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Yoga-for the health of it, draws big crowd

Yoga-for the health of it, draws big crowd

'Just to be around people is really nice, and just to get some physical activity in and be outdoors feels amazing. Yoga to begin with is so good for your mind, for your body'
Businesses applaud council's decision to waive patio fees for 2020

Businesses applaud council's decision to waive patio fees for 2020

'I think it is crawl, walk, run. We need to generate some income so I think it is a terrific step by the city'   
City waives patio fees for local businesses

City waives patio fees for local businesses

The Ontario Government announced this week that additional businesses and services will be allowed to reopen on Friday with proper health and safety measures in place, including outdoor dine-in services at restaurants, bars and other establishments, including patios, curbside, parking lots and adjacent properties
Local Barbershop creates penalty boxes in preparation for reopening

Local Barbershop creates penalty boxes in preparation for reopening

'We are going to be very close and it is going to be a weird feeling for the first little while until things become more normal I guess'
Northgate Shopping Centre prepares to fully re-open

Northgate Shopping Centre prepares to fully re-open

'We look forward to welcoming you back'
Capitol Centre's Bluesfest cancelled. New season delayed

Capitol Centre's Bluesfest cancelled. New season delayed

The Season Launch event, which introduces the new season of performances, will be delayed until this fall when we anticipate having more information for all of our patrons
Local joint self-isolates and renovates

Local joint self-isolates and renovates

Don't call it a comeback — he's been here for years. Fox and Fiddle owner/operator Nathan Taus has had his north-end food and drink spot spruced up and says he plans to be around for many years to come in North Bay.
Planting the seeds for a vendors' market East Ferris can call its own

Planting the seeds for a vendors' market East Ferris can call its own

The East Ferris Economic Development Committee is seeking input from local producers and vendors interested in taking part and is also gauging the level of interest from residents who would like to be part of its market steering committee.
Chiropractors adjusting to re-opening protocols

Chiropractors adjusting to re-opening protocols

'Patients are happy that we are open again so we are looking forward to offering a safe environment for them to come back to'
Survey says almost 40 per cent of Almaguin businesses worried about having to permanently close due to COVID-19.

Survey says almost 40 per cent of Almaguin businesses worried about having to permanently close due to COVID-19.

'If you remove their (peoples’) opportunity to shop locally, then you give them enough reason to head out of town to spend their dollars'