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Project Lifesaver, Search and Rescue, OSARVA, Adventure Smart

Our Services

Explore BAYSAR's contributions in North Bay and the surrounding area. 

Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver is a community based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides...

Adventure Smart

Hug A Tree and Survive is an AdventureSmart program that helps lost children survive in the woods...

OSARVA

BAYSAR assists the Police by providing trained volunteer ground SAR personnel with the ultimate goal of saving lives.
About BAYSAR

BAYSAR Air Search and Rescue, North Bay

BAYSAR was incorporated in 1991, and since then, its volunteers have been involved in dozens of air and ground searches in the North Bay and surrounding areas and has earned many accolades from police forces and the Canadian military.

Key Initiatives

Community Safety and Support

BAYSAR's dedicated team enhances community safety with services like emergency search and rescue missions, Project Lifesaver, and safety education. We proudly work with local organizations and volunteers to make North Bay and surrounding area a safer and more connected place to live. Learn more below about our services

Community Alliances

Empowering Local Connections

BAYSAR is proud to have community / financial partners that are a diverse array of organizations and businesses. Together, we expand our resources and enhance our services to better serve our community. Our collaborative efforts ensure a robust support system for everyone in North Bay.  Check out our community partners below and / or click Get Involved if you would like to help out.

Community Backing

Supporting Our Mission

At BAYSAR, we're incredibly grateful for our local financial supporters, which include various organizations and businesses right here in North Bay. Their contributions have significantly boost our resources, and helped us grow the services we provide to the community. It's thanks to this local backing that we can maintain a strong support system for everyone.  Get Involved if you'd like to contribute.

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Latest news

As Seen in the Media

The BAYSAR News highlights media coverage and events involving our team. 

North Bay’s Stan French continues to make beautiful music as his song gains international buzz
09Mar

North Bay’s Stan French continues…

North Bay amateur musician’s song reaches international…

Officials with local Project Lifesaver program now training others
27Jan

Officials with local Project Lifesaver…

Project Lifesaver has become a success story…

BAYSAR’s President Stan French – “National Trainer”
28Nov

BAYSAR’s President Stan French –…

I’m happy to announce that Project Lifesaver…

BAYSAR conducts wilderness first aid training course
07Nov

BAYSAR conducts wilderness first aid…

https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/baysar-conducts-wilderness-first-aid-training-course-11460942 “It’s expanding your idea of you…

Project Lifesaver expands across Ontario to aid in finding missing persons with dementia
23Aug

Project Lifesaver expands across Ontario…

To better protect Ontarians living with memory-related…

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12Jun

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Mission & Focus Stan French, from North…

BAYSAR’s Stan French is singing the praises of being a boomer
22May

BAYSAR’s Stan French is singing…

Stan French, the President of BAYSAR Air…

Former MP Bob Wood the face of Project Lifesaver awareness campaign
07Dec

Former MP Bob Wood the…

Link to Article Bob Wood, the former…

New video hosted by Bob Wood highlights the value of Project Lifesaver
04Dec

New video hosted by Bob…

Community development empowers local people to take…

Missing Person Located with Help of Project Lifesaver
14Jul

Missing Person Located with Help…

A North Bay woman living with dementia…

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705-477-3713

Email address

baysarnorthbay@gmail.com

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