North Bay

By Richard Coffin The evacuation centre at the Mike Rodden Arena in Mattawa, opened after Saturday’s severe storm, has now closed.    That from Calvin officials who say all evacuees have been reunited with their families, returned home or have been moved to another location. Mattawa Mayor Raymond Belanger says

By Richard Coffin Some temporary traffic changes are coming up with the McKeown Avenue reconstruction project. The city says McKeown will remain limited to one lane between McNamara and Cartier streets until Friday, July 4. Officials also say Cartier Street will be reduced to one lane for the rest of

By Richard Coffin The ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is returning in mid-August.    Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced $15,000 for the event, through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Theatre Projects Program.     “Our government understands the important role that the arts play in fostering dynamic and thriving communities across

A North Bay man was arrested and charged on Friday June 20th, as a result of a seven-month long investigation into Hate Crime by the North Bay Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Section. In November 2024, the North Bay Police Service, launched an investigation after receiving reports of concern regarding

La Vase River and Mattawa River watershed and its tributaries A FLOOD WATCH has been issued the Mattawa River and its tributaries, including North River, Kaibuskong River, Amable du Fond River, Sharpes Creek, Pautois Creek, and Boom Creek, as well as the La Vase River, according to the North Bay-Mattawa

June Callwood Award honours remarkable contributions from across the province  Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is celebrating 15 remarkable individuals and four organizations with the 2025 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism (JCOAAV). This year's recipients have dedicated their time to a

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $800,000 through the Ontario Autism Program’s workforce capacity fund to two local programs, helping more children and families access clinical services. Funding will be put towards expanding access to timely, specialized care that will foster inclusion, independence,

By Richard Coffin Evacuation support continues in Mattawa in the wake of Saturday’s severe storm. It left a swath of downed trees and power lines, washed out roads and impacted cell service. The town says its Recreation, Fire, and Public Works departments are working with several agencies to support

By Brad Aubin The heat warning continues for our area. Environment Canada says dangerously hot and humid conditions will be continuing today and ending tomorrow (Tuesday) night. Daytime highs of up to 33 degrees can be expected, with humidex values hovering around 40. Report North Bay – Subscribe for free- Stay

By Richard Coffin Update: 8 pm The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports Highway 17 has fully reopened following damage due to severe storms on Saturday night. The road was closed between Corbeil and Mattawa after the storm, then partially reopened earlier Sunday evening before being fully reopened. Report North Bay