North Bay news

• Southern Californians battered by wildfires that killed 2

  11-11-2018 12:06 via baytoday.ca
  MALIBU, Calif. — Just a day ago, Arik Fultz was feeding the horses on his 40-acre ranch near Malibu. Now, after wildfires roared through parts of Southern California, there's nothing left of his ranch but charred remains.
  
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• Saturday was a day of fun and fundraising in North Bay

  21-06-2026 21:54 via nugget.ca
  
  It was a big of a slog when rain pelted down on Saturday but a large crowd enjoyed a symbolic and community-focused moment celebrating the francophone presence in the region. When the rain stop the day got even more enjoyable. It was the Saint-Jean–Baptiste Day celebration which represents a meaningful recognition of Franco-Ontarian heritage and an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches our community.Nathalie Drolet is the President of the Board of Les Compagnons and
  
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• HARLING, Sonia

  21-06-2026 19:51 via baytoday.ca
  
  On Tuesday June 16th 2026, Sonia ended her struggle with a sudden and unexpected illness. She fought for 10 days with all the determination and will that her friends and family were accustomed to seeing in her every day life.
  
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• Police officer shot at during Mississauga investigation, suspect in custody

  21-06-2026 19:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  A man is in custody after allegedly firing a gun at a police officer in Mississauga on Sunday morning.
  
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• AI safety advocates say bill a good 'first step' on regulation, but more needed

  21-06-2026 19:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  A pair of artificial intelligence safety advocates say the federal government’s new chatbot legislation is a good first step.
  
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• The arrival of WestJet could mean big things for North Bay

  21-06-2026 19:15 via nugget.ca
  
  North Bay’s Economic Development department is one of many local organizations saluting the arrival of WestJet flights to Jack Garland Airport. The terminal was packed and the city hopes its the start of a beautiful friendship.The launch represents more than a new route. It is a sign of momentum, confidence, and opportunity at a time when air service continues to be important for the region’s economic growth, tourism development, business travel, and quality of life. We are proud to
  
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• Callander’s FunFest is fast approaching and it is packed with fun

  21-06-2026 18:37 via nugget.ca
  
  FunFest is Callander’s flagship summertime event, anannual Canada Day celebration held the weekend before July 1. This year’s FunFest is on Saturday, June 27.The day’s events include a parade down Main Street, vendors, kids’ activities, and, weather pending, fireworks at dusk over Callander Bay.“Join us for a day filled with family-friendly fun, live entertainment, community spirit, and exciting activities for all ages,” organizers said in a release. “F
  
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• Heavy rain causes flooding and power outages across Montreal area

  21-06-2026 16:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTRÉAL — Flooding in Montreal's West Island and on the South Shore caused road closures and power outages after heavy rain swept through southern Quebec over the weekend.
  
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• Father’s Day - Sam Gauvreau

  21-06-2026 14:13 via baytoday.ca
  
  Forever in our hearts ♥️ Monique, Tina, Guy and family
  
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• Wildfire still burns near B.C. village of Lytton, as deadly anniversary looms

  21-06-2026 12:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  A B.C. wildfire is continuing to burn, out of control, near the village of Lytton, where, almost five years ago, a similar blaze destroyed much of the community.
  
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• ‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet

  21-06-2026 12:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a cabinet minister calling on shipbuilders to cough up a car plant, the brief race to replace Canada’s aging submarine fleet turned heads in more ways than one.
  
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• Quebec town of Terrasse-Vaudreuil recognizes trees as living beings with rights

  21-06-2026 12:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — A small town west of Montreal has decided to officially recognize trees as living beings with rights of their own, in what an environmental organization describes as a first in Quebec and Canada.
  
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• How communities across Canada are celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day

  21-06-2026 12:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples' Day on Sunday — a day meant to honour the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
  
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• Cooler overnight helps firefight near Lytton, B.C., but temperature expect to climb

  21-06-2026 12:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Firefighters battling a wildfire near Lytton, B.C., say cooler temperatures and light winds helped overnight but that fire activity could increase throughout the day as temperatures climb.
  
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• Communities across Canada celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

  21-06-2026 12:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA —
  Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples' Day on Sunday, a day meant to honour the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
  
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• 'Bring them back': Students help restore Atlantic salmon population in Lake Ontario

  21-06-2026 12:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  AJAX, ONT — On a sunny morning last month, Ben Teskey stood on lush green grass near a thick forest east of Toronto, surrounded by several dozen students and a handful of teachers, all of them radiating with excitement.
  
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• Egyptian and New Zealand fans prepare for Vancouver's third World Cup match

  21-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Superstar Mohamed Salah and the rest of the Egyptian World Cup team face off today in Vancouver against New Zealand, the tournament's bottom-ranked team.
  
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• Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria

  21-06-2026 06:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  VICTORIA — A Muslim group and Culture Minister Marc Miller are decrying an alleged attack on an imam of a mosque in Victoria.
  
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• VIDEO: Blocking kids from social media is a lot more complicated than you think

  21-06-2026 06:46 via baytoday.ca
  
  This week on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: We revisit our interview with one of Canada's leading experts on digital policy, who isn't sold on banning children under 16 from social media
  
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• Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to prod Iran to 'turn over a new leaf'

  21-06-2026 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S.
  
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• Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track

  21-06-2026 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday is meeting with top Iranian officials as the White House looks to build out theinterim deal to end the warin Iran reached by the two sides last week.
  
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• Vance and Iranian officials are in Switzerland for talks on Tehran’s nuclear program

  21-06-2026 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S.
  
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• US Vice President JD Vance lands in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program

  21-06-2026 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  ZURICH (AP) — U.S. Vice PresidentJD Vancearrived Sunday in Switzerland to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders overcurbing Tehran’s nuclear programand building out thefragile interim deal to end the warin Iran.
  
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• As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar to get in line

  21-06-2026 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S.
  
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• CHADBOURN, Peter Joseph

  21-06-2026 03:39 via baytoday.ca
  
  Chadbourn, Peter Joseph June 16, 1934 – June 15, 2026 It is with great sorrow the family announces the peaceful passing of our father, Peter Joseph Chadbourn, at Northern Heights Long Term Care Home in North Bay, on June 15, 2026 at the age
  
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• Independent observer named to monitor Montreal police racism investigation

  20-06-2026 23:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTRÉAL — Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière has appointed an independent observer to oversee the investigations into racism allegations involving Montreal police officers, over a week after the force dismantled a patrol unit in Montré
  
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• Woman dead, man arrested in Toronto apartment shooting: police

  20-06-2026 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Toronto police say a woman is dead after a shooting at a downtown apartment.Police say a man has been arrested.
  They did not immediately announce what charges he faces or how he may have known the victim.
  
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• 'Keep focused': Lytton, B.C., under evacuation orders years after devastating blaze

  20-06-2026 21:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  Judith Urquhart said she's doing what she has to do to remain focused and prepare for the possibility that a wildfire could force her to evacuate, five years after her home was destroyed by a different blaze.
  
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• FORSYTHE, Aubrey Bernard

  20-06-2026 20:08 via baytoday.ca
  
  With his family by his side, Aubrey Bernard Forsythe of Gregg Settlement, NB, passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2026.Aubrey was born in Bairdsville, NB, on June 13, 1945.
  
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• N.B. gallery aims to spark debate with urine-soaked crucifix photo, Tory MP weighs in

  20-06-2026 19:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  FREDERICTON — An art gallery in Eastern Canada is leveraging a notorious, damaged photograph of a crucifix floating in urine to spark public discourse — even drawing criticism from a member of Parliament.
  
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