Provincial

FONOM congratulates new and returning provincial ministers

Provincial Richard Coffin - September 11, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says it is looking forward to working with the province’s new and returning cabinet ministers.

One rideshare regulator to rule them all

Provincial Richard Coffin - July 22, 2026

The North Bay Police Service says the Northlander Rideshare Pilot Program means the Ministry of Transportation has taken over responsibility for regulating rideshare operators, drivers and vehicles in several northeastern communities, including those in the North Bay area.

MPP says direct-to-consumer alcohol sales agreement will unlock opportunities

Provincial Richard Coffin - July 22, 2026

Nipissing's MPP is welcoming an agreement between nine provinces to allow direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages for personal use.

New Northlander trainset involved in collision last week

Provincial Richard Coffin - July 12, 2026

Ontario Northland confirms a Northlander trainset was involved in a collision with a commercial vehicle at a rail crossing in Bracebridge last Thursday.

City rewarded for exceeding 2025 housing target

Provincial Richard Coffin - June 26, 2026

The City of North Bay is receiving $336,000 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund from the province.

Province-wide protest taking place in North Bay too

Provincial Richard Coffin - June 26, 2026

Nearly 60 protests against the Ford government are lined up for Saturday, including locally.

Provincial funding for seven Senior Active Living Centres

Provincial Richard Coffin - June 5, 2026

Over $386,000 is flowing from the province to seven Senior Active Living Centres in Nipissing.

Infrastructure funding for ten communities in Nipissing

Provincial Richard Coffin - April 27, 2026

Just over $1 million is going to ten municipalities in Nipissing to support local infrastructure.

Discussion continues around northern highway safety

Provincial Richard Coffin - April 14, 2026

The provincial NDP has launched a documentary on their recent northern highways tour on highway safety, while Premier Doug Ford commented on the issue last week in North Bay.

NDP on the road highlighting northern highway safety concerns

Provincial Richard Coffin - March 3, 2026

Some New Democrat MPPs are on a northern highway tour listening to communities, documenting concerns, and pushing the government to modernize and expand Highways 11 and 17.