North Bay

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has made an arrest following an investigation into a fire that is alleged to have been intentionally set, causing more than $5,000 in property damage. The accused, Kyler MECHEFSKE, 37-year-old, male, of North Bay, has been charged with: * Arson – Damage to Property * Fail

By Richard Coffin The search for Mélanie Ethier continues 30 years after she went missing in New Liskeard. Ontario Provincial Police say the 15-year-old left a friend’s house early in the morning of Sunday, Sept. 29, 1996 to walk home, which was less than a kilometre away. The OPP

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death. Officials say they have been reported across the district and involved unknown opioids, fentanyl, and crack cocaine combined with unknown substances. The Health Unit

Student capstone project Junk screened at Cinéfest Sudbury  A short film that began as a third-year project in Canadore College’s Digital Cinematography program was named a finalist in the 2026 CTV Best in Shorts competition and screened at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival on September 26. Junk, created

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) and the City of North Bay are advising residents of a film production taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 515 Birchs Rd. During filming, members of the public may hear loud sounds similar to gunfire and may see actors in tactical costumes carrying

By Richard Coffin More than $205,000 was raised in Sunday’s Our Hospital Walk/Run. It was the 20th annual event with more than 645 participants and volunteers supporting local healthcare. Funds raised this year will help provide state-of-the-art medical equipment and patient care at the North Bay Regional

By Richard Coffin Ottawa says $850,000 in FedNor funding will help grow northern Ontario’s music, film and television industries. Officials say the money for Cultural Industries of Ontario North (CION) is expected to create and maintain nearly 45 full-time jobs, all while helping attract new music, film and

By Richard Coffin Nipissing University has a new outdoor classroom. An official grand opening was held Monday afternoon. Designed as a four-season classroom and gathering space, officials say it will enrich learning, foster connection, and create new opportunities for engagement with the land and one another for generations to come.

By Richard Coffin Nipissing Serenity Hospice says it’s a phone that’s connected to nothing, but everything at the same time.   A Wind Phone was recently installed to allow people an opportunity to speak with loved ones that are no longer with us, and to allow the wind to

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested two people, seized more than $100,000 worth of suspected fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine, a loaded handgun and a significant amount of property believed to be stolen during the execution of a search warrant at a North Bay residence. The accused, Jacob