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Food Rescue crucial for Gathering Place

Food Rescue crucial for Gathering Place

Volunteers Jackie Bishop (left) and Sharon Brown (right) prepare 'rescued vegetables' for service at the Gathering Place Thursday. Photo by Dennis Chippa.
Burton Cummings makes a dream come true

Burton Cummings makes a dream come true

American Sandy Putney and rocker Burton Cummings share a moment after his concert in North Bay Saturday night. Photo by Jeff Turl.
Gas prices dropping across city

Gas prices dropping across city

Photo by Jeff Turl. Gas prices at many stations in North Bay dropped to around the 1.17.6 mark today, and are expected to drop further overnight as the price of oil takes another beating.
Competition Bureau to hear North Bay gas pricing concerns

Competition Bureau to hear North Bay gas pricing concerns

North Bay Councillor Mike Anthony’s motion at a recent council meeting to have North Bay gas prices investigated by the competition bureau has been forwarded to the federal body.
Long weekend among deadliest in recent history

Long weekend among deadliest in recent history

From vehicle occupants and motorcyclists, to boaters and swimmers, the OPP worked around the clock over the Civic Day Long Weekend investigating numerous tragic deaths that occurred during a wide range of transportation and recreation activities on r
McKeown Road Closure Thursday

McKeown Road Closure Thursday

McKeown Avenue will be closed for a water main repair on Thursday, August 6, 2015 beginning at 12:30 a.m. The street will remain closed until the repair is complete. The repair is anticipated to take up to 8 hours.
Spear fishing costs North Bay anglers

Spear fishing costs North Bay anglers

Example of a spear. File photo. Three North Bay residents have been fined a total of $10,200 for unlawfully fishing in a fish sanctuary during the closed season and for possessing a spear for fishing.
Local OSPCA seizes 71 dogs, then demands $65,000 to return them

Local OSPCA seizes 71 dogs, then demands $65,000 to return them

Somya was beaten within an inch of her life. Ultimately lost an eye, but recovered. The dog is an example of one of the family pets adopted by the Ashworth family. She was rescued by a Thai organization.
VON gets $1.4 million in funding

VON gets $1.4 million in funding

VON – North Bay is getting more than $1.4 million in funding to support local midwifery practice groups, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli has announced.
Tractor worth $30,000 stolen

Tractor worth $30,000 stolen

OPP say they are investigating the theft of a 2001 John Deere tractor that was taken from an Armour Township business. Armour Township surrounds Burk's Falls.