North Bay offers a unique blend of natural beauty, festive charm, and winter activities that make it an ideal travel destination during the Christmas holiday season. Some of us are planning a post-Christmas holiday as well, as we get into the teeth of the winter...
Mark Keast

Winter Wonderland: The Snow Is Falling in Chautauqua County
According to the New York Snow Report these days, snow pack levels across the state are 226% above normal. That means five-star skiing, with snow depth anywhere from six inches to four feet. With Christmas season nigh, the best places to feel nostalgic is where...
Post Holiday Winter Vacation: The Natural and Unique Cultural Charm of Chaleur Region
The physical and mental benefits of a winter vacation in the snow are immeasurable. Not only are activities like skiing, snowboarding, skating, snowshoeing fun, you are engaging multiple muscle groups, getting an excellent cardiovascular workout, improving strength...
Altruism: Raven Raises Money for Indigenous-Led Efforts To Protect Rights, Lands, and Cultures
According to these stats, people in Canada are active on the charitable giving and philanthropy front, with almost 84,000 registered charities, and $304 billion of total revenue (67% from government), based on the 2020 Blumbergs' report, anyway. People of affluence...
Cinematic Study: Casino Royale Ranked No. 1 Most Thrilling Casino Movie
When talking casino movies, a new study reveals that James Bond's Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, ranks as the most popular. The study by iGaming experts analyzed data from IMDb, Metacritic, Rotten Tomatoes and BoxOfficeMojo on over 150 casino-themed movies....
Stressed Out After Trump’s Election Win? Take a Vacation Here To Detox
How stressful was that? Regardless of your political affiliation, this election cycle was exhausting and anxiety-inducing. With U.S. Thanksgiving around the corner, many are already worried about political differences making family gatherings feel tense. Liberals and...
Road Trip: Lake Erie Wine County Harvest Weekends and Winter Wonderland Getaways
Road trips are where it's at, according to travellers. A study conducted by Turo, the car sharing marketplace, released in July, revealed that Canadians love road trips more than air travel. The study, done in partnership with Maru/Blue, a research software company,...
Philanthropy: Walking the Walk When It Comes to Kids Education
It's one thing to say there's nothing more important than giving kids the tools for the world of tomorrow. It's quite another to speak through action. That's where STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education comes in, especially according to teachers on...
Road Trip: North Bay and the Vibrant Colour Show of Fall
One of the most spectacular times to get out and take a drive around North Bay is mid-September to late October, the best time to see the fall colours. Situated on the Canadian Shield, North Bay lies within the boreal forest, the largest forest region in the province,...