North Bay

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) arrested and charged a man after responding to a call involving an edged weapon in a residential area near Algonquin Avenue and Maplewood Avenue. On April 28 at approximately 4 p.m., the accused approached victims in their driveway, leading to a verbal altercation

By Richard Coffin Chippewa Secondary School has once again placed in the top 25 fundraising high schools in Ontario for the Terry Fox Run. Officials say the school raised $11,572 to earn 22nd place.  This is the third consecutive year that Chippewa has been recognized for the honour. Port

By Richard Coffin Sandbag stations remain available this week due to ongoing flood potential along the Lake Nipissing shoreline. The city says due to a decrease in demand, staffing at locations at Champlain and Sunset parks is being reduced, though pre-filled sandbags will continue to be available at both sites

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP has laid eight stunt driving charges in the last week (Apr. 24-28). Since last Friday, eight vehicles travelling at excessive speeds on Highways 11 and 17 were stopped in North Bay and the surrounding area. Police say that includes one vehicle clocked going

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Provincial Police says no charges are being laid after wrapping up its investigation into the mayor’s credit card expenses. The full statement is below: “The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) appreciates the public interest in this matter, particularly as it concerns allegations against a public,

Investment will celebrate Canadian culture, create jobs and boost local tourism across the province The Ontario government is protecting Canadian culture and identity by investing over $20 million to support nearly 400 festivals and events across the province this year. The funding, made through Experience Ontario 2026, will help boost

By Richard Coffin The community is being invited to bid a fond farewell to Chewie, a dedicated Trauma Support Dog. Victim Services of Nipissing District and the North Bay Police Service are holding a retirement event on Thursday for Chewie, who has served the community for the past eight years.

By Richard Coffin Three Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have been recognized for their dedication to impaired driving enforcement and public safety in the North Bay region.   The Nipissing chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held it’s 2025 MADD Officer of the Year Awards earlier this week.    Among

By Richard Coffin Nancy Birtch is the 2026 Kiwanis Citizen of the Year for North Bay. Officials say she’s well known for her volunteer commitments to Pack Sac Smiles, the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, North Bay Community Foundation, MT Davidson School Breakfast program and a host of

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a North Bay man after responding to a weapons-related call in the Cassells Street area, where an individual in breach of court orders was taken into custody and officers seized weapons, ammunition, and suspected crystal methamphetamine. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive