North Bay

By Richard Coffin City police have charged three people after a robbery investigation late last month. The North Bay Police Service says officers were dispatched around 1 am on Sept. 27 after reports a person was assaulted on the 200 block of Memorial Drive, and had their belongings taken. Three

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) says its elementary students saw significant gains in every EQAO assessment area this year. Of note, they say the number of grade three students meeting the provincial standard in reading was up 12%, and 16% in writing. Grade 6 math

By Richard Coffin Another election debate has been scheduled locally. This one involves those running for councillor seats. It’s taking place Thursday at Shadfly House (151 Main St. East) with officials saying 21 out of the 25 candidates are taking part. They add, to make sure each candidate is

By Richard Coffin North Bay residents can expect their voter information letters to arrive soon. The city says the letters are in the mail. Once you get it, you’re encouraged to keep it in a safe place with officials saying it includes information needed to vote online, including a

By Richard Coffin A few sparks, a large crowd, plenty of promises, and no shortage of topics. That sums up the mayor’s debate held Monday night at West Ferris Secondary School. The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce and Cogeco hosted the event, with all five candidates taking

By Richard Coffin motorcycle from Highway 17, west of North Bay. Provincial police say around 10 pm on Sept. 30, the motorcycle ran out of fuel and left secured on the shoulder of the highway near Nova Beaucage Road. They say the owner returned the next day and it was

Nipissing University honoured five outstanding alumni during its annual Alumni Awards ceremony held at The Grande Event Centre in North Bay. Hosted by the Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB), the awards celebrate graduates and community champions whose leadership, service, and achievements have made a lasting impact on their professions,

By Richard Coffin Officials with the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Winter Games in North Bay are looking to recruit 600 volunteers. “We’re looking at a significant number but we are confident the people of North Bay will step up and volunteer for this event,” says North Bay Police

By Richard Coffin You’ll notice a city fire truck parked outside a couple of local grocery stores this week. The annual ‘Fill a Fire Truck’ food drive is back, in support of the North Bay Food Bank. On Tuesday, North Bay Professional Firefighters will be set up outside Sobey’

By Richard Coffin More than $90,00 was raised in Sunday’s CIBC Run for the Cure in North Bay, supporting those affected by breast cancer. Country 90.5 CFCH’s Kevin Oschefski was the Determination Award winner as the top fundraiser. Team awards go to the Warriors of Hope,