Thursday, August 7, 2025
The City of North Bay is gearing up for more sustainable and convenient transit thanks to a combined investment of over $20.6 million from the federal and provincial governments and the City of North Bay.
Announced today by MP Pauline Rochefort, MPP Vic Fedeli, and Mayor Peter Chirico, this funding will make transit safer and easier while cutting down on carbon emissions. The investment will replace eight conventional buses with hybrid buses in the North Bay Transit fleet and support new sidewalks and stormwater system upgrades. The city will also use these funds to upgrade a transit terminal and the fare collection system.
“Transit is key to connecting and creating communities while also building them stronger. This new transit funding will make it safer and easier for people in our community to get where they need to go while reducing emissions,” said Pauline Rochefort, MP for Nipissing—Timiskaming.
Through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the Government of Canada is investing $8,362,099, the Government of Ontario is investing $6,896,755 and the City of North Bay is contributing $5,433,480.Quotes
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is investing nearly $70 billion to deliver the largest transit expansion in Canadian history. Today’s investment will help upgrade and expand transit infrastructure in North Bay, connecting more people in our community to housing and jobs, supporting local businesses and growing North Bay’s economy while we work to protect Ontario against economic uncertainty and unjust U.S. tariffs,” said Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing.
“This investment will help us support and improve a more sustainable, modern transit system in North Bay. From hybrid buses to upgraded infrastructure, these projects will make transit safer, more accessible, and more convenient for everyone. We’re grateful for the continued support through the ICIP program over the years, which has been instrumental in helping us strengthen our city’s transit network,” said North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico, Mayor.
Featured image: (L-R) MP Pauline Rochefort, Mayor Peter Chirico and MPP Vic Fedeli. (Government of Ontario)
