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Mattawa River hosts longest canoe race

Mattawa River hosts longest canoe race

Paddlers from across Ontario will gather at North Bay’s Olmsted Beach on Saturday morning to take part in the longest one day canoe race in Ontario.
Parking lot gets a re-do

Parking lot gets a re-do

City crews work to upgrade the Troy Field parking lot. Photo by Mike Trahan. That parking lot behind Memorial Gardens that turned into a sea of mud in the spring, is getting a temporary makeover.
Mt. Antoine to re-open UPDATE with pictures

Mt. Antoine to re-open UPDATE with pictures

Mt. Antoine ski hill as it looks today. See additional pictures in our photo gallery at the end of the story. All photos by Jeff Turl. Mattawa will be getting a lift this winter...in fact several lifts as Mt. Antoine re-opens to the public.
It's An Honour! visits North Bay

It's An Honour! visits North Bay

The It's An Honour mobile exhibit opened its doors in North Bay for a two day visit on Monday.
Neighbourhood BBQ leads to assault charges UPDATE witness account

Neighbourhood BBQ leads to assault charges UPDATE witness account

Saturday was a perfect evening for summer BBQs in a Ski Club area neighbourhood. Next door neighbours each had their own family and friends over for separate get-togethers.
Eight year old found safe

Eight year old found safe

Here's some good news. Yesterday the Anishinabek Police Service - Nipissing detachment, got a call about a missing eight-year-old boy. The child had gone missing from a camp located on the shores of Lake Nipissing.
Marine collision on Lake Nipissing (update: victim identified)

Marine collision on Lake Nipissing (update: victim identified)

One man is dead after a boating accident on Lake Nipissing this weekend. On Saturday night at 11:53 p.m ., officers from Warren Detachment of the OPP responded to a call about a marine collision on Lake Nipissing.
Main ST West closed today and tomorrow

Main ST West closed today and tomorrow

City advises us that Main St. West , effective today and tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will be closed to traffic.
Agricultural forums focus on free trade

Agricultural forums focus on free trade

A couple of Agricultural Opportunities Forums this week focused on new market opportunities for local farmers as a result of the Canada-Korea free-trade agreement recently announced with South Korea.
The Passing of a Local News Legend UPDATED funeral arrangements

The Passing of a Local News Legend UPDATED funeral arrangements

Funeral for Clancy: Wednesday, July 23rd, 11 a.m. Officiating Rev. John Stennett Location: St. Brice's Anglican Church Address 1225 Cassells Street North Bay BayToday.