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Putting out the fire with ice-water

Putting out the fire with ice-water

The North Bay Police Service participated in the ever-growing ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Tuesday afternoon after accepting a welcoming challenge from their neighbours at the Fire Department. Photo by Colby Clarke.
E-cigarettes under local spotlight

E-cigarettes under local spotlight

Take our poll at the bottom of our main page. E-cigarettes sales are on the upswing and the local health unit is taking notice.
Lakeshore woes almost over

Lakeshore woes almost over

Sections of Lakeshore Drive are undergoing the "shave and pave" treatment. Photo by Jeff Turl.
Last call results in assault

Last call results in assault

The Almaguin Highlands OPP is investigating an assault that occurred on Sunday at approximately 2:00 a.m., in Burk’s Falls. A local establishment was trying to close for the evening, when several patrons refused to leave.
Police warn local students of danger

Police warn local students of danger

Police are warning college and university students in the city about an online fraud. It happens when university and college students go looking for accommodation.
Get your horse off the highway!

Get your horse off the highway!

The Temiskaming Detachment of the OPP says it is enforcing The Highway Improvement Act when referring to horses, cattle, and more on the highway. Police say they have responded to several calls where animals have been running at large.
Missing your mailbox?

Missing your mailbox?

File photo North Bay Police found two mailboxes left abandoned on Circle Lake Road yesterday and are looking to give them back to their owners. It started at 11 o’clock yesterday morning.
Callander dock almost ready

Callander dock almost ready

The dock in Callander is almost set to open. Photo by Jeff Turl. Callander Mayor Hec Lavigne says his town's dock is just one or two weeks away from opening to the public.
Province to help with infrastructure

Province to help with infrastructure

Ontario is providing small, rural and northern municipalities with stable, annual funding to build and repair critical infrastructure and help to create jobs across the province.
Escape to the Beach

Escape to the Beach

The Escape Movement is celebrating its 4th anniversary this Friday with its fifth annual Escape Movement Beach Party; a waterfront event that tends to attract many each year.