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This vandal wasn't thinking

This vandal wasn't thinking

Here's a bit of an unusual one just reported to us by West Nipissing Police. A 17 year old boy has been charged with "Mischief" and "Trespass by Night" after a complaint was received from a Southview Cr. resident.
Overpass to see less toboggans

Overpass to see less toboggans

File photo. With files from Mallika Viegas - Sudbury Northern Life. Sudbury has closed a popular toboggan hill, and it appears some restrictions are coming to a part of the North Bay overpass.
Updated with rebuttal: Health Unit gives its side in Dunaj case

Updated with rebuttal: Health Unit gives its side in Dunaj case

The Health Unit fired back this afternoon, issuing a news release on its involvement in the Dunaj the Downtown Doberman case.
More stores popping up at McKeown Commons

More stores popping up at McKeown Commons

Moore's Clothing for Men is the latest store to open at McKeown Commons in North Bay. PHOTO BY CHRIS DAWSON. Construction continues at a few locations at McKeown Commons on McKeown avenue on the North end of the city, but more stores are opening.
Dunaj appeal denied but dog escapes Health Unit grip

Dunaj appeal denied but dog escapes Health Unit grip

A couple of big developments in that Dunaj the Downtown Doberman story.
Dunaj appeal denied

Dunaj appeal denied

Breaking news that this morning, Rob Szalas received notification that, at the Health Unit’s request, his appeal of a destroy order has been dismissed by the Health Services Appeal and Review Board without a public hearing.
New Director for Near North District School Board

New Director for Near North District School Board

The Near North District School Board has a new Director of Education.
Ready, set, .... 20 days to go!

Ready, set, .... 20 days to go!

The 2015 North Bay Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games are set to begin in 20 days. At a media conference on Friday morning, excited athletes listened as the 2015 Special Olympics Winter Games officials introduced the volunteer jerseys.
Indian Friendship Centre gets huge grant

Indian Friendship Centre gets huge grant

In a combination funding announcement, report launch and community celebration held today at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre, grants of $360,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and $100,000 from the Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
More school bus cancellations

More school bus cancellations

Route Operator Length Of Delay Time 377 P & K Moore Cancelled 05:39:42 AM 335 Stock Transportation Partial Service Interruption 05:40:57 AM 142 Stock Transportation Cancelled 07:05:08 AM 150 Stock Transportation 15 07:35:10 AM Corridor Cancellati