Performance measurement in most municipal operations is almost non-existent.  That reflects the difficulty in determining what should be measured and the difference in service levels and resources that render benchmarking municipalities almost useless.  It is...

This week’s definition lesson highlights a much-valued human characteristic: Integrity: in·teg·ri·ty   /inˈteɡrədē/ Noun: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Example when used: "He is known to be a man of integrity."...

The Gateway Theatre Guild is staging F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby this week at Trinity United Church, presenting the iconic 1925 novel as a live 1940s radio studio performance that director Rod Carley says carries urgent relevance for today's audiences. The...

The proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw changes for development within the Trout Lake watershed and rural areas of North Bay will likely be cited during municipal election discussions over the next 12 months. The next public meeting is set for Oct. 27. Voting day...

One year after financial turmoil forced a major reorganization, The Gathering Place is operating on a tighter budget while continuing to serve North Bay's food-insecure residents—though donations remain a significant concern. Operations manager Alicia Smith and board...

See the feature written by columnist Nancy Avery about Rhondi Palangio in the Fall 2025 edition of the Back in the Bay Magazine, published by Small Town Times. Copies may be available at the North Bay Museum, Darkhorse Comics, North Bay Hospital Gift Shoppe, Allison...

In a Facebook post to my group, Elected by You – North Bay, regarding the pending eviction of residents at Westwind Village I asked a number of questions.  I had complained that neither DNSSAB Chair, Mark King nor PHARA CEO, Mike van der Vlist had responded to me, but...

Interesting drama at North Bay City Council when a 'confidential motion' slated for an in-camera session, moved by Sara Inch and seconded by Jamie William Lowery, was brought up to be added to the council meeting agenda. It called for public discussion of municipal...

At the point where Lake Nipissing empties into the French River, the Dokis First Nation thrives on lands both historic and spiritual. It’s a place where generations have lived in harmony with the water, trees, and each other. Norm Dokis, an Indigenous guide and...

The recent revelations of Mayor Chirico’s expense account irregularities set off a firestorm of criticism on local social media pages. As the dust settles, it appears there is cause for alarm due to his errors in judgement and the disconnect between long-established...