North Bay

By Richard Coffin Over $386,000 is flowing to seven Senior Active Living Centres (SALC) in Nipissing. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the funding will help the SALC programs deliver the services and community connections seniors need to live healthier, more independent lives. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished

By Richard Coffin The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is mapping its future over the next few years. Officials launched the Y’s 2026–28 Strategic Plan, titled ‘Foundations for the Future’ on Thursday. It focuses on increasing access to programs and services, strengthening support for youth and families, advancing health

By Richard Coffin New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) kicks off its 28th annual Sound Travels Festival with a Pride concert Saturday night. It’s sponsored by Almaguin Pride and features Kat Estacio and Barry Truax, 2SLGBTQI+ sound artists from different generations. The opening concert starts at 6 pm at

By Richard Coffin Eleven of the 13 stunt driving charges filed in May by the North Bay OPP were for excessive speed. Drivers were nabbed going between 41 and 87 km per hour over the posted speed limits on various highways in Bonfield, Callander, East Ferris, North Bay and Powassan.

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a Toronto man following an investigation into an alleged door-to-door fraud scheme involving false claims about government-funded energy rebates. On the morning of Feb. 20, 2026, an individual attended a residence in the Birch Haven area and allegedly claimed to be representing

A Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North Bay and District staff member has been recognized for three decades of kindness, leadership and service to the community. As the third annual Kindness Week wrapped up on Friday, May 29, Peer Support worker Arif Majeed received the Mary Davis Heart of Kindness

Residents and visitors to the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts can expect to see new signage at public beaches this summer to help them make an informed decision before entering the water. After an internal assessment, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has shifted away from

By Richard Coffin Work will soon be getting underway on a regulation cricket ground and two new FIFA sized soccer fields at the Omischl Sports Complex. At this week’s meeting, Council approved a change order with EllisDon for nearly $5.9 million. It also includes repairs to artificial turf

By Richard Coffin This year’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $65,000 for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). The event was held on Sunday at Osprey Links Golf Course in Callander. Officials say proceeds this year are supporting a Central Monitoring

By Richard Coffin Five honorary degrees are being bestowed by Nipissing University at next week’s convocation ceremonies. Recipients include former MP and Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota, Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing Beckie Scott, former CTV News national anchor Lisa LaFlamme,  former Chief Justice of the