We're committed to sharing timely, relevant information with residents and visitors.
Our news releases and media advisories section has the latest details about what's happening in North Bay -- from upcoming events and major announcements to notices about closures.
Our social media sites are other sources of city information and ways to engage in two-way communication with us. We encourage you to get involved and have your say on issues that matter to you.
Availability
We will respond to media requests during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All requests will be responded to in an appropriate time frame, according to time of receipt.
City Access
All media outlets are asked to notify the City of North Bay before entering City property or before filming, photographing or interviewing City employees.
After hours
The City of North Bay only extends after hours service to media request of an urgent, operational nature. Media requests received outside of business hours will be addressed the next business day.
Response Time
Please note media requests from accredited media outlets (representatives of a recognized media organization) are given priority. Media requests from non-accredited media outlets and students will be logged and dealt with in sequence.
The City of North Bay uses social media to share information and connect with residents.
Our corporate social media accounts are typically monitored Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays).
While we aim to respond to questions and comments in a timely manner, we are not able to reply to every message and reserve the right to determine which inquiries receive a response.
Please note that social media is not monitored 24/7 and is not intended for submitting service requests, reporting issues, or emergencies. For assistance, please contact the City through official channels.
Main Accounts
Terms of Use for City of North Bay Social Media Sites
We encourage open, respectful conversation and welcome a range of perspectives. To help maintain a positive and constructive environment, users are responsible for the content of their comments and must adhere to the following guidelines.
The City may hide or remove comments or limit access to our social media channels if content:
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Does not related to City programs, services, or initiatives
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Includes offensive, profane, hateful, defamatory, insulting, rude, abusive, aggressive, or violent language
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Promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, age, religion, gender, national origin, or other protected grounds
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Includes sexual content or links to sexual content
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Is an advertisement, promotion, or spam
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Supports or opposes any person campaigning for election to a political office
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Encourages illegal activity or violation of copyright or trademark laws
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Falsely represents or impersonates any individual or organization, including City staff or officials
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Are repetitive or duplicated posts
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Is unintelligible or irrelevant
Users who violate these guidelines may have their comments removed and/or be blocked from City social media channels.
The City reserves the right to disable or limit commenting on posts when necessary, including but not limited to situations where conversations become unproductive, repetitive, or inconsistent with the purpose of the page.
The City of North Bay is not responsible for content posted by users. These terms may be updated at any time.
The City is committed to accessible communication. If you require information in an alternative format or need assistance, please contact us through official channels.
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