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The North Bay Police Service has arrested a 38-year-old male for theft and assault with a weapon. At approximately 7:00 p.m. on January 25, 2025, police responded to a reported theft at a cannabis store on Cassells Street, North Bay. The accused had stolen a glass water pipe

By Richard Coffin Winter weather is just one area of concern that Ontario’s transportation minister is keeping tabs on when it comes to highway safety in the north. Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria was in the city on Monday, a day that saw stretches of several highways across the northeast closed

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service now has seven drones to assist officers during active investigations and search and rescue operations.  The service recently purchased two new drones, one large and one small to add to its existing fleet of five drones.    Police say adding a second large

$6 Million for Post-Secondary Institutions to Modernize Infrastructure  The Ontario government is continuing to deliver high-quality post-secondary education by investing $6 million in Canadore College and Nipissing University for the 2024-25 year to modernize infrastructure. This funding will allow for upgrading buildings and acquiring the latest learning tools, ensuring students

She passed away with her family by her side on Monday, January 27th, 2025, at Eastholme Home for the Aged; she was in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Klaus Max Jahn. Cherished mother of Michael Jahn (Susan) of North Bay and Richard Jahn (Leeann) of Barrie. She

With deep sorrow but profound love, we announce Don's passing in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, at 66 years of age. After a brief and courageous battle with illness, with his family by his side, Don fell asleep and slipped away peacefully into the

7:16 PM EST Monday 27 January 2025 Snow Squall Warning in effect for: * North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa Brief, intense snowfall is expected. Visibilities will be rapidly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow. A sharp cold front moving from north to south will bring

By Richard Coffin The city’s main arena on Chippewa Street and home of the North Bay Battalion has a new name. It’ll now officially be known as Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. A deal with the international drilling services company, which has nearly 200 employees in North Bay, was

By Richard Coffin Annual funding is on the rise for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund.   The province has allocated an additional $30 million over the next three years.   Officials say it will support continued economic development in the north, including the expansion of program eligibility to the District of Muskoka.

By Richard Coffin It’s a rail refurbishment contract that secures jobs at Ontario Northland for the next several years.   That from Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation as he announced over $350 million to refurbish 121 Go Transit bi-level rail cars for Metrolinx. “When Northern Ontario succeeds, we all succeed,