North Bay

The Ford government’s controversial education legislation has passed third reading at Queen’s Park, after the government limited debate and eliminated the committee stage. Bill 33 will make it easier for the education minister to appoint supervisors to take the place of elected trustees, something that’s already done

The Near North District School Board says it will make changes where necessary after the final report into a cyberattack against its third-party student information provider. The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario’s final report into the attack against PowerSchool makes several recommendations. It says 20 school boards

The city has finalized the 2026 water and wastewater budget. Officials say if approved, the annual impact for an average residential user would be an increase of $43–$50, or about $3.58–$4.18 per month. A public meeting on the proposed rates will be held on Nov. 26.

Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort says David McGuinty held a town hall meeting with local military personnel. Rochefort says topics ranged from adding military housing, growth at 22 Wing, expanding childcare and military pay raises, which are now in effect and retroactive to April 1. “These measures are about more than

November 14, 2025 The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU), with the support of patrol members, arrested and charged two individuals for drug trafficking in North Bay. The investigation led to additional weapons charges and multiple probation breaches. On November 13, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.

Rotary’s Catch The Ace Progressive Raffle jackpot is now estimated to be $51,000.  The next Catch The Ace draw is taking place on Wednesday, November 19th on YourTV (Cable 12/HD Cable 700) at approximately 7:15 pm.  Tickets for $5 each can be purchased online at www.

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government Ontario is recognizing three veterans in our community with the Ontario Award for Community Service Excellence. Each nominating branch of the Legion will present certificates and lapel pins to award recipients during local ceremonies held in early November, to coincide

There’s an unknown tariff impact tied to a contract for new transit buses that’s up for awarding at a special Council meeting on Monday.  A staff report says five buses are approaching their end of life cycle this year, next year and in 2027.    The $6.4 million

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $38,500 to three arts and culture organizations through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) project grants. This funding supports good jobs, encourages local artists, and helps community arts and culture organizations thrive.  “Our government understands the important role the

New construction brings 160 modern long-term care beds to the community The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of the new Northern Heights Community long-term care home, adding 160 modern long-term care beds to the community. This project is a recipient of the construction funding subsidy top-up and is part