North Bay news

• Deepfake scams like the one that targeted Sault senior are 'increasingly common'

  08-06-2026 23:26 via baytoday.ca
  
  Since 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received reports totalling more than $1.2 billion in losses to investment fraud
  
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• NDP, Conservatives still mulling stance on online harms bill, social media age cap

  11-06-2026 23:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The Conservatives and the NDP aren’t venturing an opinion yet on the online harms bill introduced by the federal Liberal government Wednesday.
  
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• Two dog day afternoons to benefit the Walk for Guide Dogs program

  11-06-2026 23:40 via nugget.ca
  
  Van is living proof that a dog can also be a woman’s best friend too, Liza Grenon and her dog guide were two of about 50 owners and dogs gathered at the Waterfront for the annual North Bay Walk for Dog Guides. Grenon and Van were paired up a few months ago. Grenon, once a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) all-Canadian volleyball player who played at Canadore and Nipissing, is battling a connective tissue disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which has made life much different an
  
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• Brass knuckles seized after Lakeshore Drive robbery

  11-06-2026 23:23 via baytoday.ca
  
  Two robbers entered the store, stole merchandise, and assaulted an individual during the theft
  
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• Liberals announce national food strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices

  11-06-2026 23:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food strategy aimed at giving Canadians greater access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices.
  
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• Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices

  11-06-2026 23:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving Canadians more access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices.
  
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• Near North Palliative Care Network to hold 17th annual butterfly release in North Bay on July 11

  11-06-2026 23:17 via baytoday.ca
  
  The Near North Palliative Care Network is inviting residents to its 17th annual Butterfly Release on Saturday, July 11, running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kiwanis Bandshell in North Bay
  
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• Quebec adopts domestic violence law; constitution project fails to move forward

  11-06-2026 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  QUÉBEC — Quebec has adopted a law that would allow people to find out if their romantic partner has a history of domestic violence.
  
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• 'I followed all the rules' on Alto, Champagne says amid conflict allegations

  11-06-2026 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Finance Minister Francois-Phillippe Champagne says he "followed all the rules" to make sure he wasn't in a conflict of interest related to the Alto high-speed rail project.
  
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• Two month robbery investigation leads to a variety of charges for two North Bay residents

  11-06-2026 22:49 via nugget.ca
  
  The North Bay Police Service has arrested two individuals following a robbery investigation at a Lakeshore Drive retailer. The patrol section responded to a robbery at a retailer in the 500 block of Lakeshore Drive on April 5 around 8 p.m.The investigation determined that the accused and a co-accused entered the store, stole merchandise, and assaulted an individual during the theft, according to North Bay Police.“Both suspects fled prior to police arrival. Shortly thereafter, officers loc
  
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• Alberta files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition

  11-06-2026 22:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — Alberta's government has filed its appeal of a judge's decision to throw out a petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada.
  
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• A look at some Canadian police officers who died on the job over the years

  11-06-2026 22:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  A Toronto police officer was shot dead Thursday morning while carrying out what the police union called a "high-risk takedown" at an apartment building in the city's northwest. The death of Const.
  
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• Senator, MP, advocate call on Ottawa to pass Indian Act status law before break

  11-06-2026 21:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — First Nations MPs and senators are calling on the federal government to pass legislation changing the rules on status under the Indian Act before they leave Ottawa for the summer break.
  
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• Canada Post moves to convert nearly half a million more homes to community mailboxes

  11-06-2026 21:49 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada Post is rolling out the latest phase of its transition from door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes, selecting more than three dozen communities that will undergo the conversion starting next year.
  
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• World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

  11-06-2026 21:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — The largestWorld Cupin tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-hostMexicotaking on South Africa in the opening match.
  
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• Mexico launches its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa

  11-06-2026 21:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to theWorld Cupon Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament.
  
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• Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash

  11-06-2026 21:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners ruled Thursday.
  
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• Toronto airport expansion plan won't be released during consultations: port authority

  11-06-2026 21:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Consultations on the future of the Toronto island airport will go ahead without detailed plans on a possible expansion.
  
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• CAVERLY, Lance 'Kirk'

  11-06-2026 20:55 via baytoday.ca
  
  We bid farewell to our brother and friend, Kirk, after his sudden passing at McLaren’s Bay, on Saturday June 6th, 2026.
  
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• Quebec becomes first province to ban the sale of energy drinks for children under 16

  11-06-2026 20:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — Quebec has become the first province to adopt legislation banning energy drinks to children under 16 years old.
  
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• Activists for LGBTQ+ rights abroad urge Canada to double foreign aid for minorities

  11-06-2026 20:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Global activists for gender and sexual minorities are urging Canada to double its aid spending for LGBTQ+ people abroad, while a gay Liberal MP urges advocates not to lose hope in the face of a global backlash.
  
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• Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director

  11-06-2026 20:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, asdirector of national intelligence .
  
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• A beloved comic strip comes to life on stage next week in North Bay

  11-06-2026 20:26 via nugget.ca
  
  After a year of planning and months of rehearsal, North Bay’s newest musical theatre co-operative is ready to raise the curtain on its inaugural production. Constellation Theatre Co. presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown from June 19–27 at École secondaire publique Odyssée, bringing together a cast of skilled local performers and a creative team recognized throughout the North Bay theatre community.“Constellation Theatre has the energy of young professi
  
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• Ontario Place parking garage contract awarded for $200M

  11-06-2026 20:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Ontario taxpayers will spend $200 million on a new parking garage at Ontario Place, but the government says it will quickly generate tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue.
  
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• Ontario names and shames two ticket resellers it alleges broke new rules

  11-06-2026 20:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is naming and shaming two ticket reseller sites the government alleges broke its new ticket sales rules.
  
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• Carney to visit Paris, Dublin ahead of G7 summit in French Alps

  11-06-2026 20:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's quest to strengthen Canada's ties with Europe continues this week as he takes off for his ninth visit to the continent since being sworn into office a little more than 15 months ago.
  
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• ECKENSVILLER, Verda Marie (Cameron)

  11-06-2026 20:02 via baytoday.ca
  
  Passed away peacefully at A.R.Goudie Long Term Care Home, Kitchener at the age of 103. Verda was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Angus (1997). Loving and cherished mother of Debbie Stillar (Claire) and Charlene Shingler (Ken Haid).
  
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• Carney talks trade with G7 allies, China ahead of leaders' summit

  11-06-2026 19:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney took part in a video call involving Group of Seven countries and China today to address global economic imbalances.
  
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• Holy Name of Jesus Parish launches second annual spring 50/50 draw to pay down bell tower loan

  11-06-2026 19:36 via baytoday.ca
  
  Holy Name of Jesus Parish in North Bay has launched its second annual Spring 50/50 Draw as it works to pay off the loan for its Bell Tower Reconstruction Project, with the draw set for June 28
  
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• Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner

  11-06-2026 18:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — A group of senators is arguing Canada needs to overhaul its labour laws to avoid work stoppages in critical sectors if it wants to be seen as a reliable trading partner on the global stage.
  
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