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By Éric Boutilier To fund, or not to fund passenger rail in northern areas of Algoma District … That is the question some residents, property owners, municipalities and organizations want an answer to from the federal and the provincial government.  A petition filed earlier this year calls upon parliamentarians to reinstate

Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in celebrating Don's life on Tuesday, August 18, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at 100 Elements (lower level D102) on campus of Hewgill Hall at Canadore College, (parking lot #7), 100 College Drive, North Bay.  Reflections

New measures will improve accountability and ensure real consequences for offenders  Effective August 17, 2026, the Ontario government is bringing into force new measures to strengthen the province’s bail system and protect Ontario communities. As part of the government’s comprehensive bail strategy and ongoing work to make bail

By Richard Coffin Just over 140 climate-related municipal adaptation projects across Canada are receiving more than $34 million in funding. That includes the City of North Bay, which is receiving $105,000. It’ll be used to develop a Climate Risk and Adaptation Plan. Nationwide, projects include adaptation plans, climate-focused

By Richard Coffin The Rotary Club of Nipissing says Lobsterfest has become one of its premier fundraising events, with Special Olympics athletes benefiting this year. $15,000 was raised at the recent event in support of the upcoming 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Winter Games in North Bay. A cheque

By Richard Coffin If you have any thoughts on the future of downtown parking, the City of North Bay wants to hear from you. A Downtown Parking Study is underway. Officials say it will assess current and future parking needs, examine how existing parking resources are being used, identify opportunities

By Richard Coffin A 23-year-old from Phelps has been charged after reports a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) was being driven dangerously on school property in the township. The North Bay OPP says officers responded to Glenvale Drive around 3:30 pm on Tuesday. Provincial police say the investigation determined donuts

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on August 9th, 2026 at the age of 77.  Loving brother of Roger (Karen),Raymond (Carole) and Claudette Dore. Predeceased by his siblings Bob, Anne Cole (Lee-surviving), John Jr. and Marcel “Paddy”. He will be sadly missed by his nieces,

With hearts heavier than words can express, we announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Winston Scott McMillan, who came into this world on August 3, 2026, and passed peacefully on August 8, 2026.  Winston was with us for only five short days, but in those days, he filled

The North Bay Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Holly, a 28-year-old female who has been reported missing. Holly, female, age 28, is described as: * Height: Approximately 5’2” * Build: Thin * Eyes: Blue * Hair: Brown * Other identifying information – a heart tattoo under right eye, and tattoos