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Frustration, as no questions allowed at City Town Hall meeting

Some in attendance hoped a Q & A session with members of North Bay City Council would be part of the Town Hall event but were told the procedural by-law prevented this

Sep 26, 2024 10:22 AM Read more >

'Time for action is now:' Homeless encampment motion passes

'As municipalities, we now have the difficult job of balancing the needs of people living in encampments — who deserve to be treated with empathy and respect — with the responsibility to ensure communities are safe and vibrant places for all residents'

Aug 15, 2024 10:32 AM Read more >

Homeless encampment motion 'urgently' calls for gov't action

'If the conditions that cause homelessness don’t change, there are no solutions we can implement at a municipal level that will solve it. The scope and action needed to adequately address homelessness and encampments far exceeds the purview and fiscal capacity of the City of North Bay'

Aug 7, 2024 3:36 PM Read more >

City homing in on enforcement of pigeon feeding by-law

By-law is enforcing the pigeon feeding prohibition — fines range from $100 for feeding pigeons or depositing food likely to attract pigeons and obstructing or failing to comply with an order carries a $200 penalty

Aug 1, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

'Inches' away: Penalized councillor seeks chambers seat change

'I kindly request your assistance in relocating my seat to align with my rank as the sixth councillor. I believe this adjustment will not only be fair but also contribute to a more harmonious and respectful environment within the council chambers'

Nov 3, 2023 4:37 PM Read more >

'Strong mayor' powers now in effect

'I am committed to working collaboratively with our City Council, and I have no intention of exercising these powers in a way that undermines our strong team. However, we must adhere to the provincial legislation, and as such, I am taking these steps to ensure transparency and accountability'

Nov 3, 2023 4:37 PM Read more >

North Bay eyes Ontario's housing target — 1000 new units by 2031

With the provincial target now set, it will take funding to meet the goal — if successful in its federal application, the City of North Bay anticipates 837 units would be constructed within a three-year period

Oct 12, 2023 9:55 AM Read more >

Council approves motion urging $4M spike in NOSM U funding

Council 'strongly requests' Ontario grant NOSM University a permanent increase in annual base funding before the end of this fiscal year 'so it can continue to deliver on the mandate that the Conservative government initially established in response to the needs of Northern municipalities'

Oct 12, 2023 9:54 AM Read more >

City to examine recycling program in public spaces

The study will examine the financial and logistical factors necessary to launch the program and station recycling bins in areas where public garbage collection is available, particularly in parks, downtown areas, community waterfronts, and all City of North Bay facilities and arenas

Oct 5, 2023 10:27 AM Read more >

Council motion could lead to public recycling program in city spaces

Making recycling available in public spaces is a 'small step in what will be the first of many initiatives to extend the life of the Merrick Landfill by providing a cost-effective method to conserve tax dollars'

Sep 7, 2023 1:01 PM Read more >

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