Upcoming Events

By Richard Coffin For a second year, the North Bay Elks Lodge is hosting its Big Christmas event on Dec. 25. Spokesperson Shawn Kettner says everyone is invited. “We have music, we have food, we have stuff for the kids to do,” he says. “If you don’t have much

The City of North Bay invites everyone for the 31st Families First New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31 at Memorial Gardens and Thomson Park. Come skate with the Battalion and enjoy button-making, face painting, magic shows, interactive reptile shows, a centennial photo booth, the centennial time capsule, and

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for several sports awards. Officials say recipients are selected by the hall’s Sports Awards Committee, with significant input from the community and school sports organizations. Awards include * Jack Burrows Memorial Award for Sports Achievement of the

Get your skis shined up. Laurentian Ski Hill plans to officially open for the 2025-26 season on Saturday (Dec. 20). Officials say it’s a milestone year as they mark 100 years of skiing, snowboarding and community fun at the hill. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news

The City of North Bay is continuing its public consultation on the Downtown Waterfront redevelopment and is now seeking feedback on three conceptual design options developed from previous community input. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts through an online survey open until Jan. 14, 2026. Those who complete the

By Richard Coffin It’ll be raining teddy bears at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens on Thursday night. It’s the fifth annual North Bay Battalion Teddy Bear Toss night. Fans are invited to bring along a new, bagged stuffed animal and toss it onto the ice when the Troops score

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