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Following a vote Tuesday by members of the Near North Occasional Teacher Local Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario an agreement has been reached.

Scott Goodman not quite so happy to be back in class All the students in the Near North District School Board region returned to class today, following a tentative agreement being reached between the Near North Occasional Teacher Local, Elementary Te

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES ********************** East Fire Region situation update Tuesday, May 30, 2006 HIGHLIGHTS: 2 new forest fires yesterday DETAILS: There were two new forest fires yesterday as a result of thunderstorms

OPP Seek Public’s Assistance In Locating Missing Man Ground Search for Tree Planter Suspended (White River, Ontario) The Ontario Provincial Police requests the public’s assistance in locating the missing tree-planter - 26-year-old Aju Iroaga – who ha

A new development plan is underway in North Bay. Monday night, Council agreed to receive the final report of the Sustainable Community Advisory Committee to be used for information by the Community Services Committee.

Communities in Bloom, is kicking off ‘Hot Spot Wednesdays’ by collecting trash at the corner of Main Street and Gormanville Road Wednesday night at 6 p.m.

The first day of kindergarten is always a nervous time for both parents and students, but to alleviate those stresses professionals have developed the ‘Welcome to Kindergarten’ program. Full details contained in the media release below.

News Release ********************** OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN at High Noon, Saturday June 3 in Downtown South River The South River Black Fly Hunt features the ritual smashing of the black fly piñata, a disc golf tournament, and entertainment for the whole f

News Release ************************ Be Prepared to Enjoy our Trails this Summer with A Spring Tune Up for you and your Mountain Bike When: June 11th, 2006 What: Bike Maintenance Course (10 am – noon) Bike Skills Course – on the trails (1 pm – 3 pm)

Motorists are reminded to take extra care today as all children of the Near North School Board are returning to class and will be on the streets.