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By Richard Coffin Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and Canadian Union of Public Employee (CUPE) members are picketing outside the offices of MPPs this week, including locally.   The unions say they’re frustrated by years of underfunding and are demanding more money for the frontline community services they provide.

By Richard Coffin Over 60 speeding charges were filed by city police during its Road Safety Week blitz.   The North Bay Police Service says it intensified traffic enforcement during the week-long initiative (May 12-19).   Other charges include following too closely, failing to stop for red and amber lights, failing to

Another summer of visits to the Dionne Quints Museum is about to begin.   Starting this Friday, they’re open from 10 am to 4 pm every Friday and Saturday, into the fall.   Admission is free.   Report North Bay – Stay Informed – Subscribe for free to your inbox - Click here Officials

By Richard Coffin A doubleheader of games kicks off the roller derby season locally this weekend.   The Nipissing Roller Derby Team plays Toronto’s Hogtown team at 2 pm on Saturday at the Burk’s Falls Arena.   That’s followed, at 4 pm, by a matchup between Hell’s Belles

By Richard Coffin Several events are taking place over the next few days in North Bay, bringing in hundreds of competitors and visitors.     The NOSSA boys’ and girls’ tennis championship is taking place at the North Bay Granite Club on Friday.   About 45 student athletes are competing.    Report North Bay

Province extending Next Generation 9-1-1 funding for another year As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is investing almost $22 million to help municipalities and emergency response centres support the transition to a new 9-1-1 communications system known as Next Generation 9-1-1. “Every second counts when calling

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday May 18, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Bruce was the beloved husband of the late Donna Edwards (nee Gow) and the cherished best friend of Lynne Harrison. He was

1955-2025  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Curtis Chadbourn on May 15, 2025 at his residence in his 70th year.  Curtis was the cherished husband of Wendy and proud father of Lawrence.  Grandpa to Kaydence, Patience, Brock and Chloe.  He is survived by his

Robert will be forever missed by his family, Ramona, daughters Kirsten, Molly (Sylvain Leblond), and most beloved grandchildren, Colton and Olivia.  Robert was predeceased by his Father Marc, Mother Yvonne, brothers Hector and Alain. Also survived by his siblings Suzanne (Mike Carrier), Denis, Joanne (Danny Amyot), Carole (Cory Martin), and

The City of North Bay is pleased to announce that construction is now underway to upgrade a section of Premier Road, from Fowler Street to Champlain Park, including the installation of new sidewalks. Staging for the project has been completed, and the contractor, Pioneer Construction Inc., will begin pulverizing the