North Bay

The OPP says an incident in North Bay on the weekend highlights ongoing public safety concerns related to roadside solicitation in high-traffic areas. Provincial Police report a person panhandling suffered non-life-threatening head injuries after a collision with a pick-up truck. They say emergency crews responded just before 8:30 am

There are only a few details being released but the North Bay Police Service is actively investigating what they describe as a hate-motivated incident that occurred (NBPS) at a local secondary school. Police say one young person has been arrested. They have been charged with public incitement of hatred and

Update: LOCATED The North Bay Police Service would like to advise that Kortni has been safely located. We thank the public for their assistance in sharing our initial request for information. No further details will be released. North Bay Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kortni,

A section of the Kate Pace Way along the North Bay waterfront is being resurfaced.  The city says work is taking place along Memorial Drive from the railway crossing near Rona to just west of Regina Street.   They say the trail will be closed for about a week during the

49 Reports from Retailers, 19 Charges Laid The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the community of ongoing shoplifting-related incidents and sharing safety information for local businesses. During August 2025, NBPS received 49 criminal complaints regarding shoplifting occurrences. To date, 19 charges have been laid, with the remaining cases

A former city manager of tourism and recreation is suggesting council consider creating a community-based committee, with city representation, for honorific facility naming. Dave Saad presented to council on Tuesday night, saying such a committee was formed in the 1980s. He applauds the city’s sponsorship policy, approved in early

The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) has a new trustee with board experience.   Krista Messenger was sworn in to represent Zone 1, including North Bay and West Nipissing, at last week’s meeting.   She replaces Julie Bertram, with officials saying Messenger was one of four applicants for the position,

Ontario Provincial Police say scammers are spoofing their non-emergency phone line to show up on caller ID and posing as OPP officers. Police say in recent incidents, the caller says they are investigating identity fraud and then attempts to transfer the call to a fraud department. Citing an increase in

At approximately 12:48 p.m. on September 14, 2025, the North Bay Police Service (NBPS) responded to a report of possible gunshots and sounds of distress in a multi-unit complex in the area of Rose Avenue and Algonquin Avenue. Patrol officers were first to arrive on scene, followed by

North Bay Rail Bypass will shorten travel times by 15 minutes The Ontario government has completed the North Bay Rail Bypass, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to northern Ontario. The 982-metre track will improve travel times by 15 minutes