Local News

North Bay Food Bank News Release ******************** The North Bay Food Bank is pleased to announce that they are the week 4 winners of the Kraft Food for Families contest.

******************** The North Bay Literacy Council is holding a tutor-training workshop on the following dates: The dates for our next Tutor Training Workshop are: Wednesday Jan. 17, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Literacy Council office Saturday Feb.

North Bay and District Canadian Club News Release ******************** The North Bay and District Canadian Club will meet on the afternoon of Wednesday January 18 at 2:00pm at Emmanuel United Church.

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli News Release ******************** Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli is asking for constituents to consider nominating outstanding educators and support staff in our area for the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.

Canadore College News Release ******************** Canadore College is pleased to announce that its new Environmental Management program has been approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for delivery in the Fall 2012 semester.

Canadore College News Release ******************** Canadore College’s full-time students may be eligible to receive a grant saving them 30 per cent on their tuition costs.

Union of Ontario Indians News Release ******************** UOI OFFICES, NIPISSING FN – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that First Nations in the Anishinabek Nation Territory have been opposed to nuclear waste storage site

Student Nutrition Program News Release ************************* Area school breakfast programs will be getting a financial boost, thanks to many local grocery stores. A fundraiser, called “Breakfast Anyone?” will run January 13 – 22, 2012.

Nipissing University News Release ********************* Nipissing University is hosting a benefit concert featuring Aboriginal musicians Derek Miller and Digging Roots, as well as local artists Holly Cunningham and Eric Traleven, to raise funds to su

North Bay Detachment of the OPP advise that as of 11:20 pm Hwy 17 at John Street in Mattawa is open. ***** North Bay Detachment of the OPP advise that as of 4:07pm HWY 17 at John Street in Mattawa is closed due to Hyrdo Lines down.