Upcoming Events

By Richard Coffin (Update – Dec. 17) Three more country concerts have been announced for Mattawa Voyageur Days. The headliner on Saturday, July 25 is award-winning singer and songwriter Owen Riegling. Steven Lee Olsen and Chris Buck Band are also performing that night.    Mattawa Voyageur Days is coming back in July

North Bay Nordic Cross Country Ski Club is excited to announce an early start to the season.  Inner trails are open and groomed with tracks set, and in good early season shape.  The Clubhouse will be open this weekend for rentals, day pass tickets, and hot drink sales. Early snow,

By Richard Coffin Canadore College is hosting a private event celebrating the holiday season with its employees and their families on Friday, but there will be fireworks for all to enjoy It’s taking place at the Dome at the Commerce Court Campus. Officials say while campus buildings and parking

By Richard Coffin 20 FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams and their robots are converging on West Ferris Secondary School this weekend. Team 1305 – Ice Cubed is hosting the 11th annual North Bay FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifying Tournament on Saturday. The event is bringing in more than 200 students, ages

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are returning to North Bay. By Richard Coffin Their initial 2026 schedule has been announced, and they’ll be soaring over the city on Wednesday, June 10. “From major cities to small towns, across Canada, we can’t wait to fly for you, meet you, and

One Kids Place (OKP) is hosting its annual Christmas breakfast on Saturday. By Richard Coffin One Kids Place (OKP) is hosting its annual Christmas breakfast on Saturday. There will be waffles, bacon, a hot chocolate bar, activities, and a photo booth. The cost is $5. STAY INFORMED – Click here to

Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, with a local ceremony taking place on Friday. By Richard Coffin Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, with a local ceremony taking place on Friday. Nipissing University, the

There’s still time to get involved in the Holidays at the Hospital initiative. By Richard Coffin Officials say the gift-giving program helps spread joy to long-term patients at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). The NBRHC Foundation invites people to choose a gift tag from one of their

What advice would you give to fellow students in 25 years? By Richard Coffin What do you think the world will be like? Or where do you see yourself in 25 years? Those are a few topics the city is suggesting to local students, as they ask for letters for

Local military members are checking their lists and systems twice as they get ready for Santa’s flight across Canada on Christmas Eve. Officials with 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron at 22 Wing North Bay say they’ll be ready to detect, identify, and escort the jolly elf as