North Bay

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) investigation has resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than $197,000 worth of illicit drugs after search warrants were executed at a residence on Marshall Park Drive in North Bay and a residence on

By Richard Coffin June 29, 2026 A councillor motion coming forward Tuesday night looks to create a legacy naming policy in the city. If approved, staff would be directed to research and report back on best practices and provide a draft naming policy for all non-commercial honorific or commemorative naming

By Richard Coffin Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, which includes North Bay and the Nipissing region, has a new Chief Executive Officer. Meghan Taylor has taken on the role. Officials say she brings 12 years of progressive leadership experience at the organization, most recently serving as Senior Director of

By Richard Coffin The city’s new Community and Recreation Centre is the subject of a couple of council items Tuesday night. During a special committee meeting, which starts at 5:30 pm, arena-related user fees are the subject of a public meeting. Ice rates and building rental fees for

By Richard Coffin A 31-year-old city man is facing charges, including mischief and assault, after a disturbance at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) on June 16.   The North Bay Police Service says officers responded at approximately 10:00 p.m., to reports a person attempted to access a

By Richard Coffin The City of North Bay is receiving $336,000 through the third and final round of the Building Faster Fund from the province. The money is provided to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. Officials say North Bay broke

By Richard Coffin Nearly 60 protests against the Ford government are lined up for Saturday, including locally. Ontario Public Service Employee Union retirees are among the protesters set to gather outside MPP Vic Fedeli’s office at 1 pm.  Officials say some of the reasons they’re holding the demonstrations

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says the investigation into a Sept. 2020 art theft on Silver Lady Lane continues. Earlier this week, we learned the stolen painting has been recovered and sold at auction in New York. “The North Bay Police Service has been notified of the

By Richard Coffin Two projects in Nipissing are receiving provincial funding through the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). $500,000 is going to Drillco Mining and Exploration with just under $250,000 for Osprey Advanced Materials Corporation. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the funding is part of the government’

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is congratulating graduating students while asking them to make safety a priority with celebrations. “Graduation is a time to celebrate your accomplishments and look forward to the next chapter,” said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Warner. “Please plan your ride home, make responsible