Upcoming Events

By Richard Coffin We’re learning more about this year’s Hot Summer Nights event over the Civic Holiday Weekend. From Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2 there will be free live music, daytime performances and a family-friendly Movie in the Park. It all takes place at the North

Celebrate Canada Day at the North Bay Waterfront with a full day of live music, family fun, and community activities, capped off by a fireworks finale at dusk (weather permitting). Whether you’re taking part in the road race or sailboat regatta or cheering from the sidelines, you can also

At the waterfront this Civic Holiday weekend, featuring free live music and a friendly Movie in the Park. Taking place Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, the annual event includes a tribute to ZZ Top on Friday, a tribute to The Chicks on Saturday, and a free Movie in

By Richard Coffin Canada’s biggest Monster Truck tour returns to North Bay this Father’s Day. Monster Spectacular roars into Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens at 3 pm on Sunday. Officials say the action-packed, sports and entertainment spectacle features jaw-dropping stunts, side-by-side racing, high-flying freestyle competitions, and unique wheelie contests.

By Richard Coffin Les Compagnons des francs loisirs is gearing up its Saint-Jean Festival. Everyone is invited to the Kiwanis Bandshell at the waterfront on Saturday, June 20 (12 pm to 5 pm) as Francophones locally and across the country celebrate their language and traditions. “We now have some large

Fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21  This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting families to reel in some fun and enjoy the outdoors together for free. On June 20 and 21, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without purchasing a licence or Outdoors Card. Port

Long evenings, waterfront views, and live music are back! Join everyone Wednesday evening as Furious George kicks off the 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Kiwanis Bandshell. The free concert runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and marks the start of another season of music on the waterfront. Port

June 13, 66 boats. One historical river. A celebration 48 years in the making. North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is thrilled to welcome paddlers and spectators to the 48th Mattawa River Canoe Race presented by Susan Weiskopg, IG Wealth Management on Saturday, June 13. This event brings competitors from across

By Richard Coffin We’re only days away from the start of the Summer Concert Series at the waterfront in North Bay.    The first of the Wednesday evening concerts takes to the stage at the Kiwanis Bandshell next week.   Other than Canada Day, which has its own special programming, each

By Richard Coffin Nearly 140 ball hockey games are lined up for Callander’s Bill Barber Complex on Friday and Saturday. But officials with the fifth annual NoahStrong Day tournament say it’s about more than hockey. They say the event is about bringing people together, creating lasting memories, and