North Bay

By Richard Coffin A local man has been posthumously awarded the 2026 CIM Distinguished Service Award by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). Officials say Bernie Robertson was the driving force behind the success of the CIM Northern Gateway Branch for more than two decades. They say

The Mattawa River Canoe Race Results  Despite challenging high winds on the water, the 48th Mattawa River Canoe Race delivered another exceptional day of paddling, camaraderie, and record-breaking performance. A total of 59 boats officially started the 64 km race while 5 competitors took on the shorter 13 km course.

By Brad Aubin Non-emergency incidents can now be reported online in North Bay. City police say it provides another way to report incidents like theft, property damage, lost property and other non-urgent concerns that don’t require an immediate police response. The system is launching with 12 different categories with

By Richard Coffin Seventeen health sciences educators from across the north, including a few from our area, are being recognized by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. NOSM’s Health Sciences Preceptor Awards honour those who are educating the next generation of health sciences professionals. They include registered dietitians,

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a Mississauga man following an investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than 33 grams of suspected fentanyl. The accused, Curtis SCRIVER, 28-year-old male, of Mississauga, has been charged with: * Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

By Richard Coffin Hundreds of students crossed the stage and graduated from Canadore College this spring. The post-secondary school wrapped up Spring Convocation celebrations on Friday, with Dr. Sandra Efu also formally installed as Canadore’s eighth President and CEO. “Convocation is a celebration of perseverance, achievement, and new beginnings,

By Richard Coffin Council could be giving some city staff delegation of authority to pass minor zoning by-laws. The recommendation is slated to be voted on at Tuesday’s meeting. It falls under the city’s housing action plan, with officials saying the goal is to improve efficiency and timelines

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested two individuals following a robbery investigation at a Lakeshore Drive retailer. On April 5, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Patrol Section responded to a robbery at a retailer in the 500 block of Lakeshore Drive. The investigation determined that

By Richard Coffin A reworked motion to look at remuneration for mayor and council members is coming to next week’s meeting. The original motion put forward, and then withdrawn a couple of weeks ago, wanted council to vote on giving the next mayor a 35% increase to $115,000

School violence prevention Today, organizations from across the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts came together to sign the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts Community Assessment of Risk to Others (ARTO) Protocol. This marks an important step toward keeping students, families and the broader community safer through a unified approach to