Latest

By Richard Coffin It’s being billed as an innovative solution to address affordable housing needs in North Bay. The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) and Canadore College are partnering to introduce a cohabitation tenancy model at 681 Commercial Street.   Officials say the goal is to provide

2,000 push-ups in 18 days The Push-Up Challenge and Canadian Mental Health Association rally the support of North Bay and District in their push for better mental health this February.     This February, CMHA North Bay and District is encouraging North Bay locals to push for better mental health by

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