Upcoming Events

By Richard Coffin For the first time in ten years, a national walk is returning to North Bay. Officials say the Steps for Life walk, taking place Sunday at the waterfront, creates hope and healing for people affected by workplace tragedies, and it helps to build safer and healthier workplaces.

Register today for a free DIY Tie Dye program happening next week! On Tuesday, May 5, youth and their families are invited to join us at Caldwell-Ellam Community Centre between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bring your own t-shirt, hat, socks, etc. to tie dye (colours and

Spring Season in North Bay and volunteers RE invited to prepare shared garden space and attend free pruning workshop on May 2 To kick off the growing season, Clean Green Beautiful (CGB) is hosting a Community Garden Hub Cleaning Blitz on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is hosting Wired Too Young – Internet Crimes and the Law, an informative session designed to help parents, guardians, and educators understand online risks and learn practical strategies to keep children and youth safe in the digital world. Date: May 4, 2026 Time: 6:00

The City of North Bay invites residents to take part in its Goods Exchange Day on Saturday, April 25. This biannual community initiative encourages residents to extend the life of items they no longer need by placing them at the curb for others to take. Typical items include furniture, small

By Richard Coffin A local art auction is now live in support of palliative care and bereavement services in our community. Near North Palliative Care Network is hosting the ‘April Showers Bring May Flowers Art Auction and Fundraiser’.  Lauralea Eldridge, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator, says they put out the

By Richard Coffin The Powassan Maple Syrup Festival returns on Saturday. Along with pancake breakfasts there is the pancake flipping contest, maple baked bean lunch, there are plenty of food and craft vendors on Main and Clark Streets along with the Sportsplex and curling club. Along with live music, there’

2026 CMHA MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2026 With loneliness now recognized as a pressing public health issue, the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is emphasizing the power of human connection. For the 75th annual Mental Health Week, May 4 to [CA1.1]10, CMHA North Bay and

By Richard Coffin The curtain rises on the sixth season of Theatre Canadore on Thursday, April 23. Set in 1917, Radium Girls, is this year’s production. The college says the play, written by D.W. Gregory, follows Grace Fryer and other teenage girls hired to paint radium-lit watch dials

By Richard Coffin Hands the Family Help Network is hosting a guest speaker this week as part of Autism Awareness Month. The free event with public speaker, activist and author Michael Jacques is taking place Thursday night at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall. Officials say Jacques is known for his engaging and