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Final FONOM board meeting before election covers several topics
By Richard Coffin
Several issues were up for discussion as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) recently held its final board meeting of the current municipal term.
Those included safer highways, sustainable municipal funding, policing costs, access to health care and the future of the forest sector.
“Our communities
Voter Information Letters in the mail
All five mayoral candidates take part in Chamber debate
Ontario Provincial Police looking for stolen motorcycle
Nipissing University celebrates outstanding alumni at 2026 Alumni Awards
600 volunteers needed for Special Olympics Ontario provincial winter games
Area food drives supporting residents in need
CIBC Run for the Cure raises more than $90,000
Canadore names sports dome after former President and CEO
Sports
Oulahen to coach Team CHL in prospects challenge
By Richard Coffin
The Coach and Assistant General Manager of the North Bay Battalion is heading behind the bench for the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) team at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge.
Ryan Oulahen has been named head coach of Team CHL.
The two-game series takes place Dec. 1-2 in
Oshawa defeats Battalion
Voodoos over Miners
Canadore College names Sylvie Laperrière head coach of Panthers Women’s Volleyball
2026 Battalion Marching Orders – Adam Dennis
Local talent stands out at Voodoos camp
Senior Ravens back on the gridiron
North Bay football players return home with CJFL exhibition game
Troops land Van Bommel
Rossetto added to ranks
Upcoming Events
CIBC Run for the Cure takes place Sunday
By Richard Coffin
Expect to see a lot of pink at the waterfront on Sunday.
That’s when the CIBC Run for the Cure is taking place.
Ella Oschefski, a daughter and niece to two breast cancer survivors, is this year’s Hope speaker.
Officials say Ella’s perspective is
Gather and Grow event being held at One Kids Place this weekend
Local walk takes place on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
First Responders Trade Manicures for Pancakes
NBRHC Foundation hosting 20th annual Our Hospital Walk/Run on Sunday
Your Community, Your Environment, Hear from Your Candidates
Recovery Rocks event being held Saturday
Chamber highlighting election candidate events in Mattawa, East Ferris and Bonfield
North Bay’s 2026 Santa Claus Parade takes place Nov. 15
Give Unwanted Items a Second Life on Goods Exchange Day
North Bay
Voter Information Letters in the mail
By Richard Coffin
North Bay residents can expect their voter information letters to arrive soon.
The city says the letters are in the mail.
Once you get it, you’re encouraged to keep it in a safe place with officials saying it includes information needed to vote online, including a
All five mayoral candidates take part in Chamber debate
Ontario Provincial Police looking for stolen motorcycle
Nipissing University celebrates outstanding alumni at 2026 Alumni Awards
600 volunteers needed for Special Olympics Ontario provincial winter games
Area food drives supporting residents in need
CIBC Run for the Cure raises more than $90,000
Canadore names sports dome after former President and CEO
City welcomes funding to help understand and prepare for climate risks
Project Zero helping residents improve fire safety
Local Business
Economic development strategy mapped out in Bonfield
By Richard Coffin S
The Township of Bonfield has adopted a new five-year Economic Development Strategy.
It’ll be used to guide council and staff decision-making through 2031.
There are five pillars with a variety of recommendations in each. They include infrastructure and investment readiness, business retention and growth, gathering
Small business advisory centres receiving provincial funding
Two area intern positions being funded by Ottawa
NATO-accredited tactical training facility officially opens in North Bay
80% year-over-year increase in job postings in July
Ontario Marks First Access to Nickel Ore at the Craig Mine Onaping Depth Expansion
Canada imposes tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods, unveils $7.5-billion aid package
Chamber wants to hear from businesses impacted by new tariffs
Uber arrives across the northeast
Trump threatens new tariffs, attacks Carney and Ford as trade war escalates
Spotlight
ECONOMIC GROWTH, INVESTMENT AND JOBS
PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY'S AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK WILL CREATE ECONOMIC GROWTH, INVESTMENT AND JOBS
Letter to the Editor from Council Candidate Dave Mendicino
North Bay's future depends on Economic Growth and Job Creation to provide opportunities for our families, children and grandchildren.
In 2007
Municipal Government Should Be About Building, Not Dividing
Ukraine Air Enterprise plane scheduled to arrive early Friday afternoon
Blue-Green Algae Bloom Callander Bay
Streetscapes winners announced
Peter Chirico Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
Tanya Vrebosch announces candidacy for North Bay Council
Johanne Brousseau Files Nomination for North Bay City Council
A Proven Record, A New Chapter and a Stronger North Bay
City Council Must Keep Economic Development at the Forefront
News
Final FONOM board meeting before election covers several topics
By Richard Coffin
Several issues were up for discussion as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) recently held its final board meeting of the current municipal term.
Those included safer highways, sustainable municipal funding, policing costs, access to health care and the future of the forest sector.
“Our communities
Proposals to Connect 600,000 More People to Primary Care
Fight Against Auto Theft
Passenger rail car investment an opportunity to reintroduce train service along Lake Superior’s North Shore
You can meet the West Nipissing municipal candidates Tuesday night
Highway 17 west of North Bay reopened after morning crash
Ontario Investing More Than $3.4 Million to Protect Manufacturing Jobs in the North
Urgent drug alert issued by Nipissing First Nation
NPI says 2+1 best fit for expanding most northern highways
