North Bay

By Richard Coffin Council is calling for urgent action on safety improvements along Highways 11 and 17 in Northern Ontario. They supported a motion to that effect on Tuesday night. Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield says it’s about advocating for the safety of the people they represent, ensuring the critical

By Richard Coffin The city is buying Laurentian Ski Hill and Janey Avenue property on the escarpment owned by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). Council approved the $1.4 million purchase on Tuesday night. It includes about 50 hectares of land, including the ski hill and the Interpretive Centre

Public Safety Alert Following an urgent public safety alert from North Bay Police Service and a notice from Nipissing First Nation, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has confirmed 13 opioid-related overdoses were reported between March 30 and April 4 across the Nipissing district. Of the

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced earlier this year that, to protect Ontario’s snowmobile network and the communities that rely on it, our government provided the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) with an additional $3.9 million, bringing total support to $4.9 million for the 2025–26

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is launching a focused campaign to promote awareness and enforcement of pedestrian crossover rules. Officers will be monitoring motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to ensure compliance and educate the public on safe road use. Reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities on our streets is a key

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is asking the public for help in locating Hope, a 16-year-old girl who has been reported missing. Officials say concern for her safety is escalating, as she has been missing for several days and has not been located despite ongoing efforts. Hope

By Richard Coffin Council is expected to tab two new council representatives on the Cassellhome board. A staff report on the two vacancies is coming up at Tuesday night’s meeting. At the last meeting a motion to maintain councillors Chris Mayne and Mark King as the representatives, despite being

A Flood Watch has been issued for the Wasi River through Chisholm, East Ferris, and Callander and Chippewa Creek in North Bay. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook continues for most of the NBMCA watershed and a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety continues for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising of a significant increase in drug overdose deaths in North Bay. They’ve issued an urgent public safety alert. Officials say they’re investigating, adding early indications suggest the unregulated drug supply may be contaminated. STAY INFORMED – Click here

The City of North Bay would like to remind everyone to report any potholes you see by calling 705-474-4340 or by filling out a form: https://northbay.ca/services.../report-a-problem/roads/. City crews continue working to repair winter damage to city streets. Patching in the Spring is generally a temporary