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A homecoming for new city police deputy chief
By Richard Coffin
The North Bay Police Service will have a new Deputy Chief as of Oct. 5.
Officials say Robert ‘Bob’ Norman has been appointed by the board following a comprehensive executive search process.
They say he brings more than 27 years of frontline and community-based policing experience with
Vehicle clocked going nearly 80 km/h over the limit on Hwy 11
Anishinabek Educational Institute achieves accreditation
School board association president says ‘democracy is not outdated’
Free speaker series starts this week at WFCU Place
CMHA Ontario launches resource to support municipal candidates
Main library entrance on Worthington closed for repairs
FONOM and NOMA looking for four-laning plan for Highways 11 and 17
Crime Severity Index rises just over 7% in North Bay
Sports
Voodoos over Miners
Powassan Voodoos 8, Kirkland Lake Gold Miners 0:
A lopsided result saw the Voodoos soar past the Gold Miners, thanks in part to a Caleb Dawson hat trick and one assist.
Drew Clayton put the Voodoos in flight early in the contest before Dawson notched his initial marker, coming while
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
Elite hockey development camp being hosted in North Bay
Front office adjustments for the North Bay Battalion
Upcoming Events
Free speaker series starts this week at WFCU Place
By Richard Coffin
The city is already putting the new community room at WFCU Place to use.
A free speaker series starts this week as part of the city’s Mind/Body Fit for Life program.
Officials say a wide range of topics will be covered by local presenters each
Chamber’s Mayoral Debate takes place early next month
Free Welcome to North Bay event takes place Sunday
‘Muck Out’ robotics competition launches Saturday
September public skating is underway!
Local Sea Cadets to Host an Open House for the North Bay Community
Labour Council marking Labour Day with annual waterfront celebration
Weekend fun includes Smoke ‘N’ Spurs and Powassan Fall Fair
Transport yourself into a fantastical world at the 4th ever Studio Ghibli North
NORTH BAY FALLS INTO ITS NEXT SEASON OF NOTHING. NOWHERE. EVERYWHERE
North Bay
A homecoming for new city police deputy chief
By Richard Coffin
The North Bay Police Service will have a new Deputy Chief as of Oct. 5.
Officials say Robert ‘Bob’ Norman has been appointed by the board following a comprehensive executive search process.
They say he brings more than 27 years of frontline and community-based policing experience with
Vehicle clocked going nearly 80 km/h over the limit on Hwy 11
Anishinabek Educational Institute achieves accreditation
School board association president says ‘democracy is not outdated’
CMHA Ontario launches resource to support municipal candidates
Main library entrance on Worthington closed for repairs
Crime Severity Index rises just over 7% in North Bay
Canadore College Ranks Second Globally in 2026 Sustainable Campus Index
Local Ukrainian families show their pride ahead of presidential visit
(UPDATE) Missing youth located
Local Business
80% year-over-year increase in job postings in July
By Richard Coffin
Job postings in July saw big gains year-over-year in Nipissing.
The Labour Market Group reports 839 job postings that month.
That’s up 80% compared to July last year and nearly 15% month-over-month.
Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites and Virtual Offices Available
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
Ontario and Canada Investing $1 Billion to Build More Homes
Area First Nations join discussions regarding potential reopening of Kearney Graphite mine
U.S. delays Canadian tariffs three days as Trump claims trade deal
LMG reports ‘significant expansion’ in summer hiring activity
Spotlight
Ukraine Air Enterprise plane scheduled to arrive early Friday afternoon
By Richard Coffin
Still no specifics have been publicly released on a Presidential visit to North Bay, but a Ukraine Air Enterprise A319 is slated to arrive at Jack Garland Airport, just after 1 pm Friday.
According to Flight Aware, it’s flying here from Toronto. The plane departed Calgary
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
Filming Project to Use Replica Firearms and Have a Simulated Crime Scene, and Simulated Violence
Should governments re-examine remote rail service in Algoma?
News
FONOM and NOMA looking for four-laning plan for Highways 11 and 17
By Richard Coffin
Two northern municipal groups have written to the Premier, calling on the Ontario and federal governments to establish a jointly funded, phased plan to upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to four lanes.
The letter was penned by the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern
Quebec youth charged with stunt driving on Highway 63
Premier Ford Unveils Changes to Cabinet
FONOM congratulates new and returning provincial ministers
North Bay woman charged with public mischief in Moose Factory OPP death investigation
Four drivers charged with impaired in the area over the past few weeks
Annual Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering underway
Potential Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Eagle Lake
Bridge replacement and paving work next week in West Nipissing
