North Bay News - Ontario, Canada

Auditor general confirms Fedeli's ONTC numbers - and more

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli News Release ***** The provincial Liberals failed to fairly communicate the full impact of selling off the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission says Ontario’s auditor general, Bonnie Lysyk.

Dec 10, 2013 8:40 PM Read more >

Renovation costs at Gardens climb to $16.2 million (videos)

Mayor All McDonald addressing "concerns' about Memorial Gardens renovations cost today at City Hall. The news team will update with full coverage today.

Dec 10, 2013 6:05 PM Read more >

Minister Gravelle's statement on ONTC report

Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle News Release ***** Today’s special report published by Ontario’s Auditor General has certainly acknowledged the significant challenges and complexity of transforming the ONTC.

Dec 10, 2013 4:34 PM Read more >

ONTC divestment impact understated - Auditor General

FILE PHOTO Auditor General of Ontario News Release ***** The government did not clearly or fairly communicate the full impact of selling off the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) when it announced in the 2012 Budget that the decision

Dec 10, 2013 3:37 PM Read more >

Auditor blasts Liberals for ONTC fire sale

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli News Release ***** Report finds ONTC divestment would cost taxpayers at least $820 million QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario’s Auditor General has turned the Liberal tale surrounding their planned fire sale of the Onta

Dec 10, 2013 3:23 PM Read more >

GCA encouraged by Minister Gravelle’s comments

ONTC GCA News Release ***** The General Chairperson's Association (GCA) representing unionized employees at Ontario Northland met with Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle and his staff on Monday December 9, 2013 in Toronto .

Dec 10, 2013 2:56 PM Read more >

Don't miss Widdifield's annual Artsfest tonight

Just a reminder that the annual Artsfest 2013 is taking place at Widdifield today December 10th at 7:00pm and December 12th at 7:00 pm in the Widdifield Theatre. There is also a music Artsfest taking place on December 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Dec 10, 2013 2:20 PM Read more >

MNR reminds anglers to check ice conditions before heading out

MNR News Release ***** The Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading onto the ice to fish.

Dec 10, 2013 2:11 PM Read more >

Canadore hosting aboriginal issues panel

Canadore College News Release ***** Beginning this Thursday, Canadore College is hosting a series of panel discussions about the issues faced by Indigenous cultures.

Dec 10, 2013 1:22 PM Read more >

OPP warning motorists are at risk of identity theft

OPP News Release ***** North Bay – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North Bay Detachment is warning motorists about the dangers of identity theft resulting from unlocked vehicles, or the leaving of valuables in plain sight, particularly duri

Dec 10, 2013 12:46 PM Read more >