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CLOSER LOOK: This giant goalie mask tells a big story

CLOSER LOOK: This giant goalie mask tells a big story

In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: An inspiring sculpture takes shape
Make northern highways safe demands NDP MPP John Vanthof

Make northern highways safe demands NDP MPP John Vanthof

'Our highways in northern Ontario, particularly Highways 11 and 17, have seen multiple road closures and devastating accidents over the last few days weeks, including a six-transport pileup on Highway 11'
PODCAST: Citizens share value of cherished Sweetman's Garden

PODCAST: Citizens share value of cherished Sweetman's Garden

'It's kind of like a shared secret. It's not like we try to keep it a secret but everybody feels as if it's their own secret garden when they first encounter it, which is a pretty cool experience'
No North Bay match in first round of foreign-trained doc program

No North Bay match in first round of foreign-trained doc program

'We continue to work through the process with the hope that we have some new physicians come to Nipissing to support our community' The next cohort of internationally-trained physicians into Ontario’s healthcare workforce — and their locations of practice will soon be known
New community centre to be named after Butch Turcotte?

New community centre to be named after Butch Turcotte?

'I would like to give a notice of motion for the next council meeting that council consider the possible naming of the new recreation community centre in memory or a portion thereof in memory of Butch Turcotte who passed away earlier this year'
North Bay’s annual Christmas Bird Count Saturday

North Bay’s annual Christmas Bird Count Saturday

As a feeder watcher you will be responsible for counting the birds at your feeder and/or in your yard
LETTER: Province is wasting our taxes on Ontario Place redevelopment

LETTER: Province is wasting our taxes on Ontario Place redevelopment

It is estimated that every taxpayer in the province will pay at least $65 so that a foreign-owned private spa can have an underwater parking lot
It may be time for community safety zones. Fines Increased

It may be time for community safety zones. Fines Increased

‘If we put up too many signs, people are just going to ignore it, so we need to be very strategic on where we think it will be best to have these,’ Councillor St-Louis warned
Two Lakers named to Team Canada for FISU Winter World University Games

Two Lakers named to Team Canada for FISU Winter World University Games

'Truly a dream come true'
Techs training in preparation for NORAD tracking Santa mission

Techs training in preparation for NORAD tracking Santa mission

'Every single aircraft within Canada does have to file a flight plan, and Santa Claus is a bit of a special exception'