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Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Saturday morning in Mattawa. At approximately 2:30 a.m.

Honorary Survivor Angela Johnston kicks off the event as she leads the other survivors to the finish line during their first lap. Photos by Tommy Wong. Last night the North Bay community rallied together and showed its support for cancer research.

Inspector Brent Cecchini. Submitted photo. On June 5, 2015 a selection committee convened to select a Detachment Commander for the OPP Temiskaming Detachment.

Terry Erny is certainly lucky when it comes to the lottery. On Friday, Erny was identified as one of the one million dollar Maxmillions prize winners from the June 5th draw. He purchased the ticket at the Mac’s on O’Brien in North Bay.

The North Bay district Chamber of Commerce says the province needs to take a long, hard, business-like look at its green energy plan.

Reed Sauve needed glasses at a young age. A new program is trying to give more incentives to parents to bring they 5-year-olds in for an eye exam. PHOTO COURTESY KIMBERLY SAUVE PHOTOGRAPHY.

File photo summer 2014. Summer in the Park wristband sales have hit the 5,000 mark, and that's halfway to their target says Chair John Strang. Only 3,400 were sold all of last year, with just 200 sold by the end of May 2014.

File photo. North Bay Blooms Chair Geri Openshaw says nominations are now open for the 2015 season. Canada Post carriers help with the majority of the 100 or so nominations received each summer, and nominations are welcome from anyone.

OPP got more than they bargained for at a R.I.D.E, stop recently. On June 5, West Parry Sound OPP established a R.I.D.E. stop on Highway 69. At around 9:35 p.m., officers watched a southbound car approaching the check point.

A unique exercise program finished off with a splash, literally on Friday morning at Ecole Saint-Raymond.