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Torch Run raises cash for winter event

Torch Run raises cash for winter event

The 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics took place on Tuesday, May 20th to much success. Thanks to the efforts of members of the North Bay Police Service, $1,546.25 was raised for the 2015 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games.
Almost $12m deficit projected for Nipissing next year

Almost $12m deficit projected for Nipissing next year

Nipissing University’s Board of Governors approved the 2014-15 budget at their regular meeting yesterday and it .projects a deficit of $11,865,864, but isn't looking at layoffs yet.
Local men face porn charges

Local men face porn charges

Three North Bay men are facing child pornography charges following three separate police investigations.
Fringe Festival launching in North Bay

Fringe Festival launching in North Bay

The White Water Gallery is set to officially launch the new On the Edge: A Fringe Theatre Festival, set to take place August 15th – 17th. A fringe festival is a play, dance, performance art, solo performance, comedy or audience participation.
Rock band Rush to get honourary degree from Nipissing.

Rock band Rush to get honourary degree from Nipissing.

What do a highly influential and popular rock band, an internationally acclaimed writer, a distinguished neuroscientist, a leader in nursing, an award-winning educator, an influential political and social activist, and a financial trailblazer have in
Lawsuit looming over Lakeshore debacle

Lawsuit looming over Lakeshore debacle

Case L'Ami watches as equipment partially blocks access to his garden store. Signs on Lakeshore Drive still say "Road closed".
Mayor Al reaches out to Moncton over shootings

Mayor Al reaches out to Moncton over shootings

North Bay Mayor Al McDonald has reached out to Moncton, offering moral support over the killing of three RCMP officers.
UPDATE: Bonfield municipal strike settled

UPDATE: Bonfield municipal strike settled

File photo After 10 months, the Bonfield municipal workers strike is over.
Chief Cook tells politicians to deal with critical issues

Chief Cook tells politicians to deal with critical issues

Ontario’s Police Chiefs are stepping into the political arena by asking the leaders of the three major political parties to make healthy and safe communities a priority during the current provincial election by supporting three critical communi
Crack cocaine, $10,000 seized by cops

Crack cocaine, $10,000 seized by cops

A month long investigation paid off for the city police street crime unit yesterday. Last night around 8 o'clock, two men from Hamilton and Toronto were stopped in a rental vehicle.