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The City of North Bay invites residents to take part in its Goods Exchange Day on Saturday, April 25. This biannual community initiative encourages residents to extend the life of items they no longer need by placing them at the curb for others to take. Typical items include furniture, small

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Heath Centre on Wednesday April 22, 2026, at the age of 89 years. Larry was the beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee Hill) Prout and the loving father to Brian Prout (Brigitte). He will

Province taking next step to meet increasing demand, improve competition in the air travel sector and support the creation of thousands of good-paying jobs the Ontario government introduced the Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 that would, if passed, allow the province to take over the City of Toronto’s

Annual funding will help 144 northern municipalities repair roads, bridges and build long-term resilience The Ontario government is investing $15 million in ongoing annual funding through the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund to help northern municipalities continue to improve local infrastructure and support responsible economic growth in the

By Richard Coffin Colonel Shawn Guilbault took over command in a ceremony Friday from Colonel Joe Oldford. Officials says Colonel Guilbault returns with extensive leadership experience, having previously served as both the 51 Squadron Commander and Commander of the Canadian Detachment at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.  They add he

By Brad Aubin The wheels on the bus will be going round and round on Monday (Apr. 27). Details are few, however The Nipissing Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says Alouette Bus Lines and the United Steel Workers Union representing its drivers have reached an agreement. Executive Director Chuck Seguin

By Brad Aubin A 30-year-old from North Bay and a 24-year-old from London are facing drug trafficking charges after a city police street crime unit investigation. The North Bay Police Service says around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday (Apr. 22), officers attended a parked car in the Manitou St.

By Richard Coffin The state of emergency was lifted Thursday in Chisholm Township. Officials say all roads have been re-opened, but ask residents to continue to use care as many areas will continue to be soft due to water content. The emergency measure was put in place April 16 because

By Richard Coffin A local art auction is now live in support of palliative care and bereavement services in our community. Near North Palliative Care Network is hosting the ‘April Showers Bring May Flowers Art Auction and Fundraiser’.  Lauralea Eldridge, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator, says they put out the

By Richard Coffin Discovery Routes says trails don’t just exist; they are built and cared for by people who believe in their power to connect communities. To mark National Volunteer Week, the local trails organization is recognizing six of the hundreds of Trail Champions whose efforts shape the Near