North Bay News - Ontario, Canada

Strahl, Day and Cummins not seeking re-election

Conservative Party News Release ******************** Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement regarding Chuck Strahl, Stockwell Day and John Cummins not seeking re-election: “I would like to thank Ministers Chuck Strahl and Stockw

Mar 12, 2011 6:21 PM Read more >

Ski Hill is now open

Laurentian Ski Hill News Release ************************ Laurentian Ski Hill reopened this morning at 9 am after being closed for two days due to the rain. The groomer was on the hill throughout the night and we have corn snow on all the runs.

Mar 12, 2011 9:33 AM Read more >

Whey protein recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

Canadian Food Inspection Agency News Release ********************** OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain whey protein isolates described below because these products may be contaminated with

Mar 12, 2011 9:26 AM Read more >

Former parishioners continue fight to block sale of churches

File photo Corpus Christi closing mass. A loyal BayToday today reader informs us that YES Employment will be moving from their temp location on Stockdale Ave.

Mar 12, 2011 9:05 AM Read more >

Juno-nominated band performs for Near North students

Near North District School Board News Release ********************* This past week, Near North District School Board elementary and secondary French as a Second Language (FSL) students had the opportunity to attend one of two regional musical perform

Mar 12, 2011 8:40 AM Read more >

Don’t make your last ride of the season the last ride of your life

OPP and OFSC Joint News Release ********************* The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are concerned about an increase in fatal snowmobile incidents this March.

Mar 12, 2011 8:08 AM Read more >

Red Cross responds to major earthquake in Japan

Red Cross - North Bay Branch News Release ************************ The Red Cross is responding to a powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan overnight.

Mar 11, 2011 9:57 PM Read more >

'Canada stands ready to help and support Japan,' Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the earthquake and the tsunami that struck Japan on Friday, March 11. **************** "On behalf of Laureen and myself, I offer our heartfelt condolences to the Japanese people.

Mar 11, 2011 9:46 PM Read more >

Ontario introducing stronger support for victims of domestic violence

********************** A new support program will soon be available across Ontario to help victims of domestic violence through the difficult process of separation or divorce.

Mar 11, 2011 9:38 PM Read more >

Chair named to lead independent panel on herbicide

MNR News Release *********************** Dr. Leonard Ritter has been named the chair of the Independent Fact-Finding Panel on Herbicide 2,4,5-T to look into its past use in Ontario in the 1950s, 60s and 70s and possibly the 80s. Dr.

Mar 11, 2011 9:31 PM Read more >