Local News

North Bay Police Service News Release ********************** On the 18th of Aug. shortly before 11 AM it is alleged that a man was doing donuts in a dirt parking lot of the Callander Community Centre.

Construction on the new pedestrian overpass at Chippewa Street and Highway 11/17 bypass is moving full steam ahead as they put up key elements of the bridge and this in turn means road closures.

The North Bay Police service has advised that the Chihuahua puppy that was stolen on August 16th during a Break and Enter (news release below) was located on an area beach The service was contacted and they found the puppy to safe and sound and re-un

MNR News Release ********************* A total of 155 Ontario personnel are scheduled to return from British Columbia August 18. This brings the resource level of Ontario FireRangers and support personnel still in British Columbia to 306.

OPP News Release ******************* Mattawa OPP, Mattawa Ambulance, Papineau-Cameron Fire Department along with the OPP Traffic Technical Collision Investigation (TTCI) and Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU) responded to a serious single m

The OPP advise the public that as of 9pm Hwy 17 east of Mattawa is now open. ***** The OPP advise the public that as of 2pm Hwy 17, east of Mattawa (just before Mattawa Golf Course) is closed due to a serious motor vehicle collision.

OPP News Release ******************** North Bay - On Tuesday, August 4th, 2009, on Highway 17E, North Bay, officers seized a large quantity of marihuana and over $15,000.00.

Nipissing University News Release ******************** Nipissing University is pleased to announce fifty, $6000, scholarships donated to the institution by prominent philanthropist Seymour Schulich.

It was an exciting day for the Municipality of Callander as they celebrated the Grand Opening of the Municipal 'Skate Park' Saturday in its new location the right next to the Callander Community Center on Swale Street.

Canadian Red Cross News Release ******************** When disaster forces families in North Bay and surrounding communities from their homes, the Canadian Red Cross provided shelter, clothing, food and comfort.