North Bay

Construction is in full swing on North Bay’s new Community and Recreation Centre, set to open this summer! This modern facility will be Canada’s first full-sized net-zero recreational centre and will include a walking track, large community room, 14 dressing rooms, over 400 parking spaces, and two new

Seniors from across the North Bay-Parry Sound region came together at Canadore College on Friday, February 27, 2025, for the Aging With Confidence Seniors Information Fair, a dynamic event dedicated to promoting healthy aging and active living. The fair featured local programs, services, and supports designed to help older adults

The City of North Bay is shaping future plans for the Sam Jacks Recreation Complex and the Steve Omischl Sports Complex. Consultations with facility user groups, local schools, and neighbouring residents are already underway and will be followed in the coming weeks by engagement opportunities with the broader community. The

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a 36-year-old North Bay man following an incident on February 22 in which a laser pointer was directed at a police cruiser, briefly blinding the officer driving. At approximately 10 p.m., two officers were on general patrol in the Lakeshore Drive

By Richard Coffin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services says Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing concern locally and across the country. “These fires ignite without any warning and grow rapidly and violently,” says Chris Nichol, Fire Prevention Officer. He’s highlighting a Health Canada recall of approximately 20,000

By Richard Coffin Two Nipissing Lakers have been officially named to Team Canada for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. 50 athletes, including four guides, are set to represent Canada at the March 6-15 event in Italy. That includes Madison Mullin, a visually impaired Nordic skier, who has committed

By Richard Coffin The Salvation Army and PHARA Community Services are working together when it comes to PHARA’s Assistive Devices Program. The Salvation Army is providing PHARA with equipment at no cost for use in the program, rather than offering the items for resale. In turn, clothing, furniture and

Collisions are a leading cause of death and injury The North Bay Police Service (NBPS), in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), conducted a joint commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement initiative to enhance road safety. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

By Richard Coffin Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says Alouette Bus Lines has advised some routes are operating as of Thursday morning (Feb. 26). Officials say they include route numbers 001, 610 also covering 605, 268, 286, 011, 022, 063, 064, 065, 061, 062, 014 also covering 066. NPSSTS says

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has arrested a woman from the Greater Toronto Area on an outstanding warrant and seized more than $23,000 worth of fentanyl and Percocet pills. On February 24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the accused was located in the