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Police Board 'very, very, very disappointed' in OPP takeover decision

Police Board 'very, very, very disappointed' in OPP takeover decision

If money is tight...money comes down from the top and it's spread thinner and thinner and you won't have a say in the policing. That should be a major concern for the people of West Nipissing'
North Bay product to vie for spot on Canada’s World Junior team

North Bay product to vie for spot on Canada’s World Junior team

Colton Point one of four goaltenders selected to fight for two spots with Team Canada
Workers forced to inhale aluminum powder now suffering neurological diseases

Workers forced to inhale aluminum powder now suffering neurological diseases

All ventilation would be stopped during the aluminum dust dispersal, and miners were instructed to inhale the black fog of respirable aluminum dust deeply to protect themselves against silicosis
Hard Rock Medical, shot in North Bay returns for fourth and final season Jan. 2

Hard Rock Medical, shot in North Bay returns for fourth and final season Jan. 2

Who will earn a white coat? In upcoming season, students get their final year of medical training
Bill would create Ontario poet laureate position in memory of Gord Downie

Bill would create Ontario poet laureate position in memory of Gord Downie

The poet laureate would write poetry, occasionally for use in the legislature, visit schools, present or arrange poetry readings, and assist with writing workshops or other activities
Local businessman brings back the Centennials

Local businessman brings back the Centennials

'The Hartford Whalers and Quebec Nordiques still have a following so we just thought why not the North Bay Centennials based on what we were hearing from our customers'
Canadore College pleased with post strike withdrawal numbers

Canadore College pleased with post strike withdrawal numbers

'It is certainly not as bad as it could have been, let me put it that way'
OPP in, local cops out as West Nipissing votes to make a change

OPP in, local cops out as West Nipissing votes to make a change

The transition to the OPP will take place next year
Majority in West Nipissing want to keep their local police: Survey

Majority in West Nipissing want to keep their local police: Survey

Slightly more than half or 51 per cent, prefer the continuation of the existing service model.
School bus cancellations

School bus cancellations

At this time, all schools remain open for students who can get there safely