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...
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...
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...
My Dad taught me how to play chess, probably in Grade 6. Before the year ended I was beating him, as it wasn't something he focused on. For a long time, I had the rules written out on a piece of yellowed paper by his own hand. In pencil. I'm not sure where the paper...
North Bay, Ontario, is set to welcome a new Ukrainian language and culture school, scheduled to open on February 23, 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by local Ukrainian community members, aims to preserve Ukrainian heritage, offer language lessons for both children...