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Council authorizes sale of surplus land to Serenity Hospice

Council authorizes sale of surplus land to Serenity Hospice

The Nipissing Serenity Hospice is set to secure ownership of its desired location after City Council authorized the sale of the surplus land for just $1 on Monday night.
Backhoe driver 'sorry and embarrassed' about incident

Backhoe driver 'sorry and embarrassed' about incident

Apologizes for 'any distress caused by my actions'
Fraud charges laid after employee snatches cheques

Fraud charges laid after employee snatches cheques

Following the theft, the man forged his employer’s signature twice.
Citizen of the Year nominations sought

Citizen of the Year nominations sought

Nominations are open until March 12. This year’s recipient will be announced by March 31st.
Breaking bats for a good cause

Breaking bats for a good cause

“My Mom is a cancer victim with some various types of cancers so this is in her name and everybody else who has fought cancer as well.”
Council asked to consider how casino will punish charities

Council asked to consider how casino will punish charities

Blue Sky Bingo Hall Charity Association urges City Council to take a sober second look at the derived community benefit of bringing a casino to the area
Today is Safer Internet Day

Today is Safer Internet Day

Also known as “sexting”, this behaviour is commonly defined as youth creating, sending or sharing sexual images and/or videos with peers via the Internet, social media sites and/or electronic devices.
Repeat offender on the loose

Repeat offender on the loose

Mohamed Seud Mahamud is described as a black male, 24 years of age, 5’10”, 161 lbs (73Kg’s).
Tragic snowmobile deaths occur during radar runs

Tragic snowmobile deaths occur during radar runs

“We can also confirm that a speed measuring device was on site and being used to measure the speeds of snowmobiles.”
Officers threatened and assaulted during arrest

Officers threatened and assaulted during arrest

While at the police cruiser, the man resisted arrest and assaulted the police officers.