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Firefighters 24 hour shifts back to arbitration

Firefighters 24 hour shifts back to arbitration

North Bay firefighters have been fighting for 24 hour shifts. In November of 2014, they won an arbitration hearing that was to allow them to start using 24 hour shifts.
Local cyclists optimistic despite snowy surroundings

Local cyclists optimistic despite snowy surroundings

It’s the first day of spring and North Bay still has a rather unwelcome amount of snow but some residents are already making preparations for outdoor activities.
Romance fraud on the rise

Romance fraud on the rise

Losses due to romance and dating scams continue to mount according to members of the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), in 2014 there were 1,467 complaints of romance fraud.
Pinewood sewer extension must be completed says Chamber

Pinewood sewer extension must be completed says Chamber

The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the City to complete the extension of sewer services at the south end of Lakeshore Drive and along Pinewood Park Drive.
Miller time ending

Miller time ending

North Bay resident Gord Miller is looking to change careers.
UPDATED: More layoffs, 'its a runaway train' says ONTC union prez

UPDATED: More layoffs, 'its a runaway train' says ONTC union prez

A young man who just bought a house, and whose wife just gave birth to a child is among 21 more layoffs announced today at Ontario Northland.
Council continues to question the cost of cops

Council continues to question the cost of cops

City Councillor Mike Anthony, seen here during last week's special budget meeting, moved a motion on Monday that invites Police Chief Paul Cook to appear before council to try and find more cost-cutting items in the Services' budget.
Names of plane crash victims released

Names of plane crash victims released

Following an investigation of that plane crash earlier this week, the OPP is now releasing the names of two of the victims involved as being that of Joseph Arseneau, 64, and his wife Mary-Lou Arseneau, 65, both of Sudbury.
Federal inmate wanted by police

Federal inmate wanted by police

Greg Redbreast is wanted by the police. Submitted photo. The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is hoping the public can help in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as result of their Breach of Parole.
Emergency Services ready for disaster

Emergency Services ready for disaster

It is hard to prepare for the worst but North Bay Fire Chief Grant Love says North Bay’s Community Emergency Plan has emergency services ready.