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West Nipissing Police News Release ***** During the week of January 03-10, 2014the West Nipissing Police Service logged 155 calls for service.

Photo provided by loyal BayToday.ca reader John Standen. BayToday was just informed that a truck is on fire in the southbound lanes of Hwy 11 north at Powassan.

North Bay Police Service News Release ***** Between midnight and 8:30 a.m. on the 11th Jan, a Beth St residence was entered through the unlocked main door while the resident was sleeping. A “MSI” laptop and a Playstation 3 were taken.

North Bay Police Service News Release ***** At 12:21 a.m. 12th Jan a man was evicted from a Main St bar. He commented that he would return with a knife and stab people. Mohamed Al-Asaad was arrested at 12:29 a.m.

North Bay Police Service News Release ***** An investigation into a robbery on the 26th of Dec has determined that the robbery did not occur.

North Bay Police Service News Release **** Over the weekend the North Bay Police responded to 186 calls for service that resulted in 12 arrests.

Mattawa OPP advise motorists that as of 9:46pm Hwy 17 between Mattawa and Deep River is open. ***** Mattawa OPP advise motorists that as of 7:41pm due to deteriorating weather conditions.

Mattawa OPP advise motorists that Hwy 533 at Mattawa is open. ***** Mattawa OPP advise motorists that as of 5:44pm Hwy 533 at Mattawa is closed due to severe winter weather.

As of 11:20 AM EST Saturday Environment Canada ended the Freezing rain warning for North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa ended and West Nipissing - French River.