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Powassan Council Candidate Concerned about Health Care Facility

Powassan Council Candidate Concerned about Health Care Facility

Powassan city council candidate David Georgei is concerned about the future of a new Health Care Facility in his community. On Friday, Georgei sent out this message of support for the facility.
Abuse of Fentanyl patches tackled

Abuse of Fentanyl patches tackled

New private members’ legislation introduced today would help stem the growing abuse of a popular pain medication in communities across the province, said Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli.
Highway 17 now open

Highway 17 now open

Highway is now open after being closed for de icing. If you are travelling west on highway 17, OPP Blind River Detachment issued an advisory at 7 p.m.
No intelligence to indicate a risk locally says Police Chief Cook

No intelligence to indicate a risk locally says Police Chief Cook

Police Chief Paul Cook tells BayToday that only the David L. Pritchard Building -- the new above-ground Norad complex -- at CFB North Bay has been locked down. 22 Wing would not confirm or deny any lockdown.
Lobby group says candidates overwhelmingly oppose Energy East Project

Lobby group says candidates overwhelmingly oppose Energy East Project

A local lobby group called Stop Energy East, says over 80% of the 23 candidates running for the 10 positions on North Bay’s municipal council said “yes” they are opposed to TransCanada’s Energy East Project.
Trustee candidate wants more parent - trustee interaction

Trustee candidate wants more parent - trustee interaction

Nicole Peltier wants to get parents and students more involved in education. “I would advocate for more Parent-Trustee Meet ‘n’ Greets.
UPDATE NORAD North Bay increases alert posture, PHOTOS

UPDATE NORAD North Bay increases alert posture, PHOTOS

CFB North Bay is partially locked down, and NORAD has increased its alert posture following the Ottawa shootings. More details to follow.Photos by Dennis Chippa . CFB North Bay has locked down the David L.
Think long term urges council candidate

Think long term urges council candidate

North Bay City Council candidate Scott James Robertson, in a news release, is urging the citizens of North Bay to vote for candidates who are promoting a long-term vision for the city.
Leave those signs alone

Leave those signs alone

Love 'em or hate 'em, those election signs are protected by the law. The North Bay OPP is issuing a reminder to all citizens that any act of mischief committed in relation to election signs is a criminal offence.
Gill Netting halted on Lake Nipissing

Gill Netting halted on Lake Nipissing

Nipissing First Nation Council is banning gill netting on Lake Nipissing Band Chief Marianna Couchie says the decision came down on the weekend to shut down gill netting on the lake until the spring after a series of public meetings took place in the