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Crime of the week

Crime of the week

Near North Crime Stoppers News Release ******************** Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the following theft of a motor vehicle.
New supports for northern youth internships and co-op placements

New supports for northern youth internships and co-op placements

Northern Development and Mines Minister Rick Bartolucci News Release ******************** The McGuinty government is continuing to help young northerners tap future opportunities by investing in career-related internships and work placements across t
Cash, bicycles and credit card taken

Cash, bicycles and credit card taken

North Bay Police News Release ******************* Overnight on the 14th of Aug. thieves entered parked vehicles in the driveway of a home in the 100 block of Silver Lady Lane. They stole cash, ear phones and a TD Visa card.
Vehicle and cash stolen

Vehicle and cash stolen

OPP News Release ******************** East Ferris Twp - The North Bay OPP is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at the East Ferris Community Centre, Library and Fitness Centre over the weekend in which a vehicle and quantity of cash
East Fire Region situation update

East Fire Region situation update

MNR News Release ************************* Forest Fire situation report for Tuesday August 14th, 2007 HIGHLIGHTS: - 31 new; 51 active fires - 494 fires; 7719.8 hectares to date since Apr.1st DETAILS: There have been 31 new fires in the last 24 hours.
Taking a closer look

Taking a closer look

Taking a closer look at the BayToday picture play Heights and what Samuel de Champlain was thinking when he happened on our area in 1615, just might be answered in the photo gallery submitted by Roy Summers.
BayToday Picture Play Gallery: Heights

BayToday Picture Play Gallery: Heights

We got to wondering what Samuel de Champlain must of thought of our glorious location in 1615 when he came exploring. Did the beauty of his surroundings mesmerise him, or was he overwhelmed by all the water the area had to offer.
Oak Street closed (update)

Oak Street closed (update)

The folks at WHIZ KIDZ on Oak inform BayToday that traffic is restricted to one lane at the intersection of Oak and Fraser, and it opens back up to two lanes about 100 feet after that. Drivers should expect delays and closures as the week progresses.
Feds move to make renewing passports simpler

Feds move to make renewing passports simpler

Anthony Rota, M.P. Nipissing-Timiskaming News Release ******************** The Simplified Passport Renewal Program will be available as of August 15, 2007, and is part of a broader effort to modernize Canadian passport services.
Liberals give area schools more money

Liberals give area schools more money

McGuinty Government strengthens area schools funding formula. Full details contained in MPP Monique Smith's news release below.