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North Bay committee votes to demolish aging West Ferris Arena

As the new Steve Omischl Sports Complex nears completion, a committee of North Bay city council has voted to demolish and decommission the aging West Ferris Arena.

Motion would boost pay of North Bay’s mayor to $115K

A motion headed to city council in North Bay on June 2 seeks approval to increase the pay of the mayor of the city by more than $30,000.

More kids were stalked by North Bay man charged with attempted child abduction

Police in North Bay say an investigation has revealed that the man charged with attempting to abduct a child had earlier followed two other young people as they walked to and from school.

North Bay police say transport driver ran red light, caused collision

A commercial motor vehicle driver from Alberta and the company they work for have been charged with 16 offences, including driving an unsafe vehicle and going through a red light in North Bay.

Surge in accidental fentanyl overdoses, Kirkland Lake police warn

Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents to be aware that drug-related overdoses have spiked in recent days.

Police looking for driver that hit North Bay crossing guard

A crossing guard received minor injuries earlier this month in a hit-and-run incident in North Bay. In a news release, police said the collision took place more than a week ago -- May 20.

North Bay to host six new aircraft for training NATO fighter jet pilots

As Canada boosts its defence spending, ITPS Canada has ordered six new jet trainers that will be stationed at the company’s international tactical training centre base in North Bay.

Home sales plunge in Sudbury, Sault

Most major cities in northeastern Ontario saw a significant drop in home sales in April, with Greater Sudbury reporting a 35.6 per cent decrease compared to the same period in 2025.

Pearl Mist returns to Parry Sound this week

Cruise season arrives in Parry Sound this week, as the Pearl Seas Cruises vessel, Pearl Mist, is set to return to the community on Thursday.

Highway 64 reopens in French River after suspected propane leak

Highway 64 in French River reopened after a suspected propane leak had OPP shut the road for more than three hours as a precaution.

Coast Guard performs search and rescue training in Parry Sound

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) held one of its final major search and rescue (SAR) training days in Parry Sound on Tuesday as crews prepare for their summer deployments.

North Bay Armed Forces Day to celebrate the Snowbirds’ last season

Armed Forces Day in North Bay, Ont., Canada’s largest Armed Forces day event, will be held June 10, bringing the Snowbirds, Skyhawks and military displays back to the Lake Nipissing waterfront and Shabogesic Beach.

Pigeon needs a ride from North Bay to wildlife sanctuary near Parry Sound

The North Bay and District Humane Society is looking for someone willing to drive an injured pigeon to the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.

Two arrested, crack cocaine seized in North Spirit Lake First Nation

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service arrested two people May 21 and seized crack cocaine worth $64,000 following a pair of searches at homes in North Spirit Lake First Nation.

Driver accused of speeding at twice the limit in North Bay

Police in North Bay say a driver was caught on May 24 travelling at 81 km/h in a 40 km/h zone.