Local News

OYAP News Release ************************ The School College Work Initiative and their partners have produced a number of unique programs and incentives that help address gaps in the local labour market force, particularly in relation to the trades.

North Bay – Mattawa Conservation Authority News Release ******************** A tiger cub, a Eurasian lynx, a red fox, several birds of prey and other animals will be calling North Bay home next week as part of the North Bay – Mattawa Conservation Aut

Nipissing University News Release ******************** Nipissing University is pleased to announce that Dr. Craig Cooper has been appointed as dean of the faculty of arts and science. He will commence his five-year term as dean on July 1, 2008.

Near North Crime Stoppers News Release ******************** Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa OPP Detachment are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a Mischief.

Reports indicate that the Nipissing Parry Sound Catholic School board is reviewing the status of a couple of schools as they head into the accommodations process.

Near North District School Board News Release ******************* The Near North District School in partnership with our Aboriginal partners organized five meetings, [April 24, 25, 30 and May 2 in North Bay and May 1st in Parry Sound], to raise an aw

Canadian Red Cross News Release ******************** The Canadian Red Cross will be holding a Babysitting Course on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at North Bay’s military base.

North Bay Literacy Council News Release ************************ Thank you very much to our amazing volunteers who have contributed 10,820 volunteer hours for the year ending March 31, 2008 helping 141 adults in our community improve their reading, w

Students at W.J. Fricker Senior Public School will be energizing their minds throughout our exciting Education Week events. Our focus this year is literacy.

From left to right is Bonnie Lysyk Vice President (Ontario) of Insurance Bureau of Canada, Colleen Point (advisor), Jessica Wallis, Jennifer Rowe, Courtney Serran, Meagan McCann, Kerri Renaud (Advisor) and the Minister of Transportation Jim Bradley.