North Bay

With the long weekend comes the usual stat holiday closures on Monday. That includes most retail outlets and government offices, like city hall. There’s no garbage or recycling pick-up on Labour Day. Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here It’ll be delayed a day through the rest

The last long weekend of the summer is here with provincial police across the northeast asking drivers to plan ahead, be patient and make safe driving decisions. The OPP says with increased long weekend traffic comes increased enforcement as they keep tabs on the ‘big four’ causes of collisions and

The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention program to include all individuals aged 75 years and older, helping to protect those most vulnerable during the upcoming respiratory illness season.  “Our government is taking action to protect ourselves and our loved ones by expanding RSV immunizations for

A 26-year-old person from North Bay has been identified as the victim in a fatal collision on Highway 17 in Sudbury.    Provincial police say the head-on collision happened just before 6:30 pm on Wednesday.    The OPP says the driver of a passenger vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene,

Sahibjot Singh, Charged with Attempt Murder of a North Bay Police Officer The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) advises that the plea and sentencing hearing for Sahibjot Singh, 20-year-old male of Brampton, ON, is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Superior Court of Justice – North Bay Courthouse, located

Three area initiatives that promote physical, emotional and psychological safety and well-being are receiving funding from Hydro One. The utility is providing 28 municipalities, charities and Indigenous communities with $25,000 each from the ‘Energizing Life Community Fund’. Money for the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is helping

Help support local families as they prepare for the school year. On Thursday, Aug. 28th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., visit Metro, 390 Lakeshore Drive, for a food drive in support of the North Bay Food Bank. All non-perishable food items and cash donations collected will go

Investment will support 320 young entrepreneurs. The Ontario government is investing an additional $2 million in Futurpreneur Canada to help more young people develop and launch businesses and strengthen Ontario’s economy in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty. The funding will support 320 young entrepreneurs between

Officials are gathering locally in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day. They’re remembering those who have died or been injured by drug use, while supporting family, friends, and others who have been affected by the impact of overdose. An event is being held from 4-7 pm Wednesday (Aug. 27)

North Bay Police Service (NBPS) members, including the Emergency Response Team (ERT), responded to a call on August 24, 2025 reporting a firearm located inside a room at the Quality Inn Hotel on Seymour Street. “Officers responded swiftly to a potentially dangerous situation,” states Insp. McFarlane. “Through effective use of