2023 is now in the rearview mirror, so let's see what our readers feel is the top story of the past year.
Last year it was the homeless crisis in North Bay that finished on top.
BayToday reporters have checked every story and whittled the list down to the "Top 20" below.
This list provides links that you can use to re-read some of your favourites to make an informed decision. You'll find a section on BayToday called "Community Poll" and you can cast your vote there.
Remember you can only vote once, so choose wisely.
- The ongoing debate about a new arena at Omischl
- Near North School Board efforts to rename Chippewa Secondary
- $9 million reconstruction of Main St.
- Mattawa declares state of emergency as rivers rise and flooding possible
- Synagogue reno project reaches goal thanks to community support
- North Bay man makes finals on America’s Got Talent
- We had the 2nd worst air quality in the world because of forest fires
- Greco's Pizza on Lakeshore gutted by fire
- MPP Vic Fedeli supports greenbelt selloff
- Homeless international students protest at Canadore College
- MP Anthony Rota resigns as Speaker after Ukraine soldier scandal
- Local health/hospital crisis as hospital ER issues critical physician staffing notice
- Convicted Sudbury murderer Robert Steven Wright now facing charges in North Bay
- $611,000 fence to be erected at Chippewa for security reasons
- Housing and homelessness challenges
- Doctor burnout and shortage a 'huge problem locally'
- Councillor's squabble costs taxpayers $36,000-plus integrity commissioner fee
- Near North School Board among the worst in the province in teaching reading, writing, and math
- MP Anthony Rota not running for re-election
- Northlander passenger train ramps up for launch in 2026
Vote and see the results here.
Use the comments section if you believe we've missed one, we're only human!
