Local News

With the prediction of hot, humid weather for the coming weekend, the local Health Unit is issuing a Heat Advisory with a reminder for people to take it easy. Environment Canada is predicting plenty of sunshine and high humidex values.

Pop-rocker Suzie McNeil. Submitted photo . Due to a scheduling conflict, Tom Lavin and The Legendary Powder Blues Band will not be performing at the 18th Annual Wine Gala.

Need that extra credit? Once again this year, the Near North District School Board is offering students a number of opportunities to earn secondary summer school credits. It’s not too late for students to register.

File photo A golf cart was among several items stolen from Osprey Links golf course this week. City police say there were two break and enters. One was in the early morning hours Saturday and the other in the early morning hours this Thursday.

A two vehicle crash late yesterday afternoon at the corner of Lee Avenue and George Street in West Ferris sent a woman to hospital. Photo by Jeff Turl We have new details about that accident we reported on last night.

Big changes are coming to students and parents in the Burk's Falls area.

The city reports some new road closures today. They include: Hydro Station Rd. between Hwy 63 & the dead end until 4 p.m. as road crews install culverts. Francis St. between Surrey & Whippletree until 4 p.m.

Bill Richards stands in front of his boarded up chip stand. He says he'll be suing the city. Photo by Jeff Turl. A second lawsuit is in the works over the city's handling of Lakeshore Drive reconstruction.

Saturday June 28th - Callander Funfest & Canada Day Celebrations Drivers are advised that Main Street in Callander will be closed between Landsdowne, Bay and Swale Streets: from 10:45 a.m. to noon for the Canada Day Parade; and from 9 p.m.

Suzuki District Manager Paul Neeve discusses the finer points of the new V-Strom 1000 with North Bay Cycle owner Jim Lecapplain during demo days on Thursday. Photo by Jeff Turl.