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North Bay among the safest cities in Canada

North Bay among the safest cities in Canada

The MacLean’s Magazine list of the dangerous cities in Canada is out and North Bay ranks 66 out of 100. Other north-east cities ranked higher than the Bay with Sudbury coming in at 33 and Sault Ste. Marie ranked in 39th place.
Tory by-election defeat puts leadership in jeopardy

Tory by-election defeat puts leadership in jeopardy

John Tory, Leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, failed to win a by-election Thursday and now there is serious question about his political future.
Have you got game?

Have you got game?

File photo Best Buddies News Release ******************** Best Buddies North Bay Chapter, Community Living Chapter, Nipissing University Chapter and Chippewa Chapter invite you to attend our third annual Dodgeball tournament being held at Algonquin S
WFSS students to take a vow of silence

WFSS students to take a vow of silence

West Ferris Secondary School News Release ************************* On March 6th the ME TO WE group is pledging to take the Vow of Silence.
20 lucky students get a jump start at Canadore

20 lucky students get a jump start at Canadore

Twenty lucky students who will be attending Canadore College this fall '09 got a kick start to their post secondary education Wednesday when their names were drawn for a $500 entrance scholarship.
Riley needs a home

Riley needs a home

All heart pet rescue introduces Riley the Cocker Spaniel up for adoption. He is great with everyone and everything and has been fixed as well. Officials say Riley is about 8-years-old and has a lot of life left in him.
Bears welcome new cubs

Bears welcome new cubs

St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School hosted its annual Bear Day on Wednesday where Grade 8 students were introduced to their future home.
More layoffs in the area

More layoffs in the area

Employees at Columbia Forest Products plant in Rutherglen are the latest in the area to feel the current economic downturn as the veneer plant announced Wednesday that they will shut down for five-weeks.
Turns out to be a prank

Turns out to be a prank

North Bay Police News Release ********************* On the 27th of Feb. of this year information came to the attention of Det. Cst. Paul Brewer of the North Bay Police.
Chippewa St. woman charged with obstruct police

Chippewa St. woman charged with obstruct police

North Bay Police News Release ********************* On the 4th of March during the afternoon hours Cst. Christian Elia of the North Bay Police attended a residence within the city in regards to seeking a wanted person.