Richard Coffin

Canada

News Reporter and Anchor at Vista Radio

Articles

Over half a million dollars going to Les Compagnons

6 days ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

Les Compagnons des francs loisirs is receiving $540,000 from the province over three years. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced the money will be used to reinforce and enrich the development of French language culture. “Our government is proud to support local non-profits like Les Compagnons to enhance the lives of people in Nipissing and play an important role in building a strong and prosperous community,” says Fedeli.
Federal candidates to discuss environmental and climate concerns

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

A roundtable discussion on environmental and climate concerns is coming up next week for most of the Nipissing-Timiskaming federal candidates. Northwatch has lined up the event for Wednesday, April 23. Four of the candidates are taking part in the event at St. Andrew’s United Church on Cassells Street. They include John Janssen with the People’s Party of Canada, the NDP’s Valerie Kennedy, Louise Poitras with the Green Party and the Liberal’s Pauline Rochefort.
Chamber adds two more Evening of Excellence awards

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce is adding two new awards to honour local businesses. There are now eight categories for the Evening of Excellence Awards. Innovation and workplace excellence are the new ones. Others include young professional, not-for-profit and new business of the year. There are also two small business categories, for 1-5 and 6-15 employees, along with business of the year honours for those with 16 or more employees.
City man passes away after collision last week

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

The North Bay Police Service says a 61-year-old North Bay man has died in hospital after a collision last Friday. Police say a pedestrian and a motorcycle were involved in the crash at the intersection of First Avenue and Cassells Street. They say the pedestrian was taken to hospital and later air-lifted to Sudbury and passed away on Tuesday as a result of their injuries. Police are still investigating the collision.
Stat holiday closures for Easter weekend

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

The Easter long weekend is almost here and that means most government offices are closed for Good Friday and on Easter Monday. That includes North Bay City Hall. Most retailers are closed Friday and on Sunday. North Bay Transit buses won’t be running on Good Friday, but will be operating on a Sunday schedule on Monday. There’s no garbage and recycling pick-up Friday. It’ll be delayed until Saturday. The city says there will be regular pickup next week.
Payout continues for North Bay hosting casino

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

Another $406,000 is heading to the city coffers. It’s the latest quarterly payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming for the city hosting Cascades Casino. It represents the fourth quarter payment (Jan 1-March 31) and brings the total to $1.7 million during the fiscal year. Since the gaming site opened in March 2022, North Bay has received over $4.8 million.
Police asking for public’s help identifying two men

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

City police are looking to identify two men after an attempt to buy cartons of cigarettes with fraudulent gift cards. The North Bay Police Service was contacted after the pair went to an Algonquin Avenue business just after noon on April 8. They say alert staff members recognized the men from a Be-On-the-Look-Out (BOLO) issued after a similar situation in the Toronto area.
Applications for Summer Company program being accepted

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

Students between the ages of 15 and 29 are once again being given the opportunity to run a business. MPP Vic Fedeli says applications to the Summer Company program, which offers grants up to $3,000 to start a full-time business are being accepted. The students will also receive at least 12 hours of business training and one-on-one mentoring. “Our government is working around the clock to help small businesses and young entrepreneurs succeed because we see first-hand the impact they have.
One Kids Place summer camps open for registration

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

Registration is underway for summer camp programs at One Kids Place (OKP). The Children’s Treatment Centre says the camps provide children and youth with special needs the chance to engage in social and recreational activities within a supportive, individualized environment. Officials say kids taking part will be able to explore new interests, develop essential skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers.
Four Troops ranked on final NHL Central Scouting list

1 week ago | mynorthbaynow.com | Richard Coffin

Four North Bay Battalion players are listed in the final NHL Central Scouting rankings before the NHL Draft. They include Battalion right wingers Shamar Moses, at 104 and Lirim Amidovski, at 123 on the North American Skaters list. Defenceman Jonathan Kapageridis, who played most of the season with Cobourg in the OJHL, is 211. Mike McIvor is 26 on the North American Goaltender rankings.