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Updated with HU response. Health Unit tarnishing city's image: tourism rep

Updated with HU response. Health Unit tarnishing city's image: tourism rep

Zombie was recently euthanized without his owner's knowledge or permission. It has sparked debate in the Health Unit's role in destroying dogs. File photo. In response to Hilary Chambers, ​Dr.
Fentanyl Patch bill up for debate

Fentanyl Patch bill up for debate

A Private Members’ bill introduced by Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli which aims to stem the growing abuse of a popular pain medication in communities across the province will come up for Second Reading in the Ontario Legislature on Thursday.
13 new forest fires in past four days

13 new forest fires in past four days

File photo. Since Thursday, 13 new fires have been confirmed in the region says the MNR. Of these, four fires are still burning under control. Three are in the Sault Ste. Marie region, and one is in the Sudbury region.
Council start from scratch in water billing debacle

Council start from scratch in water billing debacle

Coun. George Maroosis was one of two General Government Committee members who voted against the city's proposed water rate recommendations on Monday night.
Erratic driving leads to drug charges

Erratic driving leads to drug charges

Erratic driving by a Powassan man caught the eye of Temagami OPP Wednesday morning. Shortly before noon, an officer stopped a vehicle for driving erratically on Highway 11, Temagami.
Second brewer to open in the city

Second brewer to open in the city

Brew tanks like these are being installed at Cecil's on Main street. Submitted photo. The brewing business in North Bay is suddenly starting to come alive, as a second company has announced it will be entering the micro brewing business.
Local man charged with child pornography

Local man charged with child pornography

A North Bay man faces child pornography charges after an on-line sting.
Police arrest 16 over the weekend

Police arrest 16 over the weekend

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Skateboard rage boils over into violence

Skateboard rage boils over into violence

A North Bay man faces charges following a confrontation with a skateboarder. North Bay Police were called to Cassells Street at Olive shortly before 8 p.m. last evening following a report of a fight between two males.
Trafficking Oxycodone pills

Trafficking Oxycodone pills

Shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday the North Bay Police Street Crime unit saw a suspected drug transaction take place between two men in a parked vehicle on Judge Avenue at Lakeshore Drive. Both were arrested and searched.