North Bay News - Ontario, Canada

East Fire Region has 4 new fires to battle

The MNR released the following update below for the East Fire Region for Monday July 3rd. ********************* HIGHLIGHTS: • 4 new; 9 active fires • 239 fires; 2839.5 hectares to date since Apr.

Jul 3, 2007 10:17 AM Read more >

Students get a sneak peek at university life

Nipissing University News Release ********************* A new group of university students will get a first glimpse of their life at Nipissing University as the university welcomes more than 550 graduating high school students to New Student Orientat

Jul 3, 2007 10:13 AM Read more >

Canada Learning Bond paying off for low income families

The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation News Release ******************** TORONTO - Since December 31, 2005, the federal government's Canada Learning Bond (CLB) payments have grown from $2.

Jul 3, 2007 9:52 AM Read more >

Man charged for harassing woman

At the beginning of June a man was cautioned by officers from the North Bay Police in regards to his allegedly harassing a woman.

Jul 3, 2007 9:35 AM Read more >

Status of Women Canada issues call for proposals

Status of Women Canada News Release ************************ OTTAWA - This call for proposals is to solicit funding applications to the Women's Community Fund. The Women's Community Fund of the Women's Program, Status of Women Canada, has $12.

Jul 2, 2007 10:16 PM Read more >

Habitat for Humanity adds second drop off location

The North Bay and Blue Sky Region Habitat for Humanity and Alcan Builds On Recycling now have a second location to drop off your Aluminum cans every Saturday.

Jul 2, 2007 8:34 PM Read more >

First wheelchair athlete competes in North Bay Triathlon

Jordan Mino flies down the track during the 6th annual North Bay Triathlon. The heat was on as over 100 athletes gave it their all during the 6th annual North Bay Triathlon held at Olmstead Beach on Trout Lake.

Jul 2, 2007 3:18 PM Read more >

Two more arrested in Glasgow

Two more men were arrested by police in Glasgow today in connection to Saturday's terror attack on Glasgow International Airport. The BBC reports that the men are not of Scottish origin.

Jul 2, 2007 11:56 AM Read more >

Canada Day brings new fires

MNR News Release ******************** MNR EOC Situation Report for July 2, 2007 New Fires Yesterday West Fire Region (WFR) 1 East Fire Region (EFT) 4 Total 5 Active Fires Today WFR 1 EFR 7 Total 8 Total Fire To Date WFR 201 EFR 234 Total 435 Total HA

Jul 2, 2007 11:24 AM Read more >

Canadians stand proud even under the clouds (photos)

Ursina Rusch tells her family's journey from Switzerland. The cloudy day didn’t dampen the patriotic hearts of North Bay residents Sunday, as friends and family gathered at the North Bay waterfront to celebrate Canada’s 140th birthday.

Jul 1, 2007 10:47 PM Read more >