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2 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
If your vehicle has been reported for unsafe driving behaviours you may end up receiving a warning letter from city police. The North Bay Police Service has launched a new initiative to address what it says is a growing number of traffic-related complaints from the public. As part of this effort, the Traffic Enforcement Unit is now issuing Traffic Infraction Warning Letters to registered vehicle owners.
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3 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
Here’s a chance to take an up-close look at real airport equipment, some airplanes, and more. The North Bay Aviation Expo runs from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday at Jack Garland Airport and the surrounding industrial park. A variety of tours are set up, including the runway and airport tower, Canadore College Aviation Campus, the Ministry of Natural Resources hanger and Voyageur Aviation. Activities include a carboard aircraft race, costume and colouring contests, and much more.
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3 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
‘Stronger Together’ is the title of the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association’s (NOSDA) new five-year strategic plan. Officials say the association, which includes the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB), will help strengthen services, improve advocacy, and build healthier, more connected communities. “Working together through NOSDA is essential for addressing the unique challenges faced by Northern Ontario communities,” says Mark King, DNSSAB Chair.
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3 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
The Worst Roads list for Ontario is out from CAA. All of the top 10 are in Southern Ontario. Premier Road in North Bay is third on the northern list with three streets in Sudbury and one in Sault Ste. Marie compiling the regional top five. The city previously announced sidewalk construction, including road resurfacing work, involving more than half of the West Ferris roadway was getting underway this spring.
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3 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
Thousands of people gathered at the North Bay waterfront for Armed Forces Day on Wednesday. The Skyhawks Parachute team got the air demonstration started with both the American and Canadian flags unfurled. https://www.mynorthbaynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFD-2025-montage.mp3There was also an American F-16 flypast, the CF-18 Demo team, static displays, music and more.
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3 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
The North Bay OPP says its investigating repeated incidents of vandalism at Kaibuskong Park in the Township of Bonfield. Ontario Provincial police say a report of mischief, including multiple items being thrown into the water, was reported to them on May 27. Officials say the Township has since been forced to redirect time and resources to repair the damage caused. Anyone with information is urged to contact the North Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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3 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
There’s interest in further commercial development on Pinewood Park Drive, across from the casino. A council committee has given approval to rezoning and official plan amendments for just over 15 hectares of land, which also has frontage on Decaire Road. Paul Goodridge, speaking on behalf of the property owner, told council Tuesday night about some possibilities.
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4 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
Silver Birches Public School is celebrating a tree planting partnership with Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay, North Bay Hydro and Eagle Tree Service. Since 2021, the initiative has brought over 20 tall, thriving trees to the schoolyard. A tree-planting ceremony to mark the partnership is taking place on Thursday. Officials say the school community continues to be enriched by the program in countless ways, with the collaboration adding value, learning, and beauty to the school yard and community.
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4 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
City police report a loaded 9 mm handgun, ammunition and nearly $3,000 in suspected drugs were seized after officers responded to a drug-induced medical emergency two weeks ago. Two men and a woman, all from North Bay, are facing several charges including drug possession and trafficking, firearms possession and more. Police say they responded to the emergency in a local hotel room around 11:30 am on May 21, and spotted the handgun when they arrived.
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4 days ago | 
mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin
After taking the kindness pledge, city council has to be kind. “At least until the next city budget,” says 10-year-old Graham Shaver, host of the Kindness Cast. He presented to council on Tuesday night about the return of the Kindness Project next week (June 9-13). Officials with the project and Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District say the campaign is built on the simple yet powerful idea of “Do good.
