Local Business

By Brad Aubin There was a slight increase in the number of homes sold through the MLS System of the North Bay and Area REALTORS Association last year. Officials say 1,212 units were sold in 2025, up 3.9% from the year before. Also up was the annual average

Port North Bay Advantages of Renting Fully Furnished Office Space  As businesses seek greater flexibility and efficiency, renting fully furnished office space has become an increasingly popular choice. This modern office solution allows companies to move in quickly, reduce costs, and focus on growth rather than logistics. From startups to

By Richard Coffin The coffers at the City of North Bay have been bolstered by over $6 million since Cascades Casino opened in March 2022.   This after the latest quarterly payment from OLG for hosting the casino in the community.   North Bay received $365,000 for Oct 1. to Dec.

By Richard Coffin $2.6 million is being allocated to housing projects in the city as part of year two of the Housing Accelerator Fund. The city says it’s a federal funding program designed to help municipalities improve housing processes and accelerate the creation of new housing. Applications are

By Richard Coffin It’s a big weekend for the Fur Harvesters Auction in North Bay. A trappers’ convention is taking place Friday and Saturday, and the general public is invited to learn about the industry, what’s happening right in their own backyard, and more. “If folks are interested

By Richard Coffin It’s certainly a happy new year for the 100 highest paid Chief Executive Officers in Canada. A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) says as of 9:23 am Friday (Jan. 2) they will have already made what the average worker earns

By Richard Coffin Dalron Senior Living is marking the start of a new chapter as the sole owner and operator of four retirement communities in the north, including North Bay’s Marina Point Village. Officials say after supporting the residences, which include two in Sudbury and one in Timmins, from

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is thinking long-term as it calls for a renewed provincial partnership to help sustain the forestry industry. “When Ontario invests in the North, the entire province benefits,” says Dave Plourde, FONOM President and Mayor of Kapuskasing. “We are asking the

By Richard Coffin A new air service will be connecting North Bay with Toronto starting this winter. Propair, a regional air carrier based in Northern Quebec, is launching the service from Jack Garland Airport in February. The move comes as Air Canada is suspending its flights from North Bay to

Downtown Business Survey Highlights Strong Support for NBPS Storefront The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has released the results of its recent survey of downtown businesses, assessing the NBPS storefront and its impact on community safety. The survey, conducted from October 30 to November 15, 2025, included responses from 47