North Bay

By Richard Coffin North Bay OPP have charged two drivers from Bonfield Township after an incident involving one vehicle. Provincial police say on Saturday, Jan. 3, at approximately 4:20 pm, officers and emergency crews responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a snowbank on Highway 17

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) has a new Director of Education. Officials have announced Jay MacJanet has been appointed to the role. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, the board says he has over 26 years of experience in public education, beginning his career as a

The North Bay Police Service has charged a person with stunt driving after their vehicle was clocked going 55 km/h over the speed limit recently on Lakeshore Drive. Police say the vehicle was going 95 km/h in the posted Community Safety Zone, which is 40 km/h. STAY

By Richard Coffin With Lake Nipissing’s winter fishing season officially open, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) held a joint motorized snow vehicle enforcement campaign. The initiative took place over the first four days of the year. The OPP says officers focused on safety,

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the public and local businesses to be vigilant following an increase in counterfeit Canadian currency in the community. Over the holiday season, local retailers have reported receiving counterfeit $50 bills, some with the serial number AHU5885903. The bills seized in the investigation

By Richard Coffin Ice fishing season is underway on Lake Nipissing, which is once again earning accolades from fishingbooker.com. The lake has been named one the ‘Best Ice Fishing Destinations in Canada. Nine lakes are on the list. “Lake Nipissing is a destination where the ice fishing vibe is

By Richard Coffin MP Pauline Rochefort is encouraging area residents to offer up their thoughts on federal emergency management. Ottawa is seeking public input after the second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history. The public engagement period opened at the end of November and runs through the end of February. “We

North Bay families helped wrap up a milestone year as they gathered at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens on New Year’s Eve for the annual Family First New Year’s Eve event. The celebration featured the sealing of the Centennial Time Capsule, marking the official end of North Bay’s

By My North Bay Now Staff The OPP has launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains east of Mattawa. On Sunday morning around 8:00 a.m., the OPP says officers responded to a report of suspected human remains on North River Road, north of Cedar Lake, in

By Richard Coffin The Dionne Quints Heritage Board has announced Annette Dionne has passed away. “It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Annette on Christmas Eve,” states a post on social media. “Much beloved, Annette had championed children’s rights. She believed it was important to