Local News

OPP News Release ************************ There is currently a detour in place available for all traffic via Hwy. 129 to Hwy 554 to Hwy 546. Officials at the scene estimate that the road will be closed until approx. 2:00 pm.

In an effort to get holiday shoppers to think green the downtown artists collective ‘Art on Main’ held a special afterhours social wine and cheese Wednesday night to launch their Christmas shop local campaign.

North Bay Police News Release ******************* On the 12th of Nov. during the noon hour it is alleged that a thief stole cash and a computer along with a keyboard from Guardian Drugs on Algonquin Av.

North Bay Police News Release ******************* On the 12th of Nov. shortly before 1 PM Det. Cst. Richard Hampel and Cst. Ken Rice of the North Bay Police had occasion to see a male wanted for Trafficking in Drugs.

The North Bay "Rags to Riches" group gathered at Discovery North Bay Museum Wednesday to share their expertise, talents and bounce ideas off one and other while creating and displaying their textile art in the traditional form.

Norm Fournier's picture of Duchesnay Falls is just one example why he took top honours in the North Bay Bloom photography contest.

Ministry of Transportation News Release ************************* The Ministry of Transportation wishes to advise that the Highway 11 Groundhog River Bridge, just west of Fauquier has been reduced to one lane until further notice.

Ontario Northland News Release ********************* Children from across Northeastern Ontario will once again have an opportunity to ride the rails to the North Pole for a visit with Santa Claus on Ontario Northland’s Santa Claus Express.

E. coli victim John Baker joins Mayor Vic Fedeli and City Councillors Dave Mendicino and Peter Chirico for a burger and shake at the freshly re-opened Harvey's on Algonquin Wednesday.

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release ******************** The Senior Kindergarten French Immersion classroom at Sunset Park School will reopen on Thursday, November 13. Closing the classroom was a precautionary measure.