North Bay

By Richard Coffin (Update) It was announced during council’s meeting on June 2, the councillor motion to increase the next mayor’s remuneration to $115,000 was withdrawn.  It would have represented a 35% increase in the annual allowance.  During the same meeting, Councillor Gary Gardiner gave notice that

By Richard Coffin Don’t expect to see any wrecking balls on Gertrude Street just yet. A committee report that includes moving forward with decommissioning and demolishing West Ferris Arena has been moved back to committee. This after Tuesday’s council meeting included a public presentation, a councillor wanting to

By Richard Coffin The Lake Nipissing shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Drive and Parks Creek are no longer under a flood warning. That from the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority. “Conditions across the watershed continue to improve following the spring freshet, with water levels and flows continuing to recede,

By Richard Coffin Stockdale Road will be closed to through traffic between Airport Road and McKeown Avenue June 3 and 4 from 8 am to 3 pm. The city says the closure is to allow for hydro pole replacement. Local traffic will be allowed to get through. Drivers are encouraged

New partnership will help high school students get hands-on learning outside the classroom to prepare for rewarding, in-demand careers The Ontario government is investing $4 million to support new opportunities for high school students to build confidence, develop leadership skills and gain meaningful real-world experience. Through new partnerships with The

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is looking to identify a suspect after a break-and-enter at a downtown business last month. Police say a person broke into the retailer on the 100 block of Main Street East at about 4:30 am on Friday, May 15. Surveillance cameras

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Community Foundation is supporting 23 groups this year with grant funding. Officials say nearly $158,000 in grants are helping sustain charitable projects impacting our community. “Our Annual Community Grants stream provides charities and nonprofits in North Bay and Area the opportunity to fill

By Richard Coffin Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort is acknowledging supporters after what she earlier called ‘historic Victoria Cross’ news from the House of Commons. On Friday, Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne MP Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, confirmed the Government of Canada has agreed to establish an independent

By Richard Coffin Nipissing First Nation (NFN) is gathering community feedback as they work toward developing a potential twin-pad arena and hotel near Yellek. “This is an important opportunity to guide a proposed project that could support youth development, community wellness, cultural expression, and economic growth for generations to come,

"This was a deeply unsettling incident" The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a North Bay resident after an alleged break and enter at a residence. On May 29, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., the NBPS Patrol Section responded to a report of a break and