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Some old scams are resurfacing in North Bay. Over the past few days, police have received a number of reports from people who have received calls to land lines or mobile phones from fraudsters involved in a number of different scam types.

An OPP helicopter sits in a parking lot as police remain on the scene of an armed standoff in Timmins. Supplied photo. 4:40 p.m.

Desiree Giroux says she loves her new job, where her uniform is a pink bikini. The 22-year-old North Bay native is one of a trio of girls working at Speedi Bikini Detail which opened last weekend on the corner of O’Brien and Airport Road.

Gas is up at most stations in North Bay by 10 cents a litre Tuesday...the traditional day it seems. Gas is now $1.26.7...up from $1.16.7 yesterday. Average Ontario price today is $1.18.4

File photo. Similar but not actual stolen gnome. A woman that had her garden gnomes stolen from her yard in Elliot Lake, is "heartbroken they are missing" according to the OPP.

Mayor Al McDonald, seen here during budget deliberations earlier this year, has established special review committees to oversee the inequity in water billing, the city's long-term financial plan and the 2016 budget process.

A heated argument between a man and a woman at a small party in a West Ferris apartment back on August 6th, 2014 turned violent when the man struck the woman with a bottle.

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission and Teamsters Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division (TCRC MWED) announced this morning that they have reached a tentative five year collective agreement.

Deputy Mayor Sheldon Forgette, seen here during budget deliberations earlier this year, is preparing to defend the lawsuit launched against him by the North Bay Taxpayers' Association for what they feel were defamatory remarks.

PHOTO: Police Chief John Gauthier speaks to reporters following final submissions in his sentencing hearing before the Ontario Civilian Police Commission.