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Area to gain three new police officers

Area to gain three new police officers

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith News Release *********************** Nipissing will receive 3 new police officers as part of Ontario's share of the federal Police Officers Recruitment Fund that will put up to 329 new police officers in Ontario communitie
Library's 'Giant Book Sale' starts today

Library's 'Giant Book Sale' starts today

The North Bay Public Library is hosting their annual Giant Book Sale today Saturday, May 9th (9:30 - 3:30), Monday May 11 (9:30-8:30), Tuesday May 12 (9:30-8:30) and Wednesday May 13 (9:30-8:30).
Ferris students deliver for local charity

Ferris students deliver for local charity

Near North Palliative Care Network News Release ******************** West Ferris Secondary School juniors won the Canada-wide Youth Philanthropy Initiative competition, garnering $5000 for the Near North Palliative Care Network.
Don't forget to lace up your runners and walk like MADD

Don't forget to lace up your runners and walk like MADD

File photo. The Nipissing MADD Chapter are getting set to lace up their running shoes and walk like MADD during the 3rd Annual Strides For Change Walk tomorrow (Saturday) at The Kiwanis Band Shell on Memorial Drive.
Sirens for Life blood drive is back

Sirens for Life blood drive is back

Canadian Blood Services News Release ******************** On May 13th and 14th, Local Emergency Services and Canadian Blood Services will be holding its annual Sirens for Life campaign.
Health Unit preparing for the worst

Health Unit preparing for the worst

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release ************************ The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, in cooperation with its 31 municipal partners, has identified flu center locations throughout the district for use when,
Over 16,000 reasons to be McHappy

Over 16,000 reasons to be McHappy

McDonald’s Restaurants News Release ************************ McDonald’s Restaurants of North Bay & Sturgeon Falls is pleased to announce that the total money raised locally in conjunction with the 2008-2009 McHappy Day was $16,685.
The cold hard facts ... expect the unexpected

The cold hard facts ... expect the unexpected

OPP News Release ********************** North Bay - It’s hard to resist the beckoning, ice-free water of your favourite lake or river. The Ontario Provincial Police urge boaters and paddlers alike to be aware of the reality of cold-water dangers.
Ferris power outage forces Dreamcoat cancellations and relocation

Ferris power outage forces Dreamcoat cancellations and relocation

Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre News Release ******************** Due to a power outage at WEST FERRIS SECONDARY SCHOOL, Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre’s has cancelled the Friday May 8th public and school performances of “There’s A Monster In My Closet”.
Power outage at West Ferris = long weekend for students

Power outage at West Ferris = long weekend for students

Near North District School Board News Release ******************** A power outage at West Ferris Secondary School occurred this morning.