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Collision in Callander update

Collision in Callander update

An unusual traffic accident in Callander yesterday afternoon sent one person to hospital with serious injuries. Police say that at approximately 2:42 p.m.
Ever want to drive a train?

Ever want to drive a train?

Here's your chance! On Saturday, from 10 until 2, the North Bay Heritage Train and Carousel Company is hosting a Volunteer Recruitment Open House at the North Bay Waterfront.
Update new photos: Sinkhole on Hwy 63 reduces it down to one lane

Update new photos: Sinkhole on Hwy 63 reduces it down to one lane

Crews fill in a sinkhole this morning on Highway 63. Photo by Chris Dawson. Hwy 63 just west of Fish Hatchery Rd., about 5 km north o Balsam Creek is down to one lane this morning after a sinkhole appeared. The sink hole was in the northbound lane.
Live Blog! Battalion - Generals Game 4. Read how it played out.

Live Blog! Battalion - Generals Game 4. Read how it played out.

Ok...off to the post game news conference. This photo taken last game. Kujawinski and Butler sit and answer questions tossed by the media. It's put up on the big screen so fans that want to hang around can see the event. Thanks for tuning in.
Unusual accident photo

Unusual accident photo

We don't have much information yet, but this photo was sent to us by a reader this afternoon. It happened on by the Lucky 13 convenience store in downtown Callander. It was a two vehicle accident between the white car and black truck.
Housing numbers improving in 2015

Housing numbers improving in 2015

The sold sign on this home on the north end of the city near Ski Club road is an indication that the housing market is improving. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON.
Tee off's begin!

Tee off's begin!

Mitchell Rogerson hits the first drive off the first tee at Osprey Links Golf Course around the noon hour on Wednesday. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON. The golf season is officially here in the North Bay area.
Building numbers strong says City.

Building numbers strong says City.

File photo. The City of North Bay building numbers remain strong and continue to outpace last year for this period says a news release from the City. The construction value total is $17,600,714.00 compared to $10,445,734 at the same time last year.
Winter roads becoming less safe says Auditor General

Winter roads becoming less safe says Auditor General

A lot of Ontario motorists face greater danger this past winter says Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk in a 43-page Special Report released today. See the full report: http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/reports_en/winterhighway_en.
Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair

Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair

On Sunday the Best Western on Lakeshore played host to Modern College of Hairstyling & Esthetics's 3rd annual Spring Hairfest event. Submitted photo.