39-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, are facing drug possession for the purpose of trafficking charges. The man is also charged with

With demand for results to secure an Ontario Hockey League playoff position tightening, the North Bay Battalion faces three games this week. Coach Ryan Oulahen’s charges play host to the Brantford Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Thursday before visiting the Sudbury Wolves on Friday night and entertaining the Niagara

By Richard Coffin There are now three candidates in Nipissing for the upcoming provincial election.    The New Democrats held a meeting Wednesday night to nominate chef and Mattawa councillor Loren Mick.    Incumbent Vic Fedeli is running for the Conservatives and nursing student Colton Chaput is the Green Party candidate.    Ontarians

January 8, 1933 – January 26, 2025  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Stewart Collins who peacefully left us on January 26, 2025 at the Au Chateau residence in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario.  Born in Témiscaming, QC January 8, 1933, Ken was the beloved son of

By Richard Coffin A mobile clinic is hitting the road in Nipissing District.   The Clinical Access Mobile Partnership involves a Mercedes van with a custom clinical interior that officials say will travel to area communities and enhance healthcare services.   Wendy Smith, Executive Director with the Nipissing Wellness Ontario Health Team

By Richard Coffin The Labour Market Group reports 390 job postings in December in Nipissing District.   It’s up slightly (0.8%) month-over-month and over 6% year-over-year. “While minor, this is a positive change from the past four months where-in there was a decrease in month-over-month numbers due to seasonal

North Bay City Council Approves Water Budget with New Rate Structure North Bay City Council has approved the 2025 water and wastewater operating budget of $27.5 million, shifting the rate structure for a second consecutive year so that billing is based more on usage. The 2025 budget is up

Ontario government is increasing annual funding for its Risk Management Program (RMP) from $150 million to $250 million to enhance support for farmers and the province’s $51 billion agri-food sector. The $100 million increase will help farmers respond to market challenges while boosting their long-term business confidence and competitiveness.

The North Bay Police Service is advising the public that there will be Emergency Response Team (ERT) training on January 29 and 30 at various locations throughout the city. Do not be alarmed if you see an enhanced police presence in areas of North Bay between 8:00 a.m.