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Chickenpox-related doctor's visits down

Chickenpox-related doctor's visits down

New research from Public Health Ontario (PHO) has shown that the introduction of the chickenpox vaccination program for children in Ontario was associated with a 71 per cent decrease in doctor's office and emergency room visits and a 59 per cent
Body found in marsh identified as missing Timmins man

Body found in marsh identified as missing Timmins man

Police and Forensic officials searching for more evidence (on June 8th) at the marsh where human remains were found. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON.
Pan Am Games sand coming to North Bay

Pan Am Games sand coming to North Bay

Sand from the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games will be coming to North Bay tonight.
Free WiFi coming to downtown North Bay?

Free WiFi coming to downtown North Bay?

Computer Specialist Sheldon Forgette speaks to the media about a Free WiFi project. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON. A local computer company is looking to expand free WiFi service into North Bay’s downtown core.
Councillor calls for investigation into high gas prices

Councillor calls for investigation into high gas prices

City Councillor Mike Anthony believes our gas prices are unusually high and he wants to look into it. At council on Monday, Anthony will be filing a motion to having local gas prices investigated by the Competition Bureau.
North Bay Blooms Garden of the Week is...

North Bay Blooms Garden of the Week is...

North Bay Blooms Chair Betty Foy was pleased to recognize Wendy's on McKeown Avenue as this summer's fourth Business Garden of the Week. With a late Spring, the lilies just recently reached peak bloom should look great for the next few weeks.
Jail locked down and inmate injured

Jail locked down and inmate injured

BayToday.ca has learned that an inmate at the North Bay Jail was injured and taken to hospital Thursday afternoon.
Business BBQ lets student entrepreneurs strut their stuff

Business BBQ lets student entrepreneurs strut their stuff

It was a chance for young business owners to show off their wares at City Hall Thursday. Photo by Dennis Chippa. It was a trade show with a difference.
One man dead and Highway 11 closed due to motorcycle accident (UPDATE)

One man dead and Highway 11 closed due to motorcycle accident (UPDATE)

OPP reported Highway 11 has been opened around 8 pm on Thursday night. See below for the original story.
Police seeking Cassells Graffiti Artists

Police seeking Cassells Graffiti Artists

A local business in the 700 block of Cassells Street has been victimized by graffiti and police are looking for those responsible for it. Police says the roof was tagged around 2 am early Thursday morning.