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Power Play scores big time for Easter Seals Kids

Power Play scores big time for Easter Seals Kids

The winning sportsmanship team, Neil’s Avengers. This is the team’s second year participating in the Power Play for Easter Seals Kids presented by Pembridge Insurance and they have already begun their quest for a new team themed costume.
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School now open for business

Almaguin Highlands Secondary School now open for business

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith News Release ******************** The Honourable Monique Smith, MPP for Nipissing, joined local dignitaries and members of the Near North District School Board staff to celebrate the opening of the new Almaguin Highlands S
NDP leader wants to reverse GO Transit deal

NDP leader wants to reverse GO Transit deal

With ONR Employee Debbie Graham and Nipissing NDP Candidate Henri Giroux behind her Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath recommits to her 'Buy Ontario' policy at the ONR yard Saturday morning.
North Bay Literacy Council presents the first annual Halloween Ball

North Bay Literacy Council presents the first annual Halloween Ball

North Bay Literacy Council News Release ******************** The tickets are now available for our "First Annual Halloween Ball". This looks like it will be a WONDERFUL party. Hope you can join us.
Lemonade Kids in action today

Lemonade Kids in action today

File photo. The "Lemonade Kids in Action" are set to host thier 7th Annual lemonade stand today on the corner of Murray Street and Copeland Street from 10 am to 12 noon.
NDP Leader pulls a few pints in the city

NDP Leader pulls a few pints in the city

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath pulls a few pints for the locals during a meet and greet at the “Fox and the Fiddle” Friday night.
Lock it or lose it

Lock it or lose it

OPP News Release ************************ Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind residents about locking their vehicles and not leaving valuables inside of them when they are unattended.
Trout Creek man charged for the production of marihuana

Trout Creek man charged for the production of marihuana

OPP News Release ************************ POWASSAN – On September 13, 2011, joint investigation with members of the Drug Enforcement Unit and North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in charges of Production Schedule II (cannabis marihuana)
92 marihuana plants destroyed in East Ferris

92 marihuana plants destroyed in East Ferris

OPP News Release ************************ EAST FERRIS TOWNSHIP – On September 11, 2011, information was received of an outdoor marihuana grow on a property in East Ferris Township.
OPP destroy 165 marihuana plants

OPP destroy 165 marihuana plants

OPP News Release ************************ CALVIN TOWNSHIP – On September 9, 2011, members of the Drug Enforcement Unit and North Bay OPP Detachment were conducting their annual marihuana eradication program in the Calvin Township area.