North Bay

By Richard Coffin If you live in the rural parts of North Bay, the city is hoping you’ll consider joining the Rural Advisory Committee. Officials say having people on the committee that live outside the urban part of the city can help communicate the unique needs and interests of

By Richard Coffin (Update: April 9) The North Bay Police Service reports it has safely located missing youth Hope. Officials are thanking the community for their support during the search. Earlier this week Police said there was some concern after she hadn’t been seen since April 1.   STAY INFORMED

By Richard Coffin Well over a decade after it was cancelled, Premier Doug Ford arrived on the new Northlander train in North Bay on Thursday. The province says the visit marked a critical step in the passenger rail service’s return to service later this year. Details on fares have

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is providing an update on homelessness services in the District, highlighting new transitional housing capacity and the continuation of essential shelter services. Later this spring, Northern Pines Phase 3 will convert to transitional housing, creating 24 transitional housing units for the

By Richard Coffin North Bay Councillors Mac Bain and Gary Gardiner have been elected as city representatives on the Cassellholme Board. The vote was held at Tuesday night’s meeting. Four councillors put their names forward. Bids by councillor Jamie Lowery and councillor Chris Mayne, who was previously removed by

By Richard Coffin Council is calling for urgent action on safety improvements along Highways 11 and 17 in Northern Ontario. They supported a motion to that effect on Tuesday night. Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield says it’s about advocating for the safety of the people they represent, ensuring the critical

By Richard Coffin The city is buying Laurentian Ski Hill and Janey Avenue property on the escarpment owned by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). Council approved the $1.4 million purchase on Tuesday night. It includes about 50 hectares of land, including the ski hill and the Interpretive Centre

Public Safety Alert Following an urgent public safety alert from North Bay Police Service and a notice from Nipissing First Nation, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has confirmed 13 opioid-related overdoses were reported between March 30 and April 4 across the Nipissing district. Of the

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced earlier this year that, to protect Ontario’s snowmobile network and the communities that rely on it, our government provided the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) with an additional $3.9 million, bringing total support to $4.9 million for the 2025–26

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is launching a focused campaign to promote awareness and enforcement of pedestrian crossover rules. Officers will be monitoring motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to ensure compliance and educate the public on safe road use. Reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities on our streets is a key