North Bay

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says there’s been an increase in diverted prescription opioids showing up in their investigations, and in significant quantities.   That includes hydromorphone, morphine sulphate, and medications for Opiate Agonist Treatment.   Police say diversion happens when a person, who is prescribed medication, sells,

Celebration of Life It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Bob at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 85, with his loving family by his side.   Bob was the loving husband to Carol (nee Purdon). Predeceased by

By Richard Coffin North Bay Fire & Emergency Services says unauthorized burning puts people’s lives at risk. After several recent grass fires, officials are urging residents not to burn illegally.   “Over the past few weeks, our crews have responded to multiple grass fires caused by illegal burning,” states a

By Richard Coffin Road work is about to start up at night on Highway 17 and Gormanville Road.    The city says it’s been advised by the contractor that construction begins tonight (Tues) and will continue through to July 28.    “Work will take place nightly from 7 pm until 7

The Ontario government has launched the Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence. The award honours individuals for exceptional and ongoing service to their communities, such as work to help veterans re-integrate into civilian life, supporting those dealing with ongoing mental or physical injuries, or other broader community-building initiatives.  “This

By Richard Coffin The well-being of North Bay Police officers and employees is the focus of a new initiative being undertaken by the service.   Four part-time volunteer police chaplains, from various faith backgrounds, have been sworn in.   “Our members face immense challenges every day and it is our responsibility to

By Richard Coffin There’s still time to help support 16 local food banks and pantries with toilet paper donations.   TP North Bay’s twelfth annual campaign is in its final week.   Officials say they collected 11,000 rolls of toilet paper in 4 weeks and still have several organizations

Paramedic Services Week and Inaugural Perseverance Award The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is proud to recognize Paramedic Services Week, May 18-24, 2025, and mark the inaugural Paramedic Services – Perseverance Awards. This year’s national theme, ‘We Care. For Everyone.’, reflects the commitment and compassion DNSSAB paramedics

The City of North Bay is pleased to announce that construction is now underway to upgrade a section of Premier Road, from Fowler Street to Champlain Park, including the installation of new sidewalks. Staging for the project has been completed, and the contractor, Pioneer Construction Inc., will begin pulverizing the

A 25-year-old Toronto man, and a 32-year-old North Bay woman were arrested in North Bay last week, and a loaded handgun, drugs and cash were seized during the subsequent investigation. In the winter of 2025, the North Bay Police Service’s Street Crime Unit began an investigation in relation to