North Bay

By Richard Coffin The province is thanking dozens of volunteers in Nipissing. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, recognized 65 volunteers with the Ontario Volunteer Service Award at a ceremony Thursday night. The award i9s given annually to both adult and youth volunteers for their notable contributions and service to organizations,

By Richard Coffin The city is advising drivers that asphalt repairs will take place on Champlain Street between Algonquin Avenue and McKeown Avenue today (Thursday, July 16). Officials say during the work, sections of the road will be fully closed with no through traffic. They add businesses with no alternate

By Richard Coffin Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario continues to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility around the province, including the North Bay area. Environment Canada says conditions may improve for some areas Thursday night. As of Wednesday night, the Ministry of Natural Resources says there are 136

By Richard Coffin Two recent overnight incidents of bikes being stolen at local hotels are being investigated by city police. Officials say vehicle mounted bike rack locks were cut, and the bicycles were stolen. That has the North Bay Police Service reminding the public to take extra precautions to protect

New system is part of Ontario’s $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in the province to a family doctor or primary care team by 2029 The Ontario government is taking the next step toward creating a new provincewide Primary Care Medical Record system by launching

By Richard Coffin Area police are reminding both drivers and pedestrians about the safety risks associated with people soliciting at busy intersections and roadways. This as summer brings increased traffic volumes to, and through, the North Bay area. Along with partner agencies, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the North Bay

By Richard Coffin City police are investigating what they call a substantial theft from a McKeown Avenue retail store. They’re looking to identify a suspect who is believed to have stolen multiple items on July 11. A photo has been released (right) and police are asking for the public’

By Richard Coffin Not only is our area dealing with the heat and humidity, there’s wildfire smoke wafting in. “Smoke drift from fire activity in Northwestern Ontario and the United States is drifting into the Northeast Region and Central Ontario, and may affect air quality in many parts of

By Richard Coffin Current councillor Jamie Lowery has filed his nomination papers to seek the city’s top job. He joins Connor Currie who filed in May Four people are seeking councillor spots so far. Nominations close Aug. 21.  Election Day is Monday, Oct. 26. Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is issuing a hot weather reminder for pet owners. Officials say with more hot weather ahead and recent calls about pets left in cars, they’re reminding people about the dangers of leaving animals unattended in vehicles. They say even with the