North Bay

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is confirming the ongoing delivery of the Cold Weather Program by Crisis Centre North Bay for the 2025/26 winter season and providing an update on the Board’s operational direction for 2026. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has charged a male following a drug investigation in North Bay, and officers seized approximately $34,000 worth of drugs, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine. On December 10, 2025, NBPS was notified of an arrest warrant for a North Bay

Planet Youth Nipissing has distributed $82,000 in funding through its Youth Impact Fund, supporting 38 local initiatives across North Bay, West Nipissing and Nipissing First Nation. Provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Program, this funding will strengthen protective factors that promote youth

By Richard Coffin Education Minister Paul Calandra was in North Bay and Parry Sound last week visiting the Near North District School Board. He says based on the visit and a progress assessment of the new K-12 school in Parry Sound, it’s clear the new school will not be

By Richard Coffin Two Southern Ontario residents are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Powassan on the weekend. Ontario Provincial Police officers stopped a vehicle for speeding at about 5 pm on Saturday. The OPP says a search resulted suspected cocaine, oxycodone tablets, cannabis,

By Richard Coffin Prep work continues for the coming snowmobile season. The North Bay Snowmobile Club has been packing area trails, which remain closed at this time. On the weekend officials said the snow is still a bit thin, but every pass helps push frost into the ground and the

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) conducted a two-night traffic enforcement initiative on Lakeshore Drive, focusing on speeding following the recent reduction of the posted speed limit to 50 km/h. The goal of the initiative was to reinforce driver awareness of the new speed limit and to address ongoing

Level 1 Condition Issued for the North Bay – Mattawa Watershed A Low Water Advisory for Level 1 Conditions has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). This is downgrading the confirmed Level 2 Condition that was issued in October. "Streamflow across

By Richard Coffin The Township of Calvin is receiving up to $405,000 in provincial disaster recovery funding. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced the money to help cover emergency response costs and critical infrastructure repairs after flooding in June. “We heard the call from the Township of Calvin that

By Richard Coffin If you’re heading to the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC), you’re required to wear a mask in all patients care areas.   The hospital put the measure in place, as of Monday (Dec. 15) because of the current level of hospitalizations from respiratory viruses and