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A combined investment of over $20.6 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments will fund public transit infrastructure upgrades in North Bay, according to an official joint release issued August 6, 2025, by Member of Parliament Pauline Rochefort, Member of Provincial Parliament Vic Fedeli, and Mayor Peter Chirico.
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The federal, Ontario, and North Bay municipal governments have announced joint funding for eight public transit projects in North Bay, according to a backgrounder from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada dated August 6, 2025. The federal government will provide $8,362,099, Ontario will contribute $6,896,755, and the
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An infrastructure announcement is scheduled for North Bay on August 6, 2025, according to a media advisory from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada. The event will include participation from Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming; Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing; and Peter Chirico, Mayor of
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate, 145-gram size, UPC 6 11834 51237 1, with code 225.174, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was announced on August 4, 2025, after tests identified the potential contamination. According to
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Applications for several staff positions are open in the Town of Cochrane, Ontario. According to a notice posted on the town's website on July 29, 2025, and an official advertisement dated July 22, 2025, these roles will remain available until filled. The town is seeking candidates for a
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced an opening for a Member at Large position on its Cemetery & Community Spaces Committee. The committee is responsible for providing recommendations and support relating to the operation, maintenance, and planning of cemeteries and public spaces that are managed by the municipality.
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The Ontario government has awarded $400,000 to the City of North Bay through the second round of the Building Faster Fund. According to the province, North Bay began construction on 398 new homes in 2024, which the government states is 480 percent of its assigned housing target for that
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for certain brands of fish and shrimp crackers due to the presence of undeclared egg in the ingredients. The affected products are Getas Fish Crackers (ZMC Bangka brand, 250 g, code 260210) and Ny.Siok Shrimp Crackers (Ny.Siok brand,
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The Timmins Police Service is investigating an altercation involving a male and a female that took place near the boardwalk and beach area at Gillies Lake on the morning of Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Police reported the incident occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Alexander's Fudge brand Cookies n' Cream Fudge (225 g, UPC 6 28250 24007 8, code 09-25-25) because wheat was not declared on the label. The recall, announced August 1, 2025, affects products distributed in Ontario. According to the CFIA,
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The Ontario government will provide $1.3 million to expand the Transportation of Medically Stable Patients (TMSP) program to Blanche River Health, effective July 30. According to the Ministry of Health, this brings the total number of Northern Ontario communities served by the program to nine. The Ministry of Health
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The Town of Cochrane has announced that Bearfest 2025 is scheduled for August 8 to August 10. The event will be held in Cochrane, Ontario and is organized by the Town as a three-day festival. Bearfest is listed as an annual festival in Cochrane, and the 2025 dates are posted