Spotlight

By Richard Coffin Clean Green Beautiful North Bay is honouring the finalists and winners of this year’s Streetscapes initiative. A recognition event was held Sunday at Laporte’s Nursery and Greenhouse. Nipissing Serenity Hospice won the ‘Business Category’ while 921 Douglas Street won ‘Edible Garden’ honours. Port North Bay

Peter Chirico announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2026. After careful consideration, Chirico said he believes the time is right to conclude his service in elected office and allow new leadership to step forward.  “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my community and for the

Drive economic growth and strong governance  Long-time community advocate and experienced municipal leader, Tanya Vrebosch has officially announced her candidacy for re-election to North Bay City Council.  Bringing 18 years of municipal experience, Vrebosch’s campaign is anchored by a clear top priority: driving economic growth and expanding North Bay’

Johanne Brousseau has officially filed her nomination for North Bay City Council, bringing experience, a strong record of community involvement and a commitment to thoughtful, responsible leadership to the 2026 municipal election. A former North Bay city councillor, longtime small-business owner and community volunteer, Brousseau says her decision to run

Dave Mendicino - The Councilor Who Never Stopped Working Dave Mendicino has never been one to sit on the sidelines. During his 15 years on City Council, Mendicino earned a reputation as one of North Bay’s most dedicated municipal representatives — a hands-on leader who believed that public office was

North Bay faces many challenges, but we also have tremendous opportunities. It has been ten years since a group of MBA students from Baylor University published a comprehensive economic development roadmap for our city. That report recommended that North Bay prioritize local entrepreneurship, public transparency, and a high “quality of

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) and the City of North Bay are advising residents of a film production taking place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Filming will occur: * From 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Terrace Lawn Dr between Ski Club Rd and O'

By Éric Boutilier To fund, or not to fund passenger rail in northern areas of Algoma District … That is the question some residents, property owners, municipalities and organizations want an answer to from the federal and the provincial government.  A petition filed earlier this year calls upon parliamentarians to reinstate

By Richard Coffin The CF-100 Canuck at Lee Park could soon be joined by a Sherman Tank. A staff report coming to council Tuesday night, says the Canadian War Museum has provided the rare opportunity to loan a tank to the city for 10 years, in recognition of its history

By Brad Aubin WFCU has been selected as the successful bidder for the naming rights of North Bay’s new community centre. The City of North Bay says the proposed agreement, along with a separate sponsorship agreement with Redpath Mining Inc. for one of the facility’s two ice pads