North Bay

By Richard Coffin The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) has approved a balanced budget for the next school year.    The $68 million fiscal plan includes a 2.82% increase over last year.   “The balanced budget approved by our Board of Trustees for the upcoming school year reflects our

By Richard Coffin If you woke up to find your clocks flashing Monday morning, the city dealt with a large-scale power outage for a couple hours overnight. North Bay Hydro initially reported the outage was the result of a loss of distribution supply. At about 3:30 am, the utility

Please be advised of upcoming roadwork near Lakeshore Drive and Booth Road in support of the new Community and Recreation Centre. The work includes infrastructure upgrades and intersection signalization. From July 7 to 21, Lakeshore Drive will be closed in this area to allow for sanitary and stormwater connections. A

Jay Aspin OOnt, ICD.D, B. Math, B. Econ, CMC, CITP, EcD has been appointed to the Invest Ontario Board of Directors.    Mr. Aspin’s career spans both public and private sectors, with a focus on supporting Ontario companies expand internationally and attracting foreign investment to the province. In his

By Brad Aubin Officers are investigating a after a body was found floating in the Upper Sturgeon River in West Nipissing. Report North Bay – Subscribe for Free - Click here The OPP says it’s working in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner as well as the Forensic

By Richard Coffin Registration for their first-time riders’ safety program is underway. The school year may have just finished last week, but Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services (NPSSTS) is already getting set for next year.     There are five daily sessions, from Aug 11-15 in North Bay with three sessions a

Province appoints Burlington Chief Administrative Officer Hassaan Basit as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive Ontario is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve. These changes will support the government’s commitment

By Richard Coffin The Township of Bonfield has lifted the state of emergency. It had been declared after the severe weather on June 21 washed out, flooded and closed several roads in the community. In a post on social media late Monday afternoon, officials said ‘road crews are 90% recovered

By Richard Coffin A full day of activities is planned Tuesday at the waterfront for Canada Day.  The city says that includes special centennial-themed events.  First up, is the return of the Canada Day 5K Road Race and the Canada Day Regatta.  Opening Ceremonies begin at noon at the Kiwanis

From humble beginnings folding boxes for Canadian Tire at the age of 15, Paul Lamont became one of the youngest ever to open his own store.  Paul took his family across Canada chasing the dream, before settling in North Bay in 1994 to open the new Canadian Tire store, which