Upcoming Events

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Farmers’ Market returns outdoors this weekend. They’ll be set up at 100 Ferguson Street from 9 am to 1:30 pm for the first outdoor market of the year. A huge list of this year’s vendors is posted on social media, and

The City of North Bay would like to advise residents of the following service impacts coming up on Victoria Day (Monday, May, 18): ⦁ City Hall will be closed ⦁ There will be no transit service⦁ Merrick Landfill will be closed ⦁ Garbage and recycling collection will delayed by one day for the

By Richard Coffin Season 31 starts this weekend for the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company. The two carousels will be open from 10 am to dusk, weather permitting, this Victoria Day long weekend (May 16-18). The mini trains won’t be running. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern

By Richard Coffin A couple of fundraising concerts are taking place this week in support of the Canadian Ecology Centre. Juno-award winning folk singer and playwright Ian Tamblyn is performing Wednesday at the Moon Café in Mattawa, then the next night at the Block Public House in North Bay. The

By Richard Coffin A global village is coming to the shores of Lake Nipissing. That’s how Nipissing ARTS & Culture officials describe the inaugural One North Festival. It’s taking place at the Kiwanis Bandshell on June 27, which is also Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Port North Bay - Fully

Fish for free across Ontario from May 9 to 10 This Mother’s Day weekend, Ontario is offering families a chance to cast a line and enjoy the outdoors together for free. From May 9 to 10, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without purchasing a licence or Outdoors Card.

By Richard Coffin The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for its annual Evening of Excellence Business Awards. “This is your chance to recognize the businesses, organizations, and professionals making an impact across our community,” states a release. “Whether it’s a standout entrepreneur, a

By Richard Coffin Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is Saturday at 4 pm and you’re invited. The Gateway Theatre Guild is presenting the immersive comedy dinner theatre event at the Davedi Club. The evening includes a full catered dinner, dancing and live music, interactive theatre where you’re a

BOART LONGYEAR MEMORIAL GARDENS THURS. NOVEMBER 19TH, 2026 Canada’s most celebrated artists Dean Brody and The Reklaws are joining forces this fall for their co-headlining Hometown Heroes National Tour. The tour will bring the two chart-topping acts to stages across the country, delivering a must-see live experience packed with

Northern Ontario's 2SLGBTQ+ film festival Queer North is set to embark on its landmark 10th anniversary June 18-21. In the works are a series of community oriented programmers showcasing how far the festival has come. The first of these to be announced is an exciting opportunity for queer