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Free wifi downtown begins tests

Free wifi downtown begins tests

Legal agreement with the City needs to be signed.
Former Nipissing MPP passes

Former Nipissing MPP passes

Mike never forgot his roots. He was a self-described “ p’tit colon” from Cobalt, and was proud of having worked in the mines as a young man
Didn't get permit, man fined $1,000

Didn't get permit, man fined $1,000

Nor did he have permission from his neighbouring property owner.
Let more burn says Environmental Commissioner of northern forest fires

Let more burn says Environmental Commissioner of northern forest fires

Scientists and policy makers agree that forest fires will increase in severity and frequency across Canada, including in northern Ontario, as a result of climate change.
Power nap!

Power nap!

"I was chatting with a gentleman who worked for Hydro One for 16 years and he said this happens all the time."
Pedestrian hit, police looking for witnesses

Pedestrian hit, police looking for witnesses

The driver, of unknown description and travelling alone, failed to stop.
A sweet cheque presentation for the Food Bank

A sweet cheque presentation for the Food Bank

“It’s the second largest fundraiser we have every year, Coach4Food is our first, it runs for the two months in November and December,  but this cookie campaign for the last three years has sustainably kept us moving for months.” 
Algonquin traffic deaths no fault of driver police say

Algonquin traffic deaths no fault of driver police say

Police eliminated speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving and a result, no charges were laid.
Festival highlights local filmmaker in growing industry

Festival highlights local filmmaker in growing industry

“The local film industry is extremely strong right now and is a fast-growing industry in North Bay,” he said. “North Bay is really close to Toronto, is in Northern Ontario which has a lot of great opportunities for filmmakers to get tax breaks and the fast-growing programs at Canadore mean we have a lot of experienced production students to use on set.”
VIDEO: We surprise Sylvie with a Random Act of Kindness

VIDEO: We surprise Sylvie with a Random Act of Kindness

Students show their appreciation for a deserving local teacher with a random act of kindness surprise.