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Province extends low hydro rates, emergency orders

Province extends low hydro rates, emergency orders

Emergency orders have been extended another two weeks
ONTC issues temporary layoff notices to 25 employees

ONTC issues temporary layoff notices to 25 employees

As operational needs change and the situation evolves, Ontario Northland will call employees back when work is available
Group giving bikes to low-income essential workers

Group giving bikes to low-income essential workers

Over 300 bikes have been redistributed in North Bay over the years
Bagpipes lift the spirits of Jane St. residents

Bagpipes lift the spirits of Jane St. residents

Bagpipes were appreciated by residents on Jane St.
Updated list of COVID symptoms. Do you have these?

Updated list of COVID symptoms. Do you have these?

Health Sciences North says the Ministry of Health updated the list of symptoms associated with COVID-19 over the weekend
Local fitness clubs hosting virtual Health and Fitness Day

Local fitness clubs hosting virtual Health and Fitness Day

'We have such a wonderful community of health and wellness local businesses and it's always a pleasure to collaborate with all of them'
Northern Lights Festival Boréal cancelled

Northern Lights Festival Boréal cancelled

Festival organizers say they will make efforts to present many of the artists originally scheduled for the 2020 edition at the 2021 edition, including American folk icon Judy Collins
No virtual council meeting Tuesday

No virtual council meeting Tuesday

There will be three separate virtual special committee meetings held over the next week, involving planning matters.  'The plan is to hold virtual meetings until the province lifts the restrictions on gatherings of more than five.'
Powassan cancels its popular fall fair

Powassan cancels its popular fall fair

Unfortunately, that means we cannot celebrate our 125th anniversary in 2020
Northeastern Ontario-based company to match donations to northern hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic

Northeastern Ontario-based company to match donations to northern hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic

OCP Construction Supplies will be matching gifts up to $100,000 for Sault Area Hospital, Health Sciences North, North Bay Health Centre and Timmins and District Hospital