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How much are landlords fined for illegal evictions? Ontario won't say

How much are landlords fined for illegal evictions? Ontario won't say

Fines can run up to $50,000 but haven't gone over $3,000 in the past three years, report finds
Competition Bureau recommends changing THC limits for edibles, easing pot packaging

Competition Bureau recommends changing THC limits for edibles, easing pot packaging

Canada's competition watchdog is putting its weight behind some longtime cannabis industry asks including easing restrictions on cannabis packaging and adjusting limits on how much of pot’s psychoactive component can be in edible products.
Ontario holding firm on new long-term care law that still separates some partners

Ontario holding firm on new long-term care law that still separates some partners

The long-term care minister recently told an NDP MPP trying to create a 'right to live together' that her proposal would 'reduce the level of care'
Indigenous Ingenuity travelling exhibition in North Bay

Indigenous Ingenuity travelling exhibition in North Bay

'The northern tour of this exhibit will create a significant economic impact in the north through growth and diversification of the tourism sector, as well as job creation at Indigenous Tourism Ontario, Science North, and partner attractions'
OPP investigate serious collision involving a moose on Hwy 69

OPP investigate serious collision involving a moose on Hwy 69

The lone driver was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries
Loaded gun found after vehicle stopped for speeding

Loaded gun found after vehicle stopped for speeding

A loaded Glock 9mm handgun and baton were found in the vehicle
Near record  local temps for next week. Heat warning for Temagami

Near record local temps for next week. Heat warning for Temagami

Though not yet officially under a heat warning, the North Bay area will see similar temperatures
Letter: Many reasons why lengthy closure of highways after accidents

Letter: Many reasons why lengthy closure of highways after accidents

When there is a collision and someone has died it is required to have a special team of Accident Reconstructionists attend the scene
Forest fire hazard high to extreme with hot weather in forecast

Forest fire hazard high to extreme with hot weather in forecast

Closer to home, a 4.5-hectare forest fire near Bomarc Road and west of Highway 11 north of North Bay that started May 26 is active but under control, as is a 0.7-hectare fire near Lost Lake, north of Sturgeon Falls and east of Highway 64, that started May 27
Small plane crash at airport say police

Small plane crash at airport say police

There are no life-threatening injuries according to police