Near North Mobile Media Lab

05/29/2026

📢 Save the Date! 📅

Our 2026 Annual General Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM via Zoom! 🌐

Join us to hear updates on N2M2L's programs, projects, and future plans, connect with fellow members and supporters, and learn more about the work happening across our organization.

We're also seeking individuals interested in serving on the N2M2L Board of Directors. If you're passionate about media arts, community, and supporting creative opportunities in Northern Ontario, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 RSVP and learn more at:
n2m2l.ca/2026agm

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our last New Voices Showcase event on May 16 at the Near North Makerspace!

The showcase featured a collection of youth-created digital storytelling projects developed through the New Voices Co-Design Lab. It was great to see community members, participants, friends, and families come together to celebrate the creativity, collaboration, and hard work that went into these projects.

Photo highlights:
1. Opening remarks and introductions
2. Participant presentation during the showcase
3. Screening youth-created media projects
4. Audience viewing and discussion
5. Community members gathering at the Near North Makerspace

The New Voices Co-Design Lab is supported by the Rideau Hall Foundation through the Catapult Canada program.

05/22/2026

Come and join us downtown at the Near North Makerspace this evening for an Artist Talk with Cell Driver.

The event starts at 6 PM and will be followed by a Q&A, crafts, refreshments, and a community conversation.

We’d love to see you there!

Join us this Friday at the Near North Makerspace for an Artist Talk with Cell Driver.

Cell Driver is the current artist in residence with Near North Mobile Media Lab and Near North Makerspace. The evening will include an artist talk, Q&A, crafts, refreshments, and community conversation.

📍 Near North Makerspace
108 Main Street East, North Bay
🗓 Friday, May 22
🚪 Doors: 6 PM
🎤 Artist Talk: 7 PM
❓ Q&A: 7:30 PM

Free to attend. RSVP encouraged.

05/21/2026

Last chance to register for the New Voices Digital Zine Workshop starting this Saturday!

This free workshop series is open to newcomer youth ages 11–19 and focuses on storytelling, creativity, and digital media through the creation of digital zines.

📍 Near North Makerspace
🗓 Starts Saturday, May 23
🕙 Saturdays from 10 AM–12:30 PM

Free snacks and bus tickets provided. No experience needed.

Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/261134769103252

05/20/2026

Join us this Friday at the Near North Makerspace for an Artist Talk with Cell Driver.

Cell Driver is the current artist in residence with Near North Mobile Media Lab and Near North Makerspace. The evening will include an artist talk, Q&A, crafts, refreshments, and community conversation.

📍 Near North Makerspace
108 Main Street East, North Bay
🗓 Friday, May 22
🚪 Doors: 6 PM
🎤 Artist Talk: 7 PM
❓ Q&A: 7:30 PM

Free to attend. RSVP encouraged.

05/15/2026

🎤 New Rental Gear Alert!

We recently added the DJI Mini Mic to our rental inventory at N2M2L!

These lightweight wireless microphones are a great option for interviews, documentary filmmaking, content creation, vlogging, livestreams, events, and more. With both single and dual mic kits available, they make it easy to capture clean audio without dealing with wired setups.

To learn more or book a rental, visit: n2m2l.ca/rentals

05/13/2026

THIS SATURDAY! 🎬

Join us for the New Voices Documentary Showcase at the Near North Makerspace.

Experience short documentaries created by newcomer youth exploring identity, culture, and storytelling through film.

🎟 Free and open to the public
📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Near North Makerspace
108 Main Street East, North Bay

Registration is also now open for our next New Voices workshop series focused on creative digital zines for newcomer youth ages 11–19.

Learn more: https://www.n2m2l.ca/new-voices-co-design-lab

05/08/2026

Heads up for anyone that shoots with Sony 👀

We’re excited to be adding a Metabones EF to E Mount Adapter to our rental lineup!

This adapter allows you to use Canon EF lenses with Sony E-Mount cameras, making it a great option for filmmakers and photographers working across different camera systems.

We hope this helps open up more options and unlock our inventory of EF lenses for Sony users.

$10/day | $20/weekend (Fri–Tues)

Book now at n2m2l.ca/rentals