The City of North Bay
200 McIntyre Street East P1B 8H8 North Bay, ON, Canada

North Bay Transit is now providing dynamic dispatching in most areas of the City in the evenings from Monday to Saturday and during the day on Sundays. Just click, book, go! Download the free app today! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gd/app/my-ride-nbt/id1529784040 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details... https://www.northbay.ca//north-bay-tr/dynamic-dispatching/ See more

We’re flying the Bell Let’s Talk flag outside City Hall today to help encourage people to join the conversation. When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts. https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/

A reminder that this new service launches Sunday. Riders can book trips by downloading the myRide NBT Dynamic Dispatching app or by calling dispatch at 705-474-0419. Download the free app today! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gd/app/my-ride-nbt/id1529784040 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details... https://www.northbay.ca//north-bay-tr/dynamic-dispatching/ See more

A reminder that outdoor rinks are currently closed due to mild temperatures. We expect they will remain closed until at least Tuesday, December 29. For updates, please visit: https://www.northbay.ca/ou/sports-facilities/outdoor-rinks/

During the Dynamic Dispatch hours: Rides must be booked through the MyRideNBT app or by calling the transit line at 705-474-0419 if they are located in the dynamically dispatched zone The south end of the city will be serviced by routes 8A and 8B, covering Marshall and Junction areas. Dynamically dispatched buses will not follow traditional fixed routes... Blue: Dynamic Dispatch Zone Green: Fixed Route Zone (Serviced by routes 8A and 8B) Note: Riders can request to travel from blue to green and the app will allow them to book an on-demand bus to a transfer point in order to reach their final destination. If traveling from the green zone to the blue zone, riders will need to book an on-demand bus when they arrive at the transfer point (Transit Terminal or Northgate Square) to complete the final leg of their journey. If riders request within the green zone, the app will suggest the best fixed route bus for their journey. Download the free app today! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gd/app/my-ride-nbt/id1529784040 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details... https://www.northbay.ca//click-book-go-dynamic-dispatchin/

Starting Jan. 24, transit service for most areas of the City will be moving to dynamic dispatching in the evenings from Monday to Saturday and during the day on Sundays. Learn more: https://www.northbay.ca//north-bay-tr/dynamic-dispatching/ Download the free app today! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gd/app/my-ride-nbt/id1529784040 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details... https://youtu.be/XTNeFDt4Y-w See more

There will be some changes to City of North Bay services, operations and facilities as Ontario moves into a province-wide shutdown on Dec. 26. https://www.northbay.ca//covid-19-shutdown-changes-to-cit/

North Bay City Council kicked off disucssions about the 2021 operating and capital budgets during a Special Committee Meeting Thursday. Talks focusing on the capital budget are expected to continue on Nov. 25th.

Outdoor rinks are currently closed due to mild temperatures. For updates, please visit: https://www.northbay.ca/ou/sports-facilities/outdoor-rinks/

The City of North Bay is pleased to be stepping up this year to provide the space needed for the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption’s annual Christmas Day Dinner at Memorial Gardens on Dec. 25. Organizers held a news conference today to announce that the dinner will be held despite the pandemic with the help of the City, the Gathering Place, Rebuilt Resources and other groups and volunteers.

There will be no residential/commercial waste or Blue Box collection in the City of North Bay on Friday, Dec. 25th, 2020 and Friday, Jan. 1st, 2021. Friday’s collection will occur on Saturday. https://www.northbay.ca//changes-to-regular-garbage-blue-/

Public meetings will be held on Monday, Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. regarding proposed amendments to City departments’ user fees and charges, water and wastewater rates and an amendment to the Growth Community Improvement Plan. Electronic participation will be available via Zoom. Members of the public interested in making presenting are asked to contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or 705-474-0400 ext. 2510 to register. https://www.northbay.ca/city-gov/media-room/public-notices/

Here's a clip of Mayor Al McDonald's conversation with Rod Bilz, chairman of the city's active transportation advisory committee, about the importance of active transportation during the most recent segment of North Bay Matters, which airs on Yourtv North Bay.

Santa Drive-Thru! Happening today from 10 am until 2 pm in the south parking lot at Memorial Gardens. https://www.northbay.ca/news-media-adviso/santa-drive-thru/

A reminder that pre-authorized tax account payments have been extended to 12 months. This means customers on a pre-authorized monthly payment plan will also see a withdrawal in December.

The Metis flag was raised outside City Hall this morning in recognition of Louis Riel Day, which is acknowledged across Canada every year on Nov.16 - the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. http://www.metisnation.org/news-media/louis-riel-day/

Please be advised that the weigh scale at the Merrick Landfill will be out of service for several hours starting at noon on Saturday, Nov. 14 until closing at 5 p.m. This service interruption will allow for the installation of a new weigh scale. The landfill will be unable to accept commercial and double-axle vehicle loads during this time. The new weigh scale will operational when the landfill reopens on Monday, Nov. 16 at 8 a.m. The City of North Bay thanks residents for their patience and co-operation while this work is completed.

The design team for North Bay's new Community and Recreation Centre provided an update on the project, which is now shovel ready, to North Bay City Council during a Special Committee Meeting Tuesday evening. Futher discussions regarding the project are expected to take place as part of the 2021 budget process.

North Bay City Council will receive an update on the new Community and Recreation Centre during a Special Committee Meeting today starting at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube channel: https://www.northbay.ca/city-gove/meetings-agendas-minutes/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thecityofnorthbay

A reminder that winter overnight parking restrictions are now in place until April 15 in the Downtown Improvement Area from 3 a.m. until 6:30 a.m., on blocks containing cul-de-sacs and dead end roads from 3 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and on all other streets from 3 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. Overnight parking is also restricted when snow removal signs are posted and during, or 24 hours following a snowfall. https://www.northbay.ca/.../parking/overnight-parking-bans/

To help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and reduce the potential risk to the public and municipal staff, visitors entering City Hall will be subject to COVID-19 screening questions and a ‘no touch’ temperature check starting Tuesday, Oct. 13th. Mandatory face-coverings and other protocols will remain in place.

Our most recent Moody's credit rating remained steady at 2019 levels. Maintaining a strong credit rating is an important factor for a municipality when it comes to the cost of borrowing.

Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Stay focused! #FirePreventionWeek

A reminder that the interest-free grace period for the February and June 2020 tax installments, as well as overdue water bills, ends on Oct. 31. Please email [email protected] or call 705-474-0400 ext. 2127, if you need to discuss payment arrangements.

Put a lid on it! Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn o the burner. #FirePreventionWeek

Two sections of the Kate Pace Way will be closed for the next seven to 10 days while resurfacing is underway. This includes the section between Lakeshore Drive and Decaire Road and the section between Prince Edward Drive and Marshall Avenue. A detour has been established for the section between Lakeshore Drive and Decaire Road via Riverbend Road to Decaire.

George Maroosis, a former long-time municipal politican, was officially sworn in today as the newest member of North Bay City Council.

North Bay Transit will begin operating on an enhanced schedule starting Tuesday, Oct. 13th to provide an increased level of service for all users. Hours of service during weekdays will be extended on all routes in the evening by up to two hours and ajustments have been made to some routes in the morning.

Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2020. This year’s theme, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! , focuses on the importance of cooking safely: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. https://bit.ly/2XtNrzK

Please be advised that there have been some bear sightings today on the Kate Pace Pace between Marshall Park Drive and Gertrude Street.

The Lake Nipissing Condo Trail west of Marathon Beach will remain open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 1. A planned closure for filming has been cancelled.

Thanks to all those who joined last night's webinar. Here's the link in case you missed it. (We weren't able to record portion of the begining due to technical issues.) https://youtu.be/xK9hXeESNHw