North Bay

April 16, 2026 We’re learning more about how this week’s rainfall and flooding impacted the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Officials say because of elevated volumes, a secondary bypass was initiated at the plant to protect the treatment process, allowing partially treated effluent to be discharged to Lake

April 16, 2026 A Flood Warning remains in effect for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed while a Flood Outlook has been issued for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam. “Approximately 80 mm of rain fell across the watershed between April 12 and 14,” says Angela Mills,

Amid Rising Water Levels and Flooding Risks The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the community to exercise caution as recent rainfall and spring runoff are causing rising water levels and localized flooding throughout the area. Conditions are expected to persist over the coming days. Current and forecasted weather

Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook has been issued for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam and a Flood Warning remains in effect for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to

Flooding on some streets occurred due to a combination of already-elevated water levels from the spring melt and a large amount of rain falling in a very short period. This created a surge of runoff that exceeded the immediate capacity of parts of the stormwater system, leading to temporary flooding

By Richard Coffin A council committee is looking for more information involving a 40-spot day care centre proposal on Gertrude Street. It would see a residence become a full-fledged day nursery only, with no one living there. Staff had recommended the request be denied. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

By Richard Coffin A federal petition calling for the government to establish an Independent Military Honours Review Board, and consider awarding the Canadian Victoria Cross, is coming to the floor of the House of Commons. Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort (Liberal) is presenting the petition on Wednesday. Valour in the Presence

The clean-up continues after parts of the city were flooded on Tuesday. By Richard Coffin “We talk about the 100 year storms. Well, I think we just witnessed one,” says Mayor Peter Chirico. “Reports from the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is that’s the highest level that’s ever been

Due to rising water levels and ongoing localized flooding, the City of North Bay and the North Bay Battalion are advising that tonight’s game has been postponed due to limited access to Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens related to localized flooding and related road closures. STAY INFORMED – Click here to

By Richard Coffin Area Photos The North Bay Police Service is advising caution as recent rainfall and spring runoff are causing rising water levels and localized flooding throughout the area. Officials say condition are expected to persist over the coming days. They say current and forecasted weather conditions may lead