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Province is stocking the shelves at local school libraries

Province is stocking the shelves at local school libraries

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith News Release *********************** New books have arrived in Nipissing-area elementary school libraries – helping students improve their literacy skills and develop a love of reading.
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Fiona sees the silver lining in a bag full of bugs

Fiona sees the silver lining in a bag full of bugs

Story and Photo provided Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is very proud to announce that student Bernadette Weaver took won a silver medal at the Canada World Science Fair in the intermediate category, Earth and Environmental science division for
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Minister of Ed takes in Two Households

Minister of Ed takes in Two Households

Story and photos provided The cast of Widdifield Secondary School's Two Households had a special preformance of their provincial award winning drama Friday for Ontario's Minister of Education.
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Oxycontin and percocets taken during B&E

Oxycontin and percocets taken during B&E

North Bay City Police Service News Release *********************** On the 22nd of May between the hours of 3 and 3:30 AM thieves entered a home in the 400 block of First Av. E. via a ground level window.
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Is your dock short a boat?

Is your dock short a boat?

North Bay City Police Service News Release *********************** On the 22nd of May during the evening hours it is alleged that 4 males were going through boats that were moored at the marina at Average Joe’s and the condominiums next door.
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Young man sprayed in the face with bear spray

Young man sprayed in the face with bear spray

North Bay City Police Service News Release *********************** On the 24th of May shortly after midnight it is alleged that a small group of teenagers were drinking at Kinsmen Beach when they were approached by a larger group of 15 to 20 people w
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Harper issues statement on the death of a Canadian soldier

Harper issues statement on the death of a Canadian soldier

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier: ******************** "Today, I stand with all Canadians as we offer our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Trooper Larry John Zuidema Rudd, wh
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Canadian soldier killed by improvised explosive device

Canadian soldier killed by improvised explosive device

Department of National Defence ************************* OTTAWA - One Canadian soldier was killed after an improvised explosive device detonated during a routine security operation, about 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City, in the Panjwa'i Dist
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Victoria Day is a time for Canadians to reflect on historical ties

Victoria Day is a time for Canadians to reflect on historical ties

Office of the Prime Minister & Governor General of Canada ************************* Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the occasion of Victoria Day: "Today, I join Canadians across the country in the official celebr
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22-year-old man falls to his death at the Talon Chutes

22-year-old man falls to his death at the Talon Chutes

OPP News Release ******************** RUTHERGLEN – Mattawa OPP and the North Bay OPP Crime Unit are currently investigating the death of a 22 year old male at the Talon Chutes, Calvin Township early Monday morning (24th of May, 2010).
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