Local News

Department Of National Defence News Release *************************** OTTAWA - Three Canadian soldiers were killed as a result of an improvised explosive device attack on their armoured vehicle during a joint patrol with Afghan National Army soldie

Marie Perron, Annette Demers, Madeleine Nadon and Edna Clarke have donated 21 quilts, 2 afghans and 6 stuffed teddy bears to the Mattawa and Area Food Bank. Their hope is that these quilts will help local families in need.

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith News Release ************************** Ontario is investing an additional $210,602 to the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board in 2009 to maintain 50/50 cost-sharing of land ambulance operating costs

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith shares a laugh with Minister Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle and Jack Burrows Friday at Jack Garland Airport.

Photo provided North Bay General Hospital Foundation News Release *********************** The North Bay General Hospital Volunteer Association was giving like Santa today at their December General Meeting, surprising the Hospital Foundation with an a

File photo OPP FESTIVE R.I.D.E. News Release ************************ North Bay - The following are the Festive R.I.D.E. local statistics for the North Bay OPP officers in the area. This important initiative continues until Friday, January 2nd, 2009.

File photo Mayor Victor Fedeli News Release ********************** People constantly speak about youth migration and the need for quality jobs. To address this, Mayor Victor Fedeli will be holding the 6th Annual Think Tank, held on Boxing Day.

File photo Friends of Sweetmans Garden News Release ******************** The Friends of Sweetmans Garden welcome the announcement that a proposed hydro sub-station will not be placed at the garden site, immediately adjacent to a number of homes.

North Bay Police News Release ******************* North Bay Police now know the identity of the young male involved with a 12-year-old boy who was injured while waiting for a bus at Silver Birches School on Marshall Avenue yesterday.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency News Release ********************* OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and DMR Food Corporation are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume SunRidge Farms Organic Dark Chocolate Almonds.