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Security photo of the alleged Skater's Edge thief which was taken by the store security camera. PHOTO COURTESY FACEBOOK.

Brewmaster Brian Watson and Cecil's Brewhouse & Kitchen owner John Lechlitner taste-test some product. Photo by Jeff Turl.

A woman has drowned, and a man is missing in a boating accident near Temagami. OPP say they were called yesterday afternoon at around 3 p.m. to Red Squirrel Lake due to a boat that had been found without its occupants.

The beach volleyball complex down by the waterfront is about to get a face-lift that will allow beach soccer, tennis, and badminton.Photo by Jeff Turl.

July wasn't a good month for one North Bay couple.

A strange police call yesterday afternoon as they were called to a home north of High Street. A stranger entered a home while the residents were there and locked the door behind him.

Location: Elmwood Ave. between Browning St. & Algonquin Ave. until 4 p.m. today. Roads Dept working in area. Elmwood will be open to local traffic only. Only Emergency vehicles will be allowed through if required.

Environment Canada has ended its heat warning for: North Bay - West Nipissing, Sudbury and vicinity New Liskeard - Temagami, Current details: Conditions are no longer expected to reach Heat warning criteria. Today will see a mix of sun and cloud.

It looks like an early election call if an email to Village Media's SooToday is an indication. Sault Ste. Marie MP Bryan Hayes appears to be preparing for an imminent federal election.

City councillor George Maroosis, seen here earlier this year, is the chair of the committee reviewing the very same water meter billing structure that council approved the adoption of this past Monday.