Northlander revival gains steam as Ontario releases proposed train times
This month, Ontario Northland released a proposed service schedule for the Northlander, offering what travel between Timmins and Toronto could look like when passenger rail service resumes in 2026.
Annette Dionne passes away at the age of 91
The Dionne Quints Heritage Board has announced Annette Dionne has passed away.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Annette on Christmas Eve,” states a post on social media “Much beloved, Annette had championed children’s rights. She believed it was important to maintain the Dionne Quints Museum and the history it provides for the future of all children.”
North Bay has a long to-do list of capital projects in 2026 budget
A $50.6 million North Bay Police headquarters building, accessibility upgrades at city hall, more traffic lights on Algonquin Avenue, the purchase of new city buses, Wi-Fi at baseball fields and a $4.2 million investment to redevelop the Pinewood Park and Lakeshore Drive intersection are some of the capital investments the city is considering for the 2026 budget.
North Bay police seizing more replica handguns from city streets
North Bay police say officers are seeing a concerning trend in which fake guns are being used more often during crimes such as drug deals and armed robberies.
At a recent police board meeting, acting deputy chief Jeff Warner said police are trying to clamp down on the number of fake guns circulating in the community.
