North Bay

By Richard Coffin A couple of Cassellholme-related motions are coming up at next Tuesday’s council meeting. One calls on council to reaffirm Chris Mayne and Mark King as city representatives on the Cassellholme Board and reject the long-term care home board’s request for their replacement. The other motion

By Richard Coffin You may notice an increase in military traffic in the area this weekend and next. Army Reserve personnel from 33 Canadian Brigade Group are conducting transport and supply convoys as part of a major simulated combat training event in Petawawa. Various units from multiple Ontario communities, including

The James Bay OPP, with assistance from the OPP NER Crime Unit, has arrested and charged one individual following a significant fraud and theft investigation involving an industrial operation located northeast of Cochrane. An internal audit revealed that over approximately 2.5 to 3 years, large quantities of building materials,

The City of North Bay is seeking qualified vendors to operate food services in the new Community and Recreation Centre. This year-round commercial space offers an opportunity to provide quality food services to residents and visitors. All bid details, documents, and submission instructions are available through the City’s Bids

By Richard Coffin We’re learning more about this year’s Sports Award winners and Hall of Fame inductees in North Bay.    Waterskier Jaimee Bull is receiving the Jack Burrows Memorial Award for Sports Achievement of the Year for 2025.  Last summer, she successfully defended her crown to become a

By Richard Coffin Preparations for the 2026 Municipal Election are starting to ramp up. Right now, officials are encouraging you to check and make sure you’re on the voting list. Just visit registertovote.on.ca and check, update or add your information to the voters list. Port North Bay

Municipal roads off Highway 11 have now been plowed and sanded. As a result, the City of North Bay’s Significant Weather Event declaration from March 16 has been lifted. Crews will continue regular winter maintenance operations. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

Province supporting local festivals, small businesses and tourism To help support local tourism and drive economic growth, the Ontario government is expanding “bring-your-own” (formerly tailgate) event permits for municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events, including farmer’s markets, movie screenings, art exhibits and neighbourhood festivals. The expanded permit

Due to the ongoing winter storm and the closure of Highway 11 by the OPP, the Merrick Landfill is closed today until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation, and please remember to drive safely. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is

By Richard Coffin The city has declared a Significant Weather Event for several roads off Highway 11 north. It’s due to the recent adverse weather conditions and the extended closure of the highway. They include: · Marsh Drive · Gregory Drive · Besserer Road · Sunshine Lane · Roy Drive · Cooks Mills Road · Berkely