North Bay

$600,000 to Protect Young Victims and Witnesses of Crime Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $600,000 over three years to help protect child victims and witnesses of crime in Nipissing. The funding is part of the government’s $4.2 million investment to

By Richard Coffin A legacy mural series is coming to the back facade of the Capitol Centre.    The public art project will commemorate the city’s cultural heritage, natural landscape, and evolving identity.    Eight artists or designers are being sought to contribute an original work for the project.    Report North

By Richard Coffin A recent graduate at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is celebrating a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship for engineering.    Officials say it’s one of Canada’s most prestigious and sought-after STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) scholarships and has been awarded to Keith Rubin for exceptional academic

By Richard Coffin Callander is once again getting a head start on Canada Day celebrations. Funfest takes place on Saturday, June 28 at Centennial Park. The theme this year is ‘Callander Rocks’, with officials saying there will be plenty of music, food, family fun, and community pride. Report North Bay

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents on the southwest part of Commanda Lake to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was confirmed in the lake by a June 16, 2025 testing sample taken by the Ministry of

The City of North Bay is set to host a full day of fun at the waterfront on Tuesday, July 1, with a packed lineup of activities planned for Canada Day 2025, including special centennial-themed events. The day kicks off with the return of the Canada Day 5K Road Race.

By Richard Coffin More information on efforts to bring steam rail travel back to the region is on the way.   The Nipissing Railway Historical Society is hosting a public meeting Thursday night at the North Bay Museum.   Officials say they’ll give an update on where the Steam Tourist Train/

By Richard Coffin Several roads have been rebuilt in Bonfield after washouts and flooding from last weekend’s storm. The township says that includes Pine Lake, Talon Lake, Shields Point and Van Doeler roads, along with Farmer’s Line, with touch ups and grading still needed. Work continues on other

By Brad Aubin Over 5,500 lbs of food has been delivered to the North Bay Food Bank, thanks to the community and the Purolator Tackle Hunger Red Bag campaign. Held from June 14 to 21, the campaign saw 2,000 red bags dropped off throughout the area, with residents

By Richard Coffin Ontario Parks says restoration plans are being developed for Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park after last weekend’s storm.    “The storm, which included a microburst, resulted in extensive tree damage and hazardous conditions throughout the park,” states the Parks Alert web page. “Emergency workers have been actively