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Mattawa man barricaded in Sixth St. home Update

Mattawa man barricaded in Sixth St. home Update

OPP News Release ************************* As a result of a criminal investigation, Mattawa OPP along with members of the Tactical Response Unit, Emergency Response Unit, Crime Unit, Canine, and Highway Safety Division responded to a barricaded perso
It's official Pinewood and Laurentian Public Schools will close

It's official Pinewood and Laurentian Public Schools will close

The gallery at the Near North District School Board on Airport Road was at capacity Tuesday night as anxiety ridden parents, students and staff waited to hear trustees make their intentions know surrounding the contentious ARC recommendations.
No mass 'Exodus' here

No mass 'Exodus' here

Following a rousing month of voting President of Derrer Marketing Ltd. Lou Derrer welcomes Scott Miller and his business ‘Exodus’ to the Dear Vivian family. Miller was successful in claiming top spot in the Jump Start Your Business giveaway.
Head-on collision claims the life of a Mattawa man

Head-on collision claims the life of a Mattawa man

OPP News Release ******************** Mattawa OPP and Traffic Technical Collision Investigators are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision.
Thieves make off with game system and digital camera

Thieves make off with game system and digital camera

North Bay Police News Release ********************* During the evening hours on the 23rd of Feb. it is alleged that thieves broke into an apartment in the 800 block of Main St. W.
Lap tops taken during B&E

Lap tops taken during B&E

North Bay Police News Release ********************* Between the 22nd and 24th of Feb. thieves entered a home in the 500 block of Oakwood Av. by unknown means.
Beaucage calls leaked Cabinet memo ignorant

Beaucage calls leaked Cabinet memo ignorant

Grand Council Chief John Beaucage, a candidate for National Chief and leader of the 42 member First Nations of the Anishinabek Nation has real concerns with a leaked cabinet memo and apparent plans for the government to overhaul First Nations funding
JDRF says 'howdy partner'

JDRF says 'howdy partner'

Corporate Chair Angela Johnston and Fundraising Coordinator Denise Stanley kick off the JDRF Walk with the help of are helped by Walk Ambassadors Michael Aver and Darcy Rumble.
Hwy 17 west of Mattawa closed

Hwy 17 west of Mattawa closed

Mattawa OPP advise the public that as of 2pm Hwy 17 at Taggart Lake Rd is closed due to a motor vehicle collision is blocking the highway. Detour: use Hwy 17 to Old Hwy 17. Estimated duration of closure is unknown at this time.
Thief takes computer from retirement home Update

Thief takes computer from retirement home Update

The above photo is in relation to a previous break and enter release North Bay Police Service made on the 12th of February and concerns the 10th of February release as well.