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McDonald tops reader's poll, education up next

McDonald tops reader's poll, education up next

Incumbant mayor Al McDonald topped our unscientific reader's poll of the race for the city's top job taking 62% of the 1,295 votes cast. Trailing McDonald was Dan Seguin, Greg Gray and Harvey Villneff.
Local Country Artist will bark out tunes for a good cause

Local Country Artist will bark out tunes for a good cause

Cory Marquardt loves music. But it's not his only passion. The young North Bay Country artist who unveiled his first single "#Smartphone" in the spring, is also an animal lover.
Two men face robbery and assault charges

Two men face robbery and assault charges

Two North Bay men face charges after a man was assaulted Friday morning on Cassells Street. It happened between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m., outside a home on Cassells,when two men assaulted a man they knew. The victim was punched and hit with a heavy object.
Candidates respond to sports issues

Candidates respond to sports issues

Sport North Bay has issued a report of candidates responses to sports issues in North Bay. The Group's mission is "to be an impartial voice for recreational and competitive sport.
Special weather statement for our area

Special weather statement for our area

5:54 AM EDT Tuesday 14 October Special weather statement in effect for: North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa West Nipissing - French River Significant rainfall today into tonight.
Local athlete cuts for cancer

Local athlete cuts for cancer

A local woman, Carissa Poulin, will be cutting off her hair in support of cancer research. Submitted photo. Shoot for the Cure is an event in which every CIS Women's Basketball team participates to help raise funds for Breast Cancer research.
Being fast and flexible keeps Corbeil injection molder humming

Being fast and flexible keeps Corbeil injection molder humming

Story by Ian Ross Don Champagne’s first foray into entrepreneurship almost crash landed before it got off the ground.
Hydro service out in some areas next week

Hydro service out in some areas next week

Power to almost 2,000 homes in South River, Machar, Laurier, Strong and Lount will be cut for four hours Sunday October 19th. The outage will last from 8 a.m. to noon.
Wildlife doesn't look both ways

Wildlife doesn't look both ways

The OPP are reminding drivers to keep a sharp eye out for wildlife that are more active during the fall.
Shutting down for the winter?

Shutting down for the winter?

As the leaves fall to the ground and summer comes to an end, it’s time to close down the cottage.