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On any given morning, day or afternoon of the week the effects of Tim Hortons drive-thru on Cassells Street are more than visible.

Travelocity.ca News Release ********************* By now, most Canadians have already made their travel plans for the hectic holiday season. Flights are booked, cars are rented, and accommodations have been reserved.

The Ontario Provincial Police advise the public that as of 8:30pm 11/66 to Highway 11/112 is now open.

North Bay Literacy Council News Release *********************** The North Bay Literacy Council will be releasing the results of their year long project, Literacy and Health on Wednesday, December 5 at a reception held at their office 347 Sherbrooke S

OPP News Release ******************** M’Chigeeng, Ont – Manitoulin OPP and the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service are currently searching for a missing person and are asking for the public’s assistance. Jason MAURICE age 27 years, of Mindemoya, Ontario.

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.