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City wants to hear from ATV'ers

City wants to hear from ATV'ers

The city is holding a public meeting to discuss road access for ATV's. It's scheduled for February 18th, from 5 to 9 p.m. at City Hall.
Teaching 6 year old children to consent to sex is abhorrent says group

Teaching 6 year old children to consent to sex is abhorrent says group

A national think tank called The Institute for Canadian Values, is fighting what it calls"Premier Wynne's radical sex education initiative". The group claims 105,000 members and parents across Ontario.
Respect the law, cops tell snowmobilers

Respect the law, cops tell snowmobilers

City police have issued a news release asking snowmobilers to respect the laws of the municipality.
Ontario moves to protect marine animals

Ontario moves to protect marine animals

Marine mammals – such as dolphins, belugas and walruses – will see enhanced standards of care as the province moves forward with legislation to ensure greater protection and improved treatment.
Septage user fees questioned by locals

Septage user fees questioned by locals

After consulting with the local user groups, the City of North Bay has put forward proposed figures for the new user fees for septage dumping, one of the many changes to the extensive list of user fees that would come into effect on March 1, 2015.
Readers split on Energy East pipeline

Readers split on Energy East pipeline

While a slim majority of BayToday readers, 51%, reject TransCanada's proposed Energy East Pipeline project, there appears to be some support if measures are taken to protect North Bay's drinking water supply.
Torch run scheduled

Torch run scheduled

Up to 150 runners and 35 police vehicles will be descending on North Bay tomorrow to take part in an Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, to a help launch the Provincial Winter Games. The run starts at 5:30 p.m.
Downtown seniors warm their hearts raising funds for Warming Centre

Downtown seniors warm their hearts raising funds for Warming Centre

"It is really important for residents to be involved in the community. Folks have said it's their neighborhood. The residents feel good about giving back to the community and making sure everyone's warm.
Man causes accident--faces drug charge

Man causes accident--faces drug charge

Witnesses calling police played a key role in the arrest of a man following a traffic collision yesterday morning. North Bay police say at around 8:15 a.m.
Alternate staff scheduling won't slash city overtime spending

Alternate staff scheduling won't slash city overtime spending

After being asked to examine ways to reduce overtime spending in the water and sewer department two weeks ago, City of North Bay staff reported to City Council that none of the alternate scheduling options they scrutinized would result in significant