Upcoming Events

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,

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