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Deputy Mayor and budget chief Sheldon Forgette looks on as fellow city politicians discuss the proposed 5.88 per cent tax levy increase during Friday morning's General Government Committee meeting.

Owner of Dunaj, Rob Szalas, at the courthouse this morning. Photo by K.A. Smith. Justice Paul Rivard has agreed to an adjournment for Rob Szalas.

The North Bay Literacy Council will now be known as Literacy Nipissing. The group has been serving the community of North Bay and surrounding area for 37 years.

Canadian Press,By Lauren La Rose in Toronto. Chanel Beckenlehner is hoping to take home the crown at the Miss Universe pageant, but win or lose, she's scored big buzz around the world for an outlandish hockey-themed costume.

When the Ontario Special Olympics Winter Games take center stage next week, it won’t just be athletes and coaches benefitting from hard work. The city’s economy will likely see a direct boost of at least a half million dollars.

The back of the Commerce Court Parking lot where the school could one day see a multi-use sports facility. Photo by Chris Dawson. The local labour council is urging caution, regarding plans to build a new ice pad in the city.

Time to get that last local Mocha Frappuccino. The only Starbucks outlet in North Bay, located in the Target store on Algonquin, is closing today.

Mayor Al McDonald A rally for peace will take place this Saturday in North Bay. Mayor Al McDonald has been coordinating the public event ever since the Charlie Hebdo shootings.

North Bay’s public works crew slowed traffic on Trout Lake Road down to one lane Thursday morning. A build-up of icy conditions adjacent to Average Joes Restaurant has city crews working through the winter season to keep the road clear.

The City of North Bay has once again maintained its Aa2 credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service.