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Competition Bureau Statement Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of Ontera

Competition Bureau Statement Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of Ontera

OTTAWA, October 1, 2014 — This statement summarizes the approach taken by the Competition Bureau in its review of the proposed acquisition by Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc. (Bell Aliant) of O.N. Tel Inc.
Bad day for people at Ontera says union president

Bad day for people at Ontera says union president

The last hope for Ontera employees has vanished after the Competition Bureau allowed the sale to go through to Bell Aliant with conditions. Local union president Brian Kelly told BayToday that, "It's a bad day for people at Ontera.
You feel safe, say OPP

You feel safe, say OPP

OPP have released the results of its Community Satisfaction survey, and it shows that 96.
It's World Breastfeeding Week

It's World Breastfeeding Week

In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, the Health Unit is thanking all those who support breastfeeding moms. There are many different ways people support breastfeeding moms.
Pan Am Games torch relay coming to North Bay

Pan Am Games torch relay coming to North Bay

The excitement of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay — and the largest international multi-sport Games ever held in Canada — is coming to North Bay! And you could be one of the torch bearers.
UPDATED with details, Highway 11 OPENED at 7 p.m.

UPDATED with details, Highway 11 OPENED at 7 p.m.

Highway is now open as of 7 p.m. If you are travelling west on Highway 11 this morning, OPP report that the road is closed after two tractor trailers collided and both caught fire 48kms west of Hearst.
Near North District School Board Grade 9 Math and OSSLT Results

Near North District School Board Grade 9 Math and OSSLT Results

On September 24, The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released the results of the Grade 9 Applied and Academic Mathematics Assessments and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) that were written by all Ontario students
The Amazing Goose Rescue

The Amazing Goose Rescue

When the Deerings’ were driving home Monday night, they never expected to pick up a foul hitchhiker.
UPDATE now OPEN Lee's Road closed

UPDATE now OPEN Lee's Road closed

Lee’s Road is now open. Culvert repairs are complete. Tomorrow, Thursday - there may be some delays but the roadway will be open. A busy city street will be closed today and possible tomorrow.
Lakeshore accident leaves woman in hospital

Lakeshore accident leaves woman in hospital

A female pedestrian, hit by a truck as she crossed Lakeshore Drive at the North Bay Mall exit yesterday, is in serious condition in hospital this moring say city police.