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Earth Hour saves 920 megawatts in Ontario

Earth Hour saves 920 megawatts in Ontario

Independent Electricity System Operator News Release ******************** TORONTO - The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) tonight reported that Ontario demand was reduced by more than six per cent or 920 megawatts (MW) as a result of Ear
It was a good weekend for Team 1305

It was a good weekend for Team 1305

NNSRI Team 1305 following the Waterloo Regional win. Photo by Maureen Clout.
Cats die in morning fire on King Street

Cats die in morning fire on King Street

A house on the 400 block of King Street West is now uninhabitable following a fire late Friday morning. Chief Fire Prevention Officer Randy Vezina says although it only took fire crews two minutes to arrive on the scene the fire had already spread.
Labour Market Group has new direction for future employment

Labour Market Group has new direction for future employment

The Labour Market Group News Release ******************** The Labour Market Group, (formally the Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound Local Training and Adjustment Board) along with the following community partners: the City of North Bay’s Mayor’s Office
Highway 11 four-laning project moving forward

Highway 11 four-laning project moving forward

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith News Release ******************** A major step towards completing the four-laning of Highway 11 is being taken with the award of a construction contract by the Ontario government through the Northern Highways Program.
Will North Bay dominate the top ten this year?

Will North Bay dominate the top ten this year?

Algoma University News Release ********************* SAULT STE.
Student research on display at Nipissing

Student research on display at Nipissing

Nipissing University News Release ************************ A new generation of researchers will be showcasing their work at Nipissing University March 27 and 28 as the university hosts the second annual Undergraduate Research Conference.
Drive Wise seminar coming to the Bay

Drive Wise seminar coming to the Bay

Drive Wise News Release *********************** Toronto – The Ontario Provincial Police, The McLennan Group, Lombard Canada and CARP proudly present Drive Wise - a free driver refresher seminar for mature motorists – coming to Alzheimer Society of No
Golden Beef competition goes today

Golden Beef competition goes today

File photo of last year's winning dish Beef Two Ways Canadore College News Release ******************** Canadore Culinary Arts students are competing for the best culinary creation in the Golden Beef Competition at Canadore College on March 27.
McGuinty government continues to send mixed messages

McGuinty government continues to send mixed messages

Canadian Federation of Independent Business News Release ******************** Toronto – In their 2009 budget, the Ontario government continues to send mixed messages to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).