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By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) says it is looking forward to working with the province’s new and returning cabinet ministers. Premier Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet on Thursday. Portfolios changing hands include Agriculture, Infrastructure, Labour, Tourism and more.  One new post includes an Associate

By Richard Coffin Twiggs Coffee Roasters on Fraser Street will be closed a bit longer than officials had hoped. The restaurant, which was closed after a fire Aug. 22, won’t reopen for at least another month. In a social media update, they say the smoke damaged more than they

By Brad Aubin The North Bay Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old. City police say the youth was last seen around 1:30 this morning in the Riverbend Road Area, and are concerned for his well-being. He’s described as 5’8″

By Richard Coffin City residents may want to circle Monday, Oct. 5 on the calendar. That’s when the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate is taking place. The business group and Cogeco are hosting the event that evening (7 pm). Port North Bay - Fully Furnished

By Richard Coffin An emergency exercise involving the new Northlander passenger train is planned for later this month. Ontario Province Police say it’s taking place in Temiskaming Shores, on Thursday, Sept. 24. The OPP says it will give emergency responders the opportunity to practice and evaluate their coordinated response

By Richard Coffin Still no specifics have been publicly released on a Presidential visit to North Bay, but a Ukraine Air Enterprise A319 is slated to arrive at Jack Garland Airport, just after 1 pm Friday. According to Flight Aware, it’s flying here from Toronto. The plane departed Calgary

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Denise St.Onge (Amyotte)  She was truly one of a kind. Funny, kind, thoughtful, and full of life, she had a gift for making people laugh and bringing joy wherever she went. She was

By Richard Coffin Residents, businesses, community groups, and others can now directly support the athletes coming to the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Winter Games in North Bay Officials have launched the ‘Draft an Athlete’ program, with 300 from across Ontario expected to compete locally during the games. “$500 is

By Brad Aubin A North Bay woman has been charged after the OPP says police were provided false information in connection with an ongoing death investigation in Moose Factory, Moose Cree First Nation. Police believe 21-year-old Loni Chum was struck by a pickup truck last November 2023. She was taken

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP has laid several impaired charges after various incidents around the area over the past few weeks.   Two were the result of traffic complaints, including one last Thursday involving an ATV and reported wheelies being performed in East Mills Township.   A 43-year-old Port Loring