Local News

Baytoday.ca reader Debbie Marson of Benjamin James Marketing Communications couldn’t believe what she saw when she looked out her window at work today -- along with all the snow was a team of Mallard ducks in the middle of McIntyre Street West.

Please be advised that the Best Buddies 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Challenge that was to be held this evening at Pinewood School has been cancelled due to the weather/road conditions.

Preparations for Christmas Day Dinner are well underway as dedicated volunteers at the gathering place, North Bay’s Community Soup Kitchen, continue to serve mid-day meals to Neighbours-in-need.

OPP News Release ******************** Noelville OPP Detachment Commander Staff Sergeant Tim Foster would like to remind everyone that severe winter driving conditions may make you nervous, uncomfortable or fearful.

The Ontario Provincial Police advise the public that as of 9:30am Highway 17 east of Mattawa is closed due Tractor Trailer stuck on hill. The estimated length of time for the closure is unknown at this time.

As of 9:40 AM EST Monday Environment Canada issued the following Winter storm watch for the North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa area. ******************** ..Winter storm conditions gradually improving during the next few hours..

Chippewa 50th Reunion Committee News Release ********************** Did you ever attend Chippewa Secondary School? If so, it’s time to reconnect. The fifty year reunion will be held June 26-29 of 2008. See former classmates, teachers and old friends.

Reports indicate that all buses in the Near North District School Board areas have been cancelled today.

North Bay Police News Release ******************* On the 2nd of Dec. shortly after 1 AM it is alleged that while at a downtown bar a male began punching patrons within the establishment.

North Bay Police News Release ******************* On the 1st of Dec. at approximately 2:30 AM it is alleged that a man refused to leave a downtown bar and attacked a bouncer.