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By Richard Coffin A one-day food drive supporting local food banks and helping address food insecurity across the province is coming up this weekend. Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary members are holding Operation FULL PLATE on Saturday, Oct. 3. In our area, non-perishable food items and other essential goods are being

By Richard Coffin A 37-year-old city man has been charged with arson after a suspicious fire investigation in the 1300 block of Algonquin Avenue. The North Bay Police Service say it was contacted in the early morning hours on Monday by North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, which quickly sniffed

Passed away peacefully at Casselholme Home for the Aged on Friday September 25th 2026.  Predeceased by his wife Edith (nee Siewert-2011). Loving father of Christine, Richard, William and John. He will be sadly missed by his 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Raymond Dumoulin.

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our sweet Paulette Girard (Auntie) (née Gagné) at the age of 68 on July 6, 2026, from a very short, courageous battle of cancer. Paulette was predeceased by her beloved husband Ron, by her parents, her sister Joanne,

New $250 million investment is the next step in the government’s $3.4 billion plan to connect everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029 the Ontario government launched its next call for proposals to create and expand approximately 78 primary care teams that will connect 600,000 more

Letter to the Editor  Why was the report on the iconic West Ferris Arena based on demolishing it, instead of being based on how to save and possibly repurpose it?  The original report was completely one-sided. It only looked at what it would cost to keep running the building strictly

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a person in connection with a series of residential break-and-enters in the Mulligan Drive and Marshall Park Drive area. The accused, Devin CROCKETT, 36-year-old, male, of Bonfield, has been charged with: * Four Counts of Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence * Trafficking

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has made an arrest following an investigation into a fire that is alleged to have been intentionally set, causing more than $5,000 in property damage. The accused, Kyler MECHEFSKE, 37-year-old, male, of North Bay, has been charged with: * Arson – Damage to Property * Fail

By Richard Coffin Whether your family is looking for advice, resources or just a fun day out, One Kids Place Gather & Grow event takes place this Saturday in North Bay. Officials say it’s designed for families with young children up to the age of six. The say several

By Richard Coffin Wednesday (Sept. 30) is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Officials say it’s a time to honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never came home, and all those affected by this part of Canada’s history. An ‘Every Child Matters’ Walk takes