Chris Dawson

North Bay

Weather Reporter at Freelance

Sports Editor and Writer at BayToday.ca

Freelance Weather Network Reporter, GM Powassan Voodoos (NOJHL), Sports editor/reporter BayToday.ca, Dawstar Video Scouting Services Director

Articles

Local resident frustrated with illegal dumping

2 days ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

It's not a new problem in North Bay, but one resident is growing increasingly tired of trash being dumped in secluded areas of the North Bay. Rob Beaulieu lives on Cedar Heights just north of Canadore College/Nipissing University campus. He says he is tired of seeing junk dropped off at his local street and other quiet areas on the north end of North Bay. Most recently, Beaulieu says a bed frame and a carpet were thrown into the ditch near his home.
Officers swap speeding fines for student artwork in North Bay safety push

3 days ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

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U14 Bulldogs pull out big road win

4 days ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

The North Bay U14 Bulldogs pulled out their first win of the season in a close 20-18 victory over the York Lions on Saturday in Aurora. Max Desbiens and Alex Michauville led the Bulldogs' defence with 70-yard and 90-yard interception returns, respectively, for touchdowns. Bulldogs slotback Grayson Lueder led the offence with one touchdown and 50 yards receiving on a windy day in Aurora. The win improves the Bulldogs record to 1-2.
Chippewa claims NOSSA men's soccer crown

6 days ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

The Chippewa Ravens senior boys soccer team defeated Superior Heights from Sault Ste. Marie 1-0 to capture the NOSSA senior boys soccer title in Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday afternoon. Hudson Prisco-Duquette scored the lone goal for the Ravens, and keeper Sey Agboola kept the clean sheet not allowing a goal against in the final, semifinal and the preliminary contests. Kieran Smith and Cam Popp scored for the Ravens in the semifinal in a 2-0 win over LoEllen from Sudbury.
Bradleys 'Raine' supreme at NOSSA track and field championships

1 week ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

It was another record-breaking NOSSA Track and Field Championship for Raine Bradley. The grade 11 Chippewa Secondary athlete broke the NOSSA Junior Boys discus record held by Algonquin's Ryan Hunter by five metres en route to his gold medal at the event that took place in Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday and Thursday.
Chirico optimistic after NOLUM meetings

1 week ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico came home this week with a sense of optimism. Last week Chirico took part in a meeting between North Ontario's Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM). The five mayors from North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Sudbury, and Thunder Bay feel that with strong provincial partnerships, northern cities are well-positioned to drive economic development and improve the quality of life for residents across the region.
Powassan ball field closure leaves tournament organizer frustrated

1 week ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

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Warner takes over as Acting Deputy Police Chief

1 week ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

The North Bay Police Service Board has appointed Inspector Jeff Warner to the position of Acting Deputy Chief effective June 2, 2025. The news comes only a week after the North Bay Police Service stated that Deputy Chief Mike Daze was on "approved leave." Longworth confirmed to the media after Tuesday's May Police Board meeting at police headquarters that Daze is not around.
Experienced officer from Guelph joins North Bay Police Service

1 week ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

The North Bay Police Service has added another experienced officer. He's Bryan McKean, who joins the local service after spending 16 years with the Guelph Police Service. McKean spent time on Patrol, in the Tactical Unit, and in the In-Service Training Unit. The North Bay Police Service stated that McKean moved his family to the area to be closer to extended family. He enjoys biking, running, Jiu-jitsu, and working out.
Centennial tree planting celebrates North Bay’s community spirit

1 week ago | baytoday.ca | Chris Dawson

Peter Chirico says he was very flattered to hear all the great things from other northern Ontario mayors about how great his community looks. "We had FONOM (Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities) here a couple of weeks ago, and I don't know how many comments I had from mayors across the north that said, 'What is your formula? How do you do it?' It's our volunteers. It's our clean, green and beautiful.