During Mother’s Day weekend (May 10-11, 2025), Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free where seasons permit. This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish, however, the season does not change.…
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Forest Fire north of Highway 17
Water is being moved across Highway 17 at Couchie Industrial Road because of a forest fire north of the highway. The fire is under control now. Please be careful in the area. Fire crews from MNR and the NFN Fire…
Spear Fishing Update and Kit Giveaway
The spear fishing events (community fire and sampling stations) for Friday, May 9 are cancelled. Youth spear fishing kits will now be given away in a draw! There are 34 kits available, and each family can win one kit. Enter…
Post Secondary Educational Assistance Program
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – Full Time Application Deadline: Thursday, May 15 at 4 p.m. Applications for Full Time and Part Time studies are available at nfn.ca/education or at the Education Department (70 Semo Road, Garden Village). For more information contact:Geraldeana…
Phone Lines Down – Please Email or Visit
May 8, 2025 (9:00 a.m.) – Our phones are working again. Miigwech for your patience. May 7, 2025 (11:00 a.m.) – Our phone lines are currently down. To reach a staff member, please send an email. For general questions, contact…
Seniors Grass Cutting Services
Monday, May 5, 2025 – NFN seniors ages 65 or over are eligible to qualify for this program. The NFN Senior requesting the services is the primary owner or primary tenant, the residence must be their primary residence. The home…
Men’s Vest Workshop
This workshop is designed for sewers of all experience levels, including complete beginners. Saturday, May 17 from 1 – 7 p.m.Sunday, May 18 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Duchesnay Hall520A Couchie Memorial Dr., North Bay Registration All NFN members are…
Goods Exchange & Spring Clean-up
Goods Exchange will occur Thursday, May 8 and Friday May 9, 2025. This is a great way to divert usable unwanted items from going to the landfill. Everyone is encouraged to take a look around and pick-up items that they…
Community notice: Stay safe around water – Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Watch) in effect
April 30, 2025 – The Ministry of Natural Resources – North Bay District is warning residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Watch is in effect until Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The statement is in place…
Harm Reduction Supplies
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – Every Friday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., NFN members will have access to harm reduction supplies at the Duchesnay Community Hall (520A Couchie Memorial Drive, North Bay ON P1B 8G5) These supplies include: For more…