Don Delorme and his grandson Leo Miller Delorme impressed the Capitol Centre crowd at the Centennial Sounds event Nov. 23 that celebrated 100 years of North Bay music. Delorme, 73, said it was a fantastic gathering because local talent rarely gets the “play in the...
Centennial Sounds: A Celebration of 100 Years of Music in North Bay – Full Show Script
The Capitol Centre was filled with North Bay’s musical spirit on Nov. 23 as Centennial Sounds celebrated 100 years of local bands and entertainers. This article combines photos of the event with the script used by the master of ceremonies, Shawn Kettner. Good...
Word of the Week: ‘Entitlement’
Words can stretch in opposite directions. "Entitlement" for one, offers an interesting case study – especially during these times of societal acrobatics and shapeshifting moralities. It's a tale of two breeds: those not getting their due of entitlements and others who...
Word of the Week: ‘Accountability’
ac·count·a·bil·i·ty /əˌkoun(t)əˈbilədē/ noun the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility. "their lack of accountability has corroded public respect" Similar: responsibility, liability, answerability What does it mean to be an accountable person? ...
Word of the Week: ‘Integrity’
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."...
Does North Bay city council have enough credibility remaining to make big decisions?
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...
Procedural move stymies public discussion
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...
Norm Dokis shares Dokis First Nation history
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...
A Family Legacy in Bloom for 75 Years
Laporte’s Nursery and Greenhouses has been a cornerstone of the North Bay community since 1950, growing from a small backyard garden to a thriving family-run business. On May 3, the nursery will celebrate its 75th anniversary with an open house event, marking a...
100 years of the North Bay Pipes and Drums
The genesis of the North Bay Pipes and Drums came in 1925 when the city celebrated its incorporation with an Old Home Week event – it was an auspicious occasion which required importing a pipe band from Englehart as no local option existed. According to Liz Ashworth’s...









