North Bay

By Richard Coffin This year’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $65,000 for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). The event was held on Sunday at Osprey Links Golf Course in Callander. Officials say proceeds this year are supporting a Central Monitoring

By Richard Coffin Five honorary degrees are being bestowed by Nipissing University at next week’s convocation ceremonies. Recipients include former MP and Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota, Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing Beckie Scott, former CTV News national anchor Lisa LaFlamme,  former Chief Justice of the

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a man in connection with a break and enter to commit arson at a residential property. On the late morning of May 30, in the area of Martin Street and Lakeshore Drive, the accused allegedly forced entry into a residential property. When

Public Safety Reminder The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is reminding residents and visitors to use only licensed vehicle-for-hire services when arranging transportation within the city. The City of North Bay regulates vehicles-for-hire, including taxis, limousines, and rideshare services, through municipal by-laws. These regulations are in place to help protect

By Richard Coffin $50,000 a year is what it’ll cost for naming rights on North Bay’s new Community and Recreation Centre. One of the country’s first carbon net zero recreation facilities is scheduled to be complete on Aug. 12 and the city is accepting naming rights

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Foundation is welcoming a donation it says will have triple the impact when the community gets involved. FDC Foundation has committed an initial investment of $500,000 toward critical Diagnostic Imaging priorities at the health centre, plus a $1 million

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising residents to exercise caution when hiring contractors and to take fraud prevention steps to protect themselves. Fraudsters often approach homeowners door-to-door, leaving flyers, and advertising through websites and social media while posing as legitimate roofing or asphalt paving contractors. In some cases,

By Richard Coffin (Update) It was announced during council’s meeting on June 2, the councillor motion to increase the next mayor’s remuneration to $115,000 was withdrawn.  It would have represented a 35% increase in the annual allowance.  During the same meeting, Councillor Gary Gardiner gave notice that

By Richard Coffin Don’t expect to see any wrecking balls on Gertrude Street just yet. A committee report that includes moving forward with decommissioning and demolishing West Ferris Arena has been moved back to committee. This after Tuesday’s council meeting included a public presentation, a councillor wanting to

By Richard Coffin The Lake Nipissing shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Drive and Parks Creek are no longer under a flood warning. That from the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority. “Conditions across the watershed continue to improve following the spring freshet, with water levels and flows continuing to recede,