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It happens in an instant, and without warning. A serious workplace injury or death that devastates a family. In the past, while insurance and a workplace may step in to respond to the practical needs, a family is struggling with its emotional needs.

BayToday.ca has learned the Aeropostale retail clothing store in Northgate Shopping Centre will be shutting down early in the New Year.

Nominations are now open for the Nipissing District Human Rights Hall of Fame. Someone will be inducted to the hall at the 27th annual Evening of Applause March 25 at École Algonquin.

A happy Dean and Caitlin Ward pose with Mayor Al McDonald today at the North Bay Regional Hospital. Photo courtesy Al McDonald. Our newest citizen is Logan Victoria Ward born at 2:33 a.m. The baby girl weighed in at 6 lbs 9 oz.

Environment Canada says a snow squall warning is in effect for: North Bay Powassan Mattawa West Nipissing French River Snow squalls are expected.

The story of Dunaj, the Downtown Doberman took an unexpeced twist today. "I no longer own Dunaj," owner Rob Szalas told BayToday this afternoon. "He's with another owner in an undisclosed location.

OPP say Highway 11 between Driftwood and Smooth Rock Falls was closed at 10 p.m. because of a motor vehicle collision, with a jack-knifed tractor trailer blocking roadway. Police say there is no detour and no timetable for re-opening the highway.

OPP say Highway 17 from Wawa to Batchawana was closed at 2 p.m. because of poor road and weather conditions. There is no detour available and no timetable for re-opening.

Mac's at 617 Main St E and John St. has the cheapest gas in North Bay according to gasbuddy.com. Photo by Jeff Turl. North Bay motorists are getting a New Year's break as gas prices dip deeply into the eighties. It's 85.

A pellet gun shooting shocked some residents along Premier Road Christmas day. City police say it occured around 11;30 p.m. when a passing truck was hit by pellets. Police charged the gunman with mischief.