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By Richard Coffin We’re learning more about money the city is receiving to develop a Climate Risk and Adaptation Plan. City welcomes funding to help understand and prepare for climate risks [RELATED] Funding to develop a climate risk and adaptation plan in North Bay “This funding will help us

By Richard Coffin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services continues to help area residents who are most in need to improve their home safety. They’ve taken part in the Project Zero – Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Program since 2024. The public safety initiative developed by the Fire Marshal’s

Letter to the Editor, The Northern Pines site has a lot more going on than just the low-barrier shelter, and that needs to be part of the conversation. Northern Pines is also home to Transitional Supportive Housing beds where individuals have made the difficult decision to transition from a life

(April 21, 1945- September 27th, 2026) Words cannot express the deepest sense of loss and heartbreak at the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Son of the late Jim and Ruth (Croutch) of Sundridge. Doug leaves behind his wife Colette (Laporte), sons Michael (deceased), Justin,

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday September 24th, 2026 at the age of 93.  Predeceased by his wife Phyllis (nee Eden) and his son Lenny. He leaves behind his son Charles and his grandchildren Cole, Blake, Misty, Karla, Shawn and Michael. He will be

With deep sadness the family of Hugh Carl Stickle announce his passing in North Bay, Ontario on September 16, 2026.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Claudette (Corbeil); his three children Carolyn (John), Paul (Betty) and Charles (Leslie); four grandchildren Jennifer (Peter), Jessica (Andrew), Carley (Cody) and

By Richard Coffin The Gathering Place says it has paid off its $465,000 debt to the Canada Revenue Agency. Officials say less than two years ago that debt threatened to close the community kitchen. They add through all of it, the doors stayed open, and not a single weekday

By Richard Coffin The Coach and Assistant General Manager of the North Bay Battalion is heading behind the bench for the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) team at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge. Ryan Oulahen has been named head coach of Team CHL. The two-game series takes place Dec. 1-2 in

By Richard Coffin Expect to see a lot of pink at the waterfront on Sunday. That’s when the CIBC Run for the Cure is taking place. Ella Oschefski, a daughter and niece to two breast cancer survivors, is this year’s Hope speaker. Officials say Ella’s perspective is

By Richard Coffin Fourteen kilometres of new passing lanes are being added to Highway 11 in Northeastern Ontario. That announcement from the province, which also announced its replacing the Hearst truck inspection station. Officials say the new passing lanes are located in five different townships (Benoit, Calder, Gill, Grenfill and