North Bay Nugget
TRAPPER PLAYER HAS HUNDREDS BEHIND HIM IN HIS CANCER FIGHT
Madden Larochelle, 16, was not at the hockey game on Wednesday night as his teammates on the North Bay Trappers U16 AAA team took on the North Bay Trappers U18 AAA team. Larochelle was in Ottawa beginning cancer treatment for bone cancer discovered in...
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SMALL AIRCRAFT MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING
It was an usual scene on Sept. 18 when a small aircraft landed on Highway 11. Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a traffic complaint on the highway near Perry Township after reports of an aircraft landing on the...
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NORTH BAY HEALTH CENTRE CONSIDERS CUTTING WORKFORCE TO ADDRESS $14M DEFICIT
North Bay Regional Health Centre is predicting a $14 million deficit and may reduce its workforce, The Nugget has learned. A spokeswoman for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) told The Nugget “with the information available to us today...
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COURT CASE THE LATEST TWIST IN THE CASSELLHOLME REDEVELOPMENT SAGA
The Cassellholme redevelopment project is a “boondoggle” and could exceed $150 million once completed, which is $60 million more than first projected,” according to a Statement of Claim by South Algonquin. South Algonquin is taking Cassellholme Board...
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Generator hum has neighbours running out of patience
The constant hum of generators has become impossible for residents on Fourth and Fifth Avenue West to ignore. Two or three generators are running through the day and into the night leaving people frustrated and seeking relief from the noise. “It’s...
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A safe haven in North Bay, but her heart remains in Ukraine
Inna Hordieieva flinched when she heard a loud bang at the coffee shop. Her eyes started to swell with tears. The trauma is written all over her face. Hordieieva arrived in Canada a month ago. She may have to head back to war-torn Ukraine in six...
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TRADE MINISTER FEDELI REMAINS ONTARIO’S TOP SALESMAN
Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli remains in his role as Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Premier Doug Ford made some cabinet changes Thursday as a result of an escalating trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump. “President Trump...
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‘CRAZY HOUSE GUY’ BRINGS CONTROVERSIAL PLATFORM TO NORTH BAY MAYORAL RACE
Daniel Seguin says he doesn’t claim to be a politician. In fact when he hears that word he thinks of “liars and cheats and smooth-talking bureaucrats.” Seguin is one of five candidates running in North Bay’s mayoral election. Seguin says he is a...
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Family hatches plan with adopt-a-chick program at Powassan Fall Fair
It’s quite unusual to see festival-goers shed tears at the Powassan Fall Fair. But inside the barn on the Powassan Agricultural Fairgrounds, Denise Chan and her family had a very difficult goodbye. “We are having emotional breakdowns,” Chan told The...
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VEHICLE WAS DELIBERATELY SET ON FIRE, ACCORDING TO NEIGHBOURS
The North Bay Police Service is investigating a suspected arson involving a vehicle fire on the 100 block of Carruthers Street, at approximately 9:45 p.m. North Bay Police Service and North Bay Fire and Emergency Services responded to assist with an...
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FORMER DRUG USERS WARN OF DEADLY DANGERS LURKING IN TODAY’S STREET DRUGS
Former drug users who have spent years in jail and now say they’ve turned their lives around are warning that today’s street drugs are different -- users may not be getting what they think they’re buying, rather something far more dangerous. Darren...
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NORTH BAY’S NEW RECREATION AND COMMUNITY CENTRE IS OFFICIALLY OPENED
Jennifer Yates was all smiles early Friday afternoon. Yates and her seven-year-old son Parker were touring the freshly-opened North Bay’s new Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Recreation and Community Centre. “I think it is beautiful. It is a amazing...
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TWO FAMILIES, 10 CHILDREN UNHOUSED FOLLOWING TOWNHOUSE FIRE
Jen Chatelain worries if help doesn’t come quickly, her daughter and her five children could be homeless. Plus, another family with five children is also looking for a new place to live. A blaze Monday afternoon at 555 Mcnamara has destroyed at least...
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Number of dead birds found floating in Lake Nipissing alarms residents
Mike Gurini has lived on the 500 block of Lakeshore Drive for almost 20 years and says he had never seen anything like he saw Saturday morning. Gurini was talking a walk on the beach with this wife and their dogs at about 8:30 a.m. when they saw...
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NORTH BAY COUNCIL REJECTS $200K DONATION TO HERITAGE RAILWAY AND CAROUSEL
A $200,000 donation to the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company was rejected by North Bay city council Tuesday night. Coun. Jamie Lowery told The Nugget after the two-and-a-half hour meeting he was surprised to see the majority of council reject the...
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Nipissing Township pushes for stronger ice fishing rules on Lake Nipissing
Growing concerns from area municipalities and townships over the safety and environmental impacts of ice fishing on Lake Nipissing ’s South Shore are prompting calls for the provincial government to act. Nipissing Mayor Dave Yemm sent a letter to...
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Mother cat, six kittens safely rescued from under police cruiser
A mother and her six kittens were rescued from the heat shield underneath an Ontario Provincial Police vehicle July 28. It wasn’t a quick action, rather it took some patience, persistence, and some good sardines. Over a two-day period, with the...
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FEDNOR DELIVERS $1.5 MILLION TO BRING NATO TRAINING CENTRE TO NORTH BAY, CREATING 60 JOBS
North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport will see a $1.5 million investment from the International Test Pilots School Canada to relocate its International Tactical Training Centre to the city’s 10,000-foot runway. The repayable investment from Fednor allows...
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THIRTEEN PEOPLE MISSING IN NORTH BAY
There are 13 people still missing in the North Bay area, and police say they have no unidentified human remains in their possession awaiting identification. This comes on the heels of the North Bay Police Service solving a 50-yearold cold case. The...
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GENETIC GENEALOGY HELPS NORTH BAY POLICE SERVICE ID HISTORIC HUMAN REMAINS
North Bay Police Service has successfully identified the human remains of Claude Hamilton Brownscombe. Brownscombe’s remains were discovered in a swampland area off Highway 11 north by summer students working with the Ministry of the Environment in...
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Vrebosch unimpressed with mayoral candidates, considers own run
Coun. Tanya Vrebosch doesn’t like what she sees for mayoral candidates in North Bay’s upcoming election race. After 18 years in municipal politics, the veteran city councillor is strongly considering entering the mayoral race herself. “I don’t want...
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JESS LAROCHELLE SUPPORTERS DID THEIR DUTY ON SATURDAY
Will the third time be the charm for the many supporter of Jess Larochelle? A group of them — 105 strong — hopped on their motorcycles on Saturday for the third annual Ride for Jess in the ongoing movement to get the Afghanistan war hero awarded with...
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1976 TRAPPERS RETURN TO THE GARDENS TO CELEBRATE TITLE
Jimmy Fox was a North Bay Trappers star 50 years ago and had a long career playing in the National Hockey League. Fox had a even longer career broadcasting games of his former NHL team, the Los Angeles Kings. He was a key member of the 197576 North...
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NORTH BAY STORM KNOCKS OUT POWER, TRAPS RESIDENTS AND SPARKS COLLISION
Thousands of North Bay residents were without power Tuesday evening as strong winds and heavy rains hit the city. Several neighborhoods in West Ferris fell into darkness as North Bay Hydro crews responded to outages impacting 4,500 customers. The...
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Coun. Lowery looks to go from ‘outsider’ to North Bay’s next mayor
Mayoral candidate Jamie Lowery says North Bay city council has repeatedly shut down attempts to scrutinize municipal finances, pledging transparency and accountability if elected. Lowery says the city must “get its own house in order” before it can...
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‘BRILLIANT RED’ SKY: NORTH BAY MAN DRIVES THROUGH THICK WILDFIRE SMOKE
Bill Antler has never seen the sky so “brilliant red.” For 60-kilometres the North Bay resident drove through thick smoke from nearby wildfires that rained ash particles on his windshield. Antler said he was on his way to visit friends in Thunder Bay...
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RCMP DISMANTLES SYNTHETIC DRUG LAB LOCATED OUTSIDE OF STURGEON FALLS
Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers have arrested and charged seven individuals in relation to an investigation that led to the dismantling of a synthetic drug lab located just east of Sturgeon Falls. More than $550,000 worth of suspected...
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MULTI-DAY HEAT WAVE EXPECTED TO SETTLE OVER NORTH BAY
North Bay and Area residents are being urged to take precautions as a multi-day heat warning settles over the region. Environment Canada is forecasting several days of high temperatures and humid conditions that could pose health risks, especially for...
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO DANE AVENUE HOME
North Bay Fire and Emergency Services has released further details on the fire on Dane Avenue, Wednesday night. All three fire stations and 13 personnel responded to a reported structure fire at 517 Dane Ave., shortly after 8 p.m. The initial crew...
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NORTH BAY CANOE CLUB PADDLERS HEADING TO ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES
Three North Bay paddlers have qualified for the Ontario Summer Games. The North Bay Canoe Club sent five paddlers to the second and final qualifier in Carleton Place. Sophie Williams qualified in sprint canoe, while Callum Larivee and Caleb Kasch...
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DRIVERS PASS BUS SAFETY TEST
During the last week of the school year North Bay drivers were, for the most part, in obeyance when it comes to properly stopping for schools buses. No criminal charges were laid although police say it wasn’t without some “close calls.” The North Bay...
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Dennis Mong was happy to be at an eye-catching event at Olmsted Beach
For Dennis Mong the feeling of deja vu was overwhelming. He once again participated in the 'Dotting of the Eyes’ for the Dragon Boat on Trout Lake at Olmsted beach. Mong performed the same ceremony in 2000 and he was back to do it again 2026. This was...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!
Canada turned up the heat on its 159th birthday Wednesday. Sweltering heat had North Bay residents seeking shade from trees at the North Bay Waterfront to the cool waters of Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. The City of North Bay celebrated Canada Day...
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FUNFEST FIREWORKS OVER CALLANDER
Callander’s reputation for putting on one of the region’s best Canada Day fireworks displays lived up to expectations Saturday night. Hundreds of people gathered on the shores of Lake Nipissing in Centennial Park to watch the 20-minute display. The...
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North Bay airport using $720,000 city bailout to cover debts this year
Jack Garland Airport will need $200,000 from the city coffers by the end of the month to pay its debts, according to a report to council. And that’s just the beginning. It looks like the city’s airport, which boasts a 10,000-foot runway, will be...
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TROUT LAKE COTTAGE AND BUNKHOUSE UP IN FLAMES
A cottage and a bunkhouse on Northshore Road were destroyed by fire Tuesday evening. North Bay Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at 225 Northshore Road around 8:56 p.m. The property was owned by the Hobbs family. North Bay...
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SATURDAY WAS A DAY OF FUN & FUNDRAISING IN NORTH BAY
It was a big of a slog when rain pelted down on Saturday but a large crowd enjoyed a symbolic and community-focused moment celebrating the francophone presence in the region. When the rain stopped the day got even more enjoyable. It was the...
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GOLF BALLS RAIN ON THIS NORTH BAY HOME
For 16 years, Elizabeth Grenier says golf balls from a nearby golf course have struck her home, injured her pets and now left her with a broken tooth. The Decaire Street resident says she’s beyond frustrated with the lack of response from the Pinewood...
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NORTH BAY HOME TO 139 REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS
North Bay is home to 139 registered sex offenders. The figure appeared in a lengthy report presented at the North Bay Police Services Board’s monthly meeting. During the presentation of the 2025 Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit annual...
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Roundabout will transform busy North Bay intersection
A major redesign is in the works aimed at reducing crashes at one of North Bay’s busiest intersections. The City of North Bay held an information session at city hall last week for the public to see the redesign of the Trout Lake Road from Highway...
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DOG DAY AFTERNOONS BENEFIT NORTH BAY’S WALK FOR DOG GUIDES
Van is living proof a dog can also be a woman’s best friend. Liza Grenon and her dog guide were two of about 50 owners and dogs gathered at the Waterfront for the annual North Bay Walk for Dog Guides. Grenon and Van were paired up a few months...
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HERITAGE RAILWAY & CAROUSEL COMPANY HOSTING ‘CHARITY DAY’ ON SATURDAY
Charity Day is coming to the Heritage Railway & Carousel Company across from the North Bay Waterfront, on Saturday. The teen lunch program at St. Brice’s Anglican Church will be receiving the proceeds of the rides on this day. The teen lunch program...
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TEAMS ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES TO PULL PLANE FOR THE UNITED WAY
One plane, 100 meters to the finish line, 33 teams with one goal: To support the United Way. Hundreds gathered at the Jack Garland Airport on a warm but overcast morning, on Friday, eager to take part in the United Way’s annual plane pulling...
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Life-long equestrian pushes for change through film, mentorship
Local equestrian Paige Lockton wants to change the way people think about horses, and she’s raising funds to make a documentary to bring to light training practices commonly used within the industry. The documentary is one component of Lockton’s...
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PIT BULL ATTACK LEAVES NORTH BAY DOG OWNER WITH $1,000 VET BILL
Toby is recovering after suffering puncture wounds from a pit bull attack Friday afternoon. Owner Krystal Seguin said her twoand-a-half-year-old 14-pound Shihpoo was transported to an animal hospital and is still recovering. The vet bill is more than...
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Victorious day for Afghanistan vet Larochelle’s Victoria Cross drive
It has always been for Jess. That is Mike Harrison’s feeling after Friday’s big news from Ottawa. Harrison said Friday is a day of celebration for Afghanistan veteran Jess Larochelle and the many people who have fought to get him a Canadian Victoria...
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PEOPLE PUTTING THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD TO AID LOCAL LEUKEMIA PATIENTS
About 200 people will be walking or running for hope at Lee Park, on Sunday. They are stepping up to help young people in the area who are suffering from Leukemia. The event is North Bay Steps for Hope: a community united for families facing blood...
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ONE LAST CHANCE TO SEE SNOWBIRDS ON ARMED FORCES DAY
There will be some mixed emotions for many attending Armed Forces Day at the North Bay Waterfront, on June 10. There will be plenty for thousands of visitors to see, including one attraction those in attendance will be seeing see for the last time in...
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CURLING SUPERSTAR HOMAN SKIPS INTO CITY TO PROMOTE NEW BOOK
Rachel Homan drew a big crowd to the North Bay Granite, on Sunday, and it wasn’t to watch her play. Homan was in town for a book signing of her newly-minted children’s book, Curling ABCS: Slide, Sleep, and Find. It is a departure for one of the best...
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REPORT STATES ER WAIT TIMES IN NORTH BAY UP ALMOST 300 PERCENT
Wait times in the emergency room at the North Bay Regional Health Centre have increased almost 300 percent in the last five years. A new report, compiled by senior researcher Andrew Longhurst, of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative, shows a...
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CLEAN-UP CONTINUES IN MATTAWA AREA RAVAGED BY SPRING STORM
The clean-up continues in Mattawa as businesses and homeowners try to salvage and repair the damage from Monday’s storm. Sheldon Crawford said the storm packed a double punch with hard rain and then strong winds that toppled trees and blew loose items...
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Feds, province announce $22.3-million 60-unit affordable housing project
Construction is set to begin later this summer on a $22.3-million 60-unit affordable housing project for Indigenous people on Brookes Street. The three-story building will include a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units along with a common area...
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HOMELESS TENTS SLASHED, BURNT AND TAKEN DOWN WHILE PEOPLE INSIDE
Homeless tents have been slashed, burnt and even taken down while someone was still sleeping inside, according to Tracy Clement. The founder and operator of Tracy’s Heart and Hands, an outreach program that helps the homeless, said she’s seen...
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INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER: FORMER CALLANDER MAYOR, COUNCILLOR ENGAGED IN WORKPLACE HARASSMENT
Former Callander Mayor Robb Noon and former Coun. Irene Smit were found to have engaged in workplace harassment against municipal staff, according to Callander’s Integrity Commissioner. The report was delivered by Shawn Mahoney of E4M (Expertise for...
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF TROLLING TOOK PLACE IN LAKE NIPISSING THIS WEEKEND
When you tell members of the North Bay Scuba Club to go “jump in the lake,” they do, willingly. The North Bay Scuba Club jumped into the waters of Lake Nipissing at the North Bay Waterfront Marina, on Sunday. The divers were at the marina at 10 a.m....
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CITY OF NORTH BAY CLEARING BRUSH TO DETER HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS
North Bay city crews have been removing brush along popular encampment areas to keep the homeless from setting up shelters. Coun. Gary Gardiner told the Nugget work has been ongoing to address the encampment issue, especially between the waterfront...
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FOUR-YEAR PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES FIREFIGHTER MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH IN NORTH BAY
A new four-year research partnership between Chat4chad, Bay Psychology and Nipissing University will investigate how exercise can be used as a practical tool to support the mental health and well-being of firefighters. “This partnership represents an...
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1,000 NEEDLES FOUND ACROSS NORTH BAY
More than 1,000 needles have been found on North Bay streets, parks and beaches over the last two years. Some of those hot spots include Northern Pines on Chippewa Street, Thomson Park, downtown and areas throughout West Ferris. Brent Kalinowski,...
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A FOND FAREWELL ON THURSDAY FOR CHEWIE, A BELOVED TRAUMA SUPPORT DOG
They say a dog is man’s best friend. In the case of Chewie, he was a best friend to hundreds of men, women and children in North Bay for eight years. Chewie was not just a dog. He was an inspiration. Chewie retires after eight years of distinguished...
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39 CATS RESCUED IN TWO WEEKS, STRAINING NORTH BAY SHELTER CAPACITY
Within two weeks, the North Bay and District Humane Society has seized 39 cats from two locations. Shelter Manager Janet Bredin said there have been some “hoarding situations that have gotten out of control.” “We received 25 cats from one location...
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POWASSAN’S MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL SEES OUTPOURING OF THOUSANDS OF VISITORS
Perhaps the sweetest thing in Powassan on Saturday was not the litres and litres of maple syrup but the warm temperatures and sunny skies. For years, the Powassan Maple Syrup Festival has seen a weekend full of rain — not in 2026. The great weather...
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CALLANDER URGES PROVINCE TO RECONSIDER YOUTH CENTRE CLOSURE
The Municipality of Callander will be joining forces in calling on the province to find better alternatives than closing Cecil Facer Youth Centre in Sudbury and sending troubled youth to Thunder Bay. Mayor Jordy Carr said the municipality is being...
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NORTH BAY’S POLICE SERVICE GIVING A GOOD CHUNK OF CHANGE BACK TO THE CITY
The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has decided a significant surplus is heading back to city coffers. That total returned to the City of North Bay is a combined $1,530,047 from years 2025 and 2026. That money is headed to the City of North Bay Tax...
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CALVIN TOWNSHIP MAYOR SAYS LAST YEAR’S MAJOR STORM HAS TURNED AREA INTO A ‘TINDER BOX’
Calvin Township Mayor Richard Gould is a worried person these days as he looks at thousands of downed trees in the region he governs. He is blunt when assessing the scope of what he sees. “Let’s face it – common sense will tell anyone who looks at...
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STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN CHISHOLM
Chisholm declared a state of emergency on Thursday in response to the severe flooding that is taking place throughout the township. “We advise you to not pass on closed roads. Best practice is to shelter in place,” according to a media release issued...
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NORTH BAY CLEANING UP AFTER DEVASTATING FLOOD ON TUESDAY
Shane White has owned Manchester’s Sleep Centre, Furniture & Spa for almost 30 years. He moved the store to its current location on Fisher Street in 2010. White has seen flooding on Fisher before – but not like Tuesday. “It rained so fast. Within two...
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CITY STAFF ADVISE NORTH BAY COUNCIL TO REJECT DAYCARE PROPOSAL
North Bay senior staff are recommending council deny a request to turn a residential home into a day nursery that would accommodate 40 children and six staff. The new business will be located at 32 Gertrude Street East, which is directly adjacent to...
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PREMIER FORD MARKS NORTHLANDER RETURN WITH NORTH BAY STOP
For the first time in 14 years, the Northlander is back. The blue and yellow train made its way down the tracks with Premier Doug Ford and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli as well as Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Graydon Smith and North...
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NORTH BAY COUNCIL BUYS SKI HILL, TRAILS, BUILDINGS AND 50 ACRES FOR $1.4 MILLION
North Bay council voted in favour of spending $1.4 million to “protect” a local asset and a regional attraction. The purchase includes approximately 50 hectares of land, including Laurentian Ski Hill and the Interpretive Centre building, which houses...
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WHICH TWO NORTH BAY CITY COUNCILLORS WILL SIT ON THE CASSELLHOLME BOARD?
North Bay council will decide which two councillors will sit around the Cassellholme board table. This comes after Coun. Mark King and Coun. Chris Mayne were denied returning to their position on the Cassellholme board last month. Their request for...
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