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Distracted driving a deadly habit in Ontario

Distracted driving a deadly habit in Ontario

The Ontario Provincial Police's collision data reveals that distracted driving was a major factor in 12 of 51 fatal collisions this year. For the last 7 years, it has killed more people than impaired driving. File photo.
Mattawa wind project dead

Mattawa wind project dead

File photo. Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
Council confronts last year's $2.4 million deficit

Council confronts last year's $2.4 million deficit

Coun. Derek Shogren and the rest of City Council approved the use of reserve funds to offset the remaining $1 million of the city's $2.4 million operating deficit from 2014 on Monday night.
March break brings magic to local library

March break brings magic to local library

Children sit patiently at the North Bay Public Library waiting to learn the "tricks of the trade" from magician Jean Deshaies. Photo by Christine Roy.
Snowmobiler dies, police say speed and alcohol a factor

Snowmobiler dies, police say speed and alcohol a factor

A snowmobile accident Friday evening has taken the life of a Noelville man. Police say speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors.
Danger on Parks Creek

Danger on Parks Creek

Submitted photo from the 2014 ice removal. An annual sign of spring can also present some danger to a popular snowmobile trail.
Warm weather brings out idiots

Warm weather brings out idiots

Vandals have cut a large swath of damage across the city recently say city police.
Should face-covering veils be allowed during citizenship ceremonies?

Should face-covering veils be allowed during citizenship ceremonies?

That's the question we're asking in our latest poll. Prime Minister Stephen Harper last week spoke about face-covering veils worn by some Muslim women, calling them the product of a culture that is "anti-women.
Keep St. Paddy's day celebrations safe

Keep St. Paddy's day celebrations safe

Don't be tempted to have that extra glass of green beer today, then drive. North Bay Police will be out doing a St. Patrick’s Day R.I.D.E. campaign so you could be forking over more green than you are wearing.
City Council approves 2.17% tax levy increase

City Council approves 2.17% tax levy increase

Coun. George Maroosis, right, explains his reasoning for supporting the approved 2.17 tax levy increase on Monday night after Coun. Mike Anthony, left, voted against the spending plan.