The Near North District School Board is now without a board chair. At a schoolboard meeting last night, it was shared that Erika Lougheed stepped down from the role. In a statement, board officials say they appreciate the passionate efforts and leadership of former Trustee and Chair Erika Lougheed. They add...

Local hospice care is getting some financial help thanks to the province. The Near North Palliative Care Network and Nipissing Serenity Hospice will each receive over $12,500 to reflect the last three months of the last fiscal year, and $50,000 for the current one. "On behalf of Near North Palliative Care,...

The City is putting out a call to artists and designers to help add some colour and creativity to the Lakeshore Drive overpass. According to the city, the Overpass Banner Art Project aims to engage local artists to create banners that will be mounted onto the light posts along the...

If you're interested in volunteering, you'll soon have the perfect opportunity to find out how. The new community-based Volunteer Collective in North Bay and the area is hosting its first Community Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 10 from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm at 140 Elmwood Ave. The collective consists of...

Over $222,000 is coming to the North Bay Regional Health Centre to support prenatal and specialized services. That's according to MPP Vic Fedeli, who says the one-time funding from the province will support timely care for families, children and youth by expanding bed and patient flow-related surgical initiatives. Health Centre President...

Just in time for National Pet Day, the North Bay and District Humane Society is hitting the road. With a new name and a new look, the North Bay Animal Rescue and Relief Transport is going to be transferring 35 cats and 28 dogs from across the province. “It’s very fitting...