North Bay

By Richard Coffin The water may still be a bit chilly, but the freshwater docking system pool at The Cove on Trout Lake returns this week. The city says the C-shaped dock provides a 50-metre swimming area, including 2–4 lanes for swimming and aquatic programs. It was first installed

By Richard Coffin The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay is once again putting together backpacks filled with donated essential items, for those in need. Officials will be accepting donated items for the Backpacks of Love Campaign this weekend. They will be at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption

The NICU Charity Golf Tournament, presented by North Bay Mazda returns May 31st, is kicking off the golf tournament season at Osprey Links Golf Course. The day features games throughout the course, lunch, chicken parmesan dinner, and a live and silent auction with many great prizes available. Doubling your impact,

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is warning residents to be cautious when hiring contractors following reports of construction-related frauds and scams in our community. Scammers may pose as asphalt pavers, roofers, contractors, and home maintenance workers, often going door-to-door or leaving flyers in mailboxes offering “special deals” for cash.

By Richard Coffin If the lack of snow, ice and cold temperatures wasn’t enough of a reminder, city police say the deadline to remove your studded tires is getting closer. The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) says under the Highway Traffic Act, vehicles registered in Northern Ontario may use

By Richard Coffin The first council candidate in North Bay has thrown their hat in the ring. Darryl Skinner is seeking one of ten councillor seats at the table. Nominations opened last Friday. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites Available As of early Wednesday morning, there

By Richard Coffin It’s McHappy Day (Wednesday, May 6) and three charitable groups are benefiting in our area. A portion of sales at McDonald’s restaurants in North Bay and Sturgeon Falls supports Youth Mental Health at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, One Kids Place, and Ronald McDonald

Drug-related overdose activity has surpassed levels seen during the COVID‑19 pandemic, with 42 opioid-related overdoses reported to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) over the course of April 2026, compared to 38 in September 2020. Of the 42 overdoses, four resulted in death. This is

Mental Health Week is May 4 to 8 in North Bay. The flag raising at City Hall’s Leger Square recognized and officially kicked off the Mental Health Weekweek and this year’s theme of connection — highlighting the importance of reaching out, supporting one another, and prioritizing mental well-being. Explore

As a new season brings warmer temperatures and people spend more time outdoors, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is encouraging the public to become more aware of ticks. The campaign comes after the Health Unit recorded its highest number of Lyme disease cases in 2025,