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Chippewa Secondary becomes International Baccalaureate World School

Chippewa Secondary becomes International Baccalaureate World School

Guest speakers at Chippewa's International Baccalaureate authorization announcement cut the ceremonial ribbon in the school's main foyer on Tuesday morning.
Je suis Charlie rally planned for city

Je suis Charlie rally planned for city

North Bay Mayor Al McDonald says he is planning "a rally against all terrorism and an opportunity for us as a community to stand united against all violence.
Gas prices down but people still stealing

Gas prices down but people still stealing

With the price of gas way down, you'd think there would be less incentive to steal it. But Wawa OPP can tell you different. Yesterday morning officers responded to a call, claiming a motorist had stolen gas from a White River business.
Suspect of hit and run turns himself in

Suspect of hit and run turns himself in

There’s been a break in that accident that saw a female pedestrian in her sixties being struck by the mirror of a pick-up truck earlier this winter. It happened at approximately 7 p.m.
City trying to encourage investment in downtown core

City trying to encourage investment in downtown core

City of North Bay staff are recommending that a few enhancements be made to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan by upping the incentives for property owners to invest in the downtown core by spurring development and redevelopment projects.
City looks at new comprehensive zoning bylaw

City looks at new comprehensive zoning bylaw

The CIty of North Bay is in the process of implementing a new comprehensize zoning bylaw to work with the city's Official Plan, which was approved by the province in 2012.
Mayor says city may under promote itself

Mayor says city may under promote itself

It was all smiles all arouond when the city announced its airport industrial park. But few residents have been there. File Photo.
Health Unit defends actions against Doberman

Health Unit defends actions against Doberman

Dr. Jim Chirico, the Medical Officer of Health and Executive Officer of the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, broke his silence late Friday afternoon and agreed to media interviews.
Canadore College looking to get into the arena business

Canadore College looking to get into the arena business

The back of the Commerce Court Parking lot where the school could one day see a multi-use sports facility. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON.
Dance floor dispute sends woman to hospital

Dance floor dispute sends woman to hospital

North Bay Police report an assault at a Main Street nightclub Friday night. At approximately 11:30 p.m., an unknown female approached a woman dancing on the dance floor of a nightclub on Main Street. The woman then physically assaulted her.