Spotlight

By Richard Coffin Council is supporting a move to disclose its members’ expenses online. A motion directing staff to bring forward a Transparency and Accountability By-Law was approved on Tuesday. “As a member of the current municipal council in the City of North Bay I strongly believe that all members

By Richard Coffin You may notice some L39 jets flying over the North Bay area over the next couple of weeks. That’s because the International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC) is set to take part in training sessions locally starting on Monday, resulting in an increase in air traffic. Report

Festoon lighting is going up on Main Street this week as one of the final touches of the Making Over Main Street project! These decorative string lights will add a warm and welcoming glow across Blocks 2, 4 and 5 as well as along Ferguson Street leading to the North

By Richard Coffin The Franco-Ontarian flag will soon be flying permanently in Léger Square outside city hall.   By a unanimous vote, council supported a motion calling on staff to work with Les Compagnons des francs loisirs and other stakeholders to support the installation.     “I’m proud to support this today

By Richard Coffin It’s a party that’s been a hundred years in the making.   North Bay’s Homecoming Festival is only three and a half weeks away.   Officials say the free ‘celebration of the century’ from Aug. 1-3 is bringing the community together to honour the rich history,

By Brad Aubin Nipissing First Nation (NFN) has officially opened its Duchesnay Elders’ Lodge.  Officials say the new facility is part of a larger project that includes 10 assisted living units in Garden Village and 10 in Duchesnay. The units offer supportive living with 24/7 staffing, meal services, cleaning

By Richard Coffin The new Community and Recreation Centre could include what’s billed as a ‘significant’ North Bay Sports Hall of Fame (NBSHF) recognition area.     A report coming to council next Tuesday recommends staff negotiate an agreement with the sports hall.    “The concept discussed to date between city staff

By Richard Coffin A freshwater pool docking system could soon be closer to reality at the Birchaven Cove.   A report coming to council Tuesday night recommends a $114,000 contract be awarded to install the system.   Last September a presentation to council highlighted a number of benefits to having a

The Hot Summer Night Music Festival returns to the Kiwanis Bandshell this Aug. 1, 2 and 3, bringing three days of free, live music to North Bay’s waterfront. This annual event takes place this year alongside the North Bay Homecoming Festival and is part of the celebrations marking the

By Richard Coffin A ceremonial serve from several North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Junior Lakers helped officially open the Education Centre Beach Courts.    The club, Nipissing University, and Canadore College partnered to create the courts at 100 College Drive.  “We have four full-size courts,” says Sylvie Laperriere, club president. “We