North Bay news

• LACHANCE, Philip

  02-07-2026 19:13 via baytoday.ca
  
  It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son Philip Lachance. Philip passed away June 25th at his residence in North Bay and was in his 50th year.
  
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• Fact File: Does banning glyphosate prevent wildfires? Here's what we know

  03-07-2026 00:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  A social media post shared a screenshot of a satellite map that shows Quebec experiencing fewer wildfires than the rest of Canada, and suggested it was because the province banned the use of glyphosate-based weed killers in 2001.
  
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• Sunk B.C. charter boat could take days to recover after it is found: police

  02-07-2026 23:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  RICHMOND — British Columbia search crews say conditions have been challenging in the hunt for a charter fishing boat that sank in the Strait of Georgia, leaving six missing and presumed drowned.
  
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• Eby compares condo-purchase plan to "liquidation" at below construction costs

  02-07-2026 23:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a joint federal-provincial plan to convert unsold condominiums into affordable housing would be like buying something "on liquidation.
  
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• A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts

  02-07-2026 23:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local cou
  
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• Philippines President Marcos says 'we share the same aspirations' as Canada

  02-07-2026 23:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — The leaders of Canada and the Philippines signed agreements Thursday on energy, natural resources, labour and tourism, as the countries reinforced their shared priorities and hope for a trade deal.
  
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• Canada, Philippines sign sectoral agreements during Marcos visit to Vancouver

  02-07-2026 23:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada and the Philippines signed agreements today on energy, natural resources, labour and tourism, during a high-level visit in Vancouver.
  Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
  
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• Another major thunderstorm may be headed our way Thursday night

  02-07-2026 22:28 via nugget.ca
  
  For the second time in three days Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.The forecast service says there could be wind gusts of up to 90 km/h that could be a accompanied by near quarter-sized hail.Thunderstorms may develop over the area beginning early Thursday evening. Some of these thunderstorms may be accompanied by strong wind gusts and hail before moving east into Quebec
  
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• Storm knocks out power in Calvin Township, Papineau-Cameron Township and Mattawa

  02-07-2026 22:26 via baytoday.ca
  
  Papineau-Cameron Township Mayor Robert Corriveau says the storm brought down enough trees to close most roads and damaged an estimated nine homes, though no injuries or fatalities were reported
  
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• What's in the multi-billion-dollar B.C.-Canada prosperity MOU?

  02-07-2026 22:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — An economic deal between Canada and British Columbia that was unveiled in Vancouver on Thursday describes commitments that Prime Minister Mark Carney says will help unlock more than $200 billion in new investment.
  
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• Quebec Premier Fréchette says she will run in Trois-Rivières in October election

  02-07-2026 21:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has confirmed she is switching ridings and will run to represent her hometown of Trois-Rivières, Que., in the fall general election.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch in place

  02-07-2026 21:34 via baytoday.ca
  
  'Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail'
  
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• Canada to host 2028 Francophonie summit in Ottawa region

  02-07-2026 21:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada will host the 2028 global summit of the Francophonie in the Ottawa area, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday.
  
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• Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

  02-07-2026 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump hascalled vandalismof the Reflecting Pool.
  
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• Former Olympian indicted on felony charge in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism

  02-07-2026 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
  
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• Washington's Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness

  02-07-2026 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Yangbin Wu shook his fists in rhythm with the thunderous drumming and singing, his face furrowed in concentration, as he held two “bones” in his hands.
  
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• Bonfield cancels Canada Day events after storm brings wind, hail, washouts and outages

  02-07-2026 19:55 via baytoday.ca
  
  A severe storm that hit the region on Tuesday, June 30 brought wind gusts near 100 km/h and localized downpours, prompting Bonfield Township to cancel its Canada Day celebrations over safety concerns
  
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• North Bay Police arrest a 15-year-old girl after altercation involving firearm

  02-07-2026 19:34 via nugget.ca
  
  The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a young person after an altercation involving a firearm on Memorial Drive.At approximately 11 p.m. on July 1, NBPS Patrol Section responded to a report of an altercation involving a firearm on Memorial Drive.Officers responded quickly, located and arrested the accused without incident. As part of the investigation, police recovered and seized a replica firearm involved in the incident.The accused, a 15-year-old female, of North Bay, has been charg
  
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• North Bay teen charged with alleged firearm possession

  02-07-2026 19:23 via baytoday.ca
  
  'Choosing to use a replica firearm creates significant risk and will be met with a quick, decisive police response'
  
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• Measles outbreak in Quebec rises to 27 cases, mostly in Quebec City area

  02-07-2026 19:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTRÉAL — A measles outbreak in Quebec has risen to 27 cases, the majority of which are in the Quebec City area.Health officials say the most recent case was reported on June 28.
  
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• RCMP arrest two after raid at alleged migrant smuggling stash house in Montreal

  02-07-2026 17:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — RCMP say officers are searching a residence in the Montréal-Nord borough in an investigation into a suspected human smuggling ring.
  
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• Extreme heat in North Bay halts operation of train and carousels

  02-07-2026 17:41 via nugget.ca
  
  Due to the extreme heat and humidity forecasted for today, the trains and carousels will not be operating. “This is for the health and safety of all concerned– our riders and our volunteers,” according to North Bay Heritage Railway and Carousel. “A decision as to whether we will be open tomorrow will be made later tonight depending on the weather forecast.Stay safe North Bay.”
  
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• Heritage Railway having cupcake fundraiser

  02-07-2026 17:32 via baytoday.ca
  
  The Opera Bakery Cafe will be selling cupcakes in support of the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company’s Redpath Mining Heritage Train Station
  
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• Mattawa area storm damage (VIDEO)

  02-07-2026 17:06 via baytoday.ca
  
  Videographer Neil Brown put together this short video, which summarizes the damage from the June 30th storm
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Carney to join Smith for Alberta oil pipeline update in Calgary today

  02-07-2026 16:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to hold a joint news conference today in Calgary on a proposed pipeline project.
  
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• Alberta update on West Coast oil pipeline postponed

  02-07-2026 16:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — The Alberta government has postponed a planned update on its planned million-barrel-a-day oil pipeline to the West Coast.
  
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• AUBUT, Melissa

  02-07-2026 16:40 via baytoday.ca
  
  It is with profound sadness that her family announces the passing of Melissa Joy Aubut (Brophy), who passed away at the age of 53 at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay on June 30, 2026. Melissa’s time on earth was far too short.
  
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• Carney to meet with Premier Eby in Vancouver as Smith plans pipeline announcement

  02-07-2026 15:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Vancouver today, where he will meet with B.C. Premier David Eby and discuss major projects in the province.
  
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• B.C.'s multibillion-dollar MOU with feds retains northern tanker ban

  02-07-2026 15:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — An agreement between British Columbia and the federal government will maintain the northern oil tanker ban.
  
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• B.C., Carney ink deal to retain northern tanker ban ahead of Alberta pipeline update

  02-07-2026 15:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  The plan for a new Alberta bitumen pipeline to the British Columbia coast came into focus Thursday as Prime Minster Mark Carney toggled between the two provinces to meet leaders and make announcements.
  
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