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Updated: Sale a betrayal of public trust

Updated: Sale a betrayal of public trust

Fred Hahn, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario. Submitted photo. Ontario's largest union says it will "use every tool at its disposal" to stop the sale of Hydro One.
Crisis Centre opens its doors to the public

Crisis Centre opens its doors to the public

Displays at the Crisis Centre showcase what the facility has to offer. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON.
Psst, we've got a secret!

Psst, we've got a secret!

Our lips are sealed, but we're pretty excited! Starting Monday, we've got something we think you're really going to like. Don't tell our boss, but here's a hint. It's kind of like an old friend getting a new outfit.
Main Street closing

Main Street closing

Main street west is normal today, but will face repairs Sunday. Photo by Jeff Turl. On Sunday, Main Street West will be closed between Ferguson St .and Fraser, for necessary repairs to the downtown core according to a news release from the city.
OPP officer charged

OPP officer charged

An OPP sergeant faces a number of charges today relating to fraud.
All-Candidates debate at Nipissing University missing MP

All-Candidates debate at Nipissing University missing MP

Nipissing University Theatre was packed for the all-candidates debate Thursday afternoon.
Hospital cuts build into day of action

Hospital cuts build into day of action

Labour Council President Henri Giroux speaks during a town hall meeting on public-private partnerships. Photos by Dennis Chippa.
Mayor calls hospital cuts 'devastating'

Mayor calls hospital cuts 'devastating'

File Photo. To no one’s surprise, North Bay Mayor Al McDonald is just as frustrated with the announcement of 158 job losses at the North Bay Regional Health Centre as everyone else.
United Way looking for one last push

United Way looking for one last push

Jesse Nadeau speaks about the PADDLE Program during the United Way's fundraising launch. Photos by Dennis Chippa. Jesse Nadeau loves everything about PADDLE. He isn’t shy about telling people, either.
Town hall meeting to keep North Bay services public

Town hall meeting to keep North Bay services public

Leaders and members of Canada's largest union will join concerned residents in a public town hall meeting to stop the privatization of North Bay's public services. The event will take place Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.