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Wife of former mayor passes

Wife of former mayor passes

The wife of former North Bay mayor Bruce Goulet, and mother to former ONTC president Paul, Jackie Goulet passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Barclay House on Saturday, October 18th. She was in her 90th year.
Fire Station 1 Open House Success Benefits Food Bank

Fire Station 1 Open House Success Benefits Food Bank

The Courville Family Rainy weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the many children and their families attending the North Bay Fire and Emergency Services 15 th Annual Open House and Charity BBQ.
Powassan health team sets record straight

Powassan health team sets record straight

Powassan candidate's debate atteacted a full house. The Family Health Team, upset by comments made at the town's all candidate's debate, has written an open letter to Powassan Council titled "Setting the Record Straight".
Police action saves child from sexual abuse

Police action saves child from sexual abuse

Cooperation between Canadian and American authorities has saved a child from sexual abuse.
Drunk woman arrested for abusing hotel staff

Drunk woman arrested for abusing hotel staff

West Nipissing police report that on October 12th at 3 a.m., police were called to the Comfort Inn regarding a drunk woman causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers saw the woman in the front lobby being verbally abusive towards staff.
ATV rider dies after hitting a tree

ATV rider dies after hitting a tree

This past weekend, one person died while operating an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on a trail after a collision with a tree, and two other persons sustained serious and life threatening injuries in crashes that were investigated by officers from the Bra
Grandpa Bob Takes on Our Hospital Walk/Run

Grandpa Bob Takes on Our Hospital Walk/Run

Bob Jamieson’s granddaughters hold their ‘Walk 4 Grandpa Bob’ sign as the Century 21 team complete their five-kilometre journey around the North Bay Regional Health Centre at last year’s Our Hospital Walk/Run.
UPDATED Mayoral candidate shows up to vote---in a jailbird outfit!

UPDATED Mayoral candidate shows up to vote---in a jailbird outfit!

Dan Seguin, in the prison uniform, with his bodyguard Adeola Sogbein, arrive at City Hall to vote at the advance poll. Photos by Jeff Turl.
Mayor calls for easier public input on controversial police fees

Mayor calls for easier public input on controversial police fees

Mayor Al McDonald says he wants to see the Police Services Board make it easier for the public to give its input into controversial proposed fees for police warnings. McDonald, as mayor, is a member of the board.
Flood outlook for area still on

Flood outlook for area still on

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – North Bay District is advising area residents that a Flood Outlook is still in effect for North Bay District.