Upcoming Events

By Richard Coffin Le Carnaval des Compagnons officially starts this weekend. It’s the 63rd edition of the winter festival, celebrating Francophone culture, traditions, and creativity in the region. A few events are taking place Saturday, including a fishing tournament, curling dinner at the Granite Club and an improv match

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) invites parents and caregivers of children starting Kindergarten in September 2026 to attend one of its Kindergarten Information Nights. Sessions will be held across the district from February 4 to 25, 2026, providing families with an opportunity to learn about NPSC’s

By Richard Coffin Area emergency services are gearing up for a Battle of the Badges hockey tournament this weekend.   Teams include the North Bay OPP, District of Nipissing Paramedic Services, and fire fighters from the Mattawa, Calvin, Papineau Cameron and Bonfield fire departments.   STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the

By Richard Coffin We’re one year away from the start of the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games in North Bay. We’re one year away from the start of the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games in North Bay. Officials kicked off the countdown to the games, which are being

The Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball invite the community to the 5th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Friday, January 30, at the R.J. Surtees Athletics Centre against the University of Guelph Gryphons. Created in 2022 by Laker alumnus and NUBASE

By Richard Coffin A new partnership is being launched to support innovation, entrepreneurship and investment readiness across the region. Northern Ontario Angels and Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) are working together on Venture North Bay Pitch. They say it’s designed to help founders build investment-ready companies and connect with

Tourism North Bay would like to advise you of the upcoming sport and group tourism events happening during the month of February and March in North Bay. EVENT: 63e Carnevale des Compagnons WHEN: February 1-7.2026 WHERE: North Bay, ON EVENT: North Bay Jr. Lakers Ice Fest WHEN: February 6-8.

Stand With Sluman is a community fundraiser taking place on February 21, 2026, at Gateway City Brewery in support of a local North Bay family facing a leukemia diagnosis. The event brings together live music, trivia, and a silent auction to help cover critical medical and treatment-related costs.  A heart

Please be advised that the City of North Bay’s online Building and Planning Application Portal will be unavailable from 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 to 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, due to scheduled maintenance. Mobile applications can be used offline during this time. Please wait until after

Summer Concert Series & Arts and Culture Nights 2026 The City of North Bay is looking for local performers, artists, and entertainers to showcase their talents at the Kiwanis Bandshell this summer. Submissions are now open for both the Summer Concert Series and Arts and Culture Nights, which bring live