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Transit fares will rise in September with final council approval

Transit fares will rise in September with final council approval

The transit increase — the first since 2015, according to the City of North Bay — will impact fares and passes across the board, but first council will receive a report on its financial impact on those who qualify for the reduced monthly fare
North Bay swimmer heading to Olympic Trials

North Bay swimmer heading to Olympic Trials

"Once I realized I was close to qualifying for the Olympic Trials, I was determined to attain that goal'
Frigid water prompts warning from police

Frigid water prompts warning from police

Four people, two adults and two children, aged 9 and 10, were thrown into the water
Powassan Pool Fundraising kicks off with concert and dance

Powassan Pool Fundraising kicks off with concert and dance

It appears the largest single cost to ensure the pool can open for the 2024 season is carrying out work on the pool floor and its deck. Estimates vary widely from $100,000 to $500,000
Good morning, North Bay!

Good morning, North Bay!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
RYAM layoff ‘seems to be the beginning of the end,’ union leader worries

RYAM layoff ‘seems to be the beginning of the end,’ union leader worries

'To see the mills closing down, and still not knowing today how many of our members will be losing jobs, is a big deal for all of us'
Ontario's need for nurses, PSWs to top 33K and 50K by 2032: document

Ontario's need for nurses, PSWs to top 33K and 50K by 2032: document

'Anyone who's had to wait for hours in a packed emergency room, or seen a loved one suffer from neglect in a long-term care home because there weren't enough staff to care for them will be upset to see this government hiding the fact that nurse and PSW shortages are expected to get a whole lot worse'
Transitional housing tour focuses on success stories

Transitional housing tour focuses on success stories

'I finally have a room over my head and something stable'
Transit fare hike, new pickleball fees on public meeting agenda

Transit fare hike, new pickleball fees on public meeting agenda

The public meeting will cover the proposed transit increase — the first since 2015, according to the City of North Bay — impacting fares and passes across the board, while organized pickleball bookings would have a fee introduced
LETTER: Restoring respect and responsibility in Ontario's education system

LETTER: Restoring respect and responsibility in Ontario's education system

'It's unconscionable that some parents remain silent while school culture deteriorates to the point where students fear using the restroom and teachers and administrators are subjected to overt appalling disrespect'