Upcoming Events

By Richard Coffin Another musical event on board the Chief Commanda II sets sail on Friday. The Classic Rock Cruise features Blue Screw. It departs at 7 pm. It’s the second cruise in the summer series after the 80’s event sold out earlier this month. Port North Bay

By Richard Coffin The finalists have been announced for the 2026 North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce Evening of Excellence Awards. “We’re incredibly proud to highlight the passion, innovation, and resilience of our local business community,” says Donna Backer, Chamber CEO. “Each finalist represents the spirit of entrepreneurship

By Richard Coffin We’re less than a month away from the fourth annual Voyageur 200 gravel cycling event. Along with showcasing the area’s backroads, trails and communities, the Aug. 14-16 series of races will raise funds for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Foundation in support of

By Richard Coffin The musical Alice by Heart is on stage at the Bishop Carter Auditorium starting Thursday night at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall. The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic Board’s Summer Challenge program features performances over three nights, showcasing the talents of Grades 7-12 students from across the district. Inspired by

By Richard Coffin It’s taking place at the children’s treatment centre on Friday, from 10 am to 2 pm. All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. https://portnorthbay.ca/ “Research shows that wishes help children build resilience, reduce stress and anxiety, and can contribute to improved health

By Richard Coffin The community is being invited to step into the heart of African culture with a dinner-theatre performance this weekend. Under the African Baobab Tree – The Joyful Power of Words and Music takes place Saturday from 6-10 pm at the Near North Makers Space in Downtown North Bay.

By Richard Coffin You’re being invited to celebrate ‘Healthy Parks Healthy People’. The province is offering free day use at all operating Ontario Parks on Friday, July 17. “We are opening our doors to everyone in Ontario,” states a release. “There will be no charge for day use visitation

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS), in partnership with One Kids Place, is inviting the community to come together for a Make-A-Wish Charity Car Wash & BBQ. The event will take place on Friday, July 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at One Kids Place,

By Richard Coffin Clean, Green, Beautiful (CGB) North Bay’s annual Streetscapes program is back this summer.   Nominations are now being accepted.   Officials say the program recognizes residents and businesses by celebrating the outstanding lawns, gardens, landscapes, and storefronts that help make North Bay a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful

Canadore College will welcome acting teachers, directors, and professional actors from across Canada and around the world this summer as it hosts the Meisner Teacher Certificate Training Program led by internationally acclaimed acting educator and author Larry Silverberg.  Taking place July 4–17, 2026, at Canadore College in North Bay,