North Bay

By Richard Coffin PHARA Community Services is helping reduce barriers for individuals becoming Personal Support Workers while encouraging more people to consider careers in health care and community support services. They’ve awarded two PSW Pathway to Success Scholarships.  Matthew Smith and Kiran Kuriakose are the 2026 recipients. Officials say

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested an 18-year-old and 15-year-old after a dangerous driving investigation involving two motorcycles. On June 14, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the NBPS received multiple reports of two motorcycles being operated in a dangerous manner. The motorcycles were reported to be

By Richard Coffin International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Canada is officially launching operations of its International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC) in North Bay next month. International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Canada is officially launching operations of its International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC) in North Bay next month. Officials say July

Nipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Aziz Douai as its next Provost and Vice-President, Academic for a five-year term, effective September 1, 2026. Dr. Douai will join Nipissing from the University of Regina, where he has served as the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research for

By Richard Coffin Eleven diverse communities in the area are receiving funding to enhance safety and security measures. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced $82,000 through the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant. “The Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant continues to support and protect communities impacted by hate incidents in

By Richard Coffin Council will not be asking staff to report back on remuneration for the next mayor and councillors. A motion put forward by Councillor Gary Gardiner was defeated at Tuesday night’s meeting. Gardiner says the mayor’s job is a full-time position, and fair compensation should be

By Richard Coffin A local man has been posthumously awarded the 2026 CIM Distinguished Service Award by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). Officials say Bernie Robertson was the driving force behind the success of the CIM Northern Gateway Branch for more than two decades. They say

The Mattawa River Canoe Race Results  Despite challenging high winds on the water, the 48th Mattawa River Canoe Race delivered another exceptional day of paddling, camaraderie, and record-breaking performance. A total of 59 boats officially started the 64 km race while 5 competitors took on the shorter 13 km course.

By Brad Aubin Non-emergency incidents can now be reported online in North Bay. City police say it provides another way to report incidents like theft, property damage, lost property and other non-urgent concerns that don’t require an immediate police response. The system is launching with 12 different categories with

By Richard Coffin Seventeen health sciences educators from across the north, including a few from our area, are being recognized by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. NOSM’s Health Sciences Preceptor Awards honour those who are educating the next generation of health sciences professionals. They include registered dietitians,