North Bay

By Richard Coffin Three area festivals and events are receiving provincial funding.   MPP Vic Fedeli announced $55,000 each for Mattawa Voyageur Days, Le Carnaval in North Bay, and the Smoke ‘N’ Spurs Festival.  “The Experience Ontario 2026 program provides support that is central to the government’s plan to

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is looking to find 11-year-old Camden, who has been reported missing. Police say his health could be at risk. Camden is described as Caucasian, approximately 4’8″, with shoulder-length brown curly hair. He was last seen in the Lorne Avenue area around

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) arrested and charged a man after responding to a call involving an edged weapon in a residential area near Algonquin Avenue and Maplewood Avenue. On April 28 at approximately 4 p.m., the accused approached victims in their driveway, leading to a verbal altercation

By Richard Coffin Chippewa Secondary School has once again placed in the top 25 fundraising high schools in Ontario for the Terry Fox Run. Officials say the school raised $11,572 to earn 22nd place.  This is the third consecutive year that Chippewa has been recognized for the honour. Port

By Richard Coffin Sandbag stations remain available this week due to ongoing flood potential along the Lake Nipissing shoreline. The city says due to a decrease in demand, staffing at locations at Champlain and Sunset parks is being reduced, though pre-filled sandbags will continue to be available at both sites

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP has laid eight stunt driving charges in the last week (Apr. 24-28). Since last Friday, eight vehicles travelling at excessive speeds on Highways 11 and 17 were stopped in North Bay and the surrounding area. Police say that includes one vehicle clocked going

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Provincial Police says no charges are being laid after wrapping up its investigation into the mayor’s credit card expenses. The full statement is below: “The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) appreciates the public interest in this matter, particularly as it concerns allegations against a public,

Investment will celebrate Canadian culture, create jobs and boost local tourism across the province The Ontario government is protecting Canadian culture and identity by investing over $20 million to support nearly 400 festivals and events across the province this year. The funding, made through Experience Ontario 2026, will help boost

By Richard Coffin The community is being invited to bid a fond farewell to Chewie, a dedicated Trauma Support Dog. Victim Services of Nipissing District and the North Bay Police Service are holding a retirement event on Thursday for Chewie, who has served the community for the past eight years.

By Richard Coffin Three Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have been recognized for their dedication to impaired driving enforcement and public safety in the North Bay region.   The Nipissing chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held it’s 2025 MADD Officer of the Year Awards earlier this week.    Among