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North Bay meeting on electoral reform blocked

North Bay meeting on electoral reform blocked

An all-party subcommittee agreed to a plan for public hearings on the Municipal Elections Modernization Act, which included a day of travel to be held in North Bay during an upcoming break week for the Legislature.
Still lots of snowpack, flood outlook continues for Lake Nipissing

Still lots of snowpack, flood outlook continues for Lake Nipissing

This amount of snow is substantially greater than the historical average for each of the three monitored watersheds.
Students in limbo as government looks at cuts in special education

Students in limbo as government looks at cuts in special education

“The closure of these schools means students will never reach their full potential.”
Area golf courses preparing to open

Area golf courses preparing to open

“Winter arrived late so the grass got to sit for an extra month without any winter stress on it, and the temperatures were pretty good.”
Woman faces charges for assault and threats

Woman faces charges for assault and threats

Victim injuries were non-life-threatening.
Longer lineups may be coming to library, fear employees

Longer lineups may be coming to library, fear employees

One of the options being considered is combining the audio visual department downstairs with the adult checkout counter upstairs.
Criminal negligence killed miner says OPP

Criminal negligence killed miner says OPP

The investigation of the circumstances leading to the death of the worker determined the cause of death to be acute cyanide intoxication.
Highway texting zones is aim of new bill

Highway texting zones is aim of new bill

"The Bill would authorize the Minister of Transportation to designate any part of the King’s Highway as a “texting zone.”
Troy Hurtubise trying to build another bear suit?

Troy Hurtubise trying to build another bear suit?

“The money is being raised to finance Troy's second expedition to the Rocky Mountains with the original film crew and the construction of the Ursus Mark VIII. Anyone who donates $1000 or more will receive a ticket for a draw to win the suit.”
UPDATED: Do you know what this is? Mystery solved.

UPDATED: Do you know what this is? Mystery solved.

The Heritage Committee is looking for information about a stone structure located just East of Casey's.