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Council adopts 2015 water meter billing rates amidst committee review

Council adopts 2015 water meter billing rates amidst committee review

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.
Ontario PCs conclude their two-day annual retreat

Ontario PCs conclude their two-day annual retreat

Ontario PC party leader Patrick Brown speaks during the annual PC caucus meeting on July 28, 2015 at Roberta Bondar Park in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Students helping with police survey

Students helping with police survey

Students Brooklyn Ladouceur (left) and Neve Belanger (right) are introduced to the media Tuesday morning at North Bay Police Headquarters. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON.
Poll - People support Porter

Poll - People support Porter

The news of a discount airline coming to North Bay last Tuesday created a lot of online buzz.
Two days --- three drunk drivers

Two days --- three drunk drivers

Police are concerned about drinking and driving as the OPP charged three people in two days. On Sunday at approximately 9:10 a.m., Mattawa OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Valois Drive in Mattawa.
Drug ring smashed by OPP

Drug ring smashed by OPP

An organized crime drug ring in northeastern Ontario has been broken by the OPP. Police say the group was controlling illegal drug distribution in the Timmins area.
Remembering officer Keating

Remembering officer Keating

North Bay Police Constable's Geoff Whittle, Darcy Wahl and Zach Dagg show their wristbands made in memory of Constable Andrew Keating. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON.
Boat launch closing

Boat launch closing

The City says the Armstrong Park boat launch will be closed until Friday to allow annual dredging. For Trout Lake boat access please use an alternate location.
Vandals strike worksite

Vandals strike worksite

Vandals caused a lot of damage at a worksite in Mattawa this week. OPP say on this past Saturday, they received a report of damage done to machinery located at Boulter Road, Mattawa.
Trafficking marijuana charges laid against local man

Trafficking marijuana charges laid against local man

A North Bay man faces trafficking charges after two people were arrested on Main street Tuesday. Police say at approximately 2:20 p.m., the Street Crime unit watched as a suspected drug trafficking act took place between two men at Main and John.