North Bay

Investment will celebrate Canadian culture, create jobs and boost local tourism across the province The Ontario government is protecting Canadian culture and identity by investing over $20 million to support nearly 400 festivals and events across the province this year. The funding, made through Experience Ontario 2026, will help boost

By Richard Coffin The community is being invited to bid a fond farewell to Chewie, a dedicated Trauma Support Dog. Victim Services of Nipissing District and the North Bay Police Service are holding a retirement event on Thursday for Chewie, who has served the community for the past eight years.

By Richard Coffin Three Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have been recognized for their dedication to impaired driving enforcement and public safety in the North Bay region.   The Nipissing chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held it’s 2025 MADD Officer of the Year Awards earlier this week.    Among

By Richard Coffin Nancy Birtch is the 2026 Kiwanis Citizen of the Year for North Bay. Officials say she’s well known for her volunteer commitments to Pack Sac Smiles, the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, North Bay Community Foundation, MT Davidson School Breakfast program and a host of

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a North Bay man after responding to a weapons-related call in the Cassells Street area, where an individual in breach of court orders was taken into custody and officers seized weapons, ammunition, and suspected crystal methamphetamine. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

By Richard Coffin Municipal election season kicks into gear this week with a couple of key dates. A rescheduled Candidate Information Workshop takes place Wednesday, April 29 at 6 pm in the council chambers at North Bay City Hall. It’s being hosted by the city, Callander, Powassan, and Nipissing

By Richard Coffin Phase I of a solid rock berm on Mattawan Street in Mattawa is expected to be completed Tuesday. Town officials say construction on the berm got started with the level of the Mattawa River continuing to rise. They say if the river rises significantly more the berm

By Richard Coffin The first wildland fires of the season have been reported in the North Bay District. At last check, the Ministry of Natural Resource’s Forest Fire Map shows two of the fires started on Monday and are active. One just south of Feronia Road is 0.4

By Richard Coffin Chances are you’ll have the pick of the litter if you’re looking to add a feline family member to the household. With a steady stream of new arrivals expected throughout the summer, officials say the North Bay and District Humane Society is already being pushed

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a local man with multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act and By-Law 024 Vehicles for Hire and Private Transportation Companies Vehicles, following an investigation into an unlicensed vehicle-for-hire (VFH) operation. On April 24, 2026, members of the NBPS Traffic Section and