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Come celebrate Catholic French Language Education Week!

Come celebrate Catholic French Language Education Week!

Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord News Release ******************** The theme for this year’s Catholic French Language Education Week taking place from May 2 to May 8 is Catholic French Language Schools: Agents of Transformation.
NYC Police stop suspected terrorist attack in Times Square

NYC Police stop suspected terrorist attack in Times Square

Vendors alerted New York City Police Saturday Night to a suspicious vehicle in Times Square, which in turn, halted an attempt to detonate what is described an 'amateurish' but potentially powerful car bomb in the area adjacent to the Minskoff Theatre
HST compounds poverty and impacts on First Nation sovereignty

HST compounds poverty and impacts on First Nation sovereignty

Union of Ontario Indians News Release ******************** WHITBY - Anishinabek leaders and citizens demonstrated at the constituency office of Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty today to voice concerns about the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax.
May 1st east region forest fire update

May 1st east region forest fire update

MNR News Release ******************** Two new fires were confirmed on April 30. Sudbury 20 was reported late April 30 on Manitoulin Island and is being held at 2.5 hectares in size. Sault Ste. Marie 6 is being held at 38 hectares.
Ontario takes a bold step towards modern forest management

Ontario takes a bold step towards modern forest management

On Friday the Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry Michael Gravelle unveiled proposed changes for a fresh approach to how Ontario's forests are managed.
Steps for Life – Walking for victims of workplace tragedy Reminder

Steps for Life – Walking for victims of workplace tragedy Reminder

Steps for Life News Release ************************ On Sunday, May 2nd, over five thousand family members and friends who have been impacted by a workplace tragedy, along with injury prevention organizations, labour and business leaders will gather
Urgent - certain children's MOTRIN & TYLENOL products recalled

Urgent - certain children's MOTRIN & TYLENOL products recalled

McNeil Consumer Healthcare ******************** MARKHAM - Today, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., in consultation with the U.S.
It's money well spent and well invested

It's money well spent and well invested

Therapeutic Recreationist Rhiannon Vickers looks on as her client Javan Levesque test drives the new Snoezelen Room at One Kids Place Friday. Community Living North Bay's Snoezelen Room has found a new at One Kids Place.
Area scouts are greening up Laurier Woods

Area scouts are greening up Laurier Woods

Nipissing Area Scouts Canada News Release ********************* Youth with Nipissing Area Scouts Canada will mark the 38th annual Scoutrees event, 9 a.m.
NBFD orders immediate ban on all open burning Update

NBFD orders immediate ban on all open burning Update

North Bay Fire & Emergency Services News Release *********************** Please note Laurier Twp and Powassan now have a Fire Ban on as well as North Bay and West Nipissing. High Fire Rating: Burk's Falls, Armour Twp., Ryerson Twp., Perry Twp.