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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
Good morning, North Bay!

Good morning, North Bay!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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'
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'
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'
Canadore's delayed addictions treatment centre lurches forward

Canadore's delayed addictions treatment centre lurches forward

Despite hopes for an 'early 2024 opening date,' Canadore College says, 'The next phase, including interior walls and rooftop mechanical systems, is expected to proceed quickly. Updates will be provided, where appropriate, as the construction schedule is revised'
Beaver dam sparks conflict among Four Mile Lake residents

Beaver dam sparks conflict among Four Mile Lake residents

Residents say a beaver dam on private property is creating high water levels and threatening to contaminate wells and damage homes and the City refuses to take measures to solve the problem
Nurturing North Bay's community beautification efforts

Nurturing North Bay's community beautification efforts

'There’s a variety of wonderful energy and team spirit that you get back from this. There’s a lot more than what people think they will get out of it'