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Three local students win awards

Three local students win awards

Three local students have won awards for demonstrating excellent performance while working in Ontario Parks. Carrie Beaver of Corbeil, Dylan Murdoch of Nipissing and Maryse Boulay of North Bay each pick up a $500 prize.
Council candidate calls for better roads

Council candidate calls for better roads

Council candidate Devin Scully wants to see potholes around North Bay fixed. "Over the past six weeks I have spoken to a great many people around North Bay, be it knocking on doors, answering emails, or just going for a walk around town.
Community Wins In the NBRHC Walk/Run Event

Community Wins In the NBRHC Walk/Run Event

Over a hundred thousand dollars was raised in the North Bay Regional Health Centre’s Our Hospital Walk/Run Event.
Live blog Battalion beat Steelheads

Live blog Battalion beat Steelheads

Troops win 4-3. Shots 49-17 for Troops, 11-5 for Troops in the third period.. Three stars, Nick Paul, Brenden Miller and SH goalie Spencer Martin. Thanks for tuning in. Look for a complete story by Jazz Mathon shortly.
Hygienic products drive at Ecole St-Raymond

Hygienic products drive at Ecole St-Raymond

Forming a human chain, grade one students Isabella Amendola (left) and Sophie Carré (right) handle a box of tissues. Submitted photo. Every year École St-Raymond collects hygienic products to be given to the St-Vincent de Paul Society.
Know the rules when hunting

Know the rules when hunting

Moose gun hunting season is under way in parts of Northern Ontario.. Hunters should know and follow the rules, and take necessary safety precautions.
Taxpayer to cops,'don't squander goodwill for dubious fee'

Taxpayer to cops,'don't squander goodwill for dubious fee'

North Bay resident Betty Dean sent this email to Mayor Al McDonald and all councillors regarding the proposed administrative fee that would be charged after police warnings for minor traffic violations. We reprint it here unedited.
Hospice faces donor revolt if it partners with the hospital

Hospice faces donor revolt if it partners with the hospital

Provincial penny pinching has pressured North Bay’s hospital into shuffling beds with an eye to making room to possibly rent the space to the the future local hospice.
Hospice faces donor revolt if it partners with the hospital

Hospice faces donor revolt if it partners with the hospital

Provincial penny pinching has pressured North Bay’s hospital into shuffling beds with an eye to making room to possibly rent the space to the the future local hospice.
Pink in the Rink pays off Big for Cancer Society

Pink in the Rink pays off Big for Cancer Society

Battalion captain Marcus McIvor had his pink Battalion jersey auctioned off for $350.00. PHOTO BY TOM MARTINEAU. The local Canadian Cancer Society reeled in $13,500.