Local News

Jean Marc Raymond stands by photos of his placement in Africa Nipissing University is well represented at the 2006 - XVI International AIDS Conference with two alumni taking in events and showcasing their work in the Youth Pavilion.

OPP Media Release ********************* Members of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing their investigation into a collision involving two tractor-trailers that occurred yesterday afternoon around 4:30 p.m.

Media Release ******************** Saturday, August 26, the Montreal Film Festival (MFF) will host the world premiere of the feature film THAT BEAUTIFUL SOMEWHERE. Lead actor Roy Dupuis (The Rocket, La Femme Nikita) plans to attend.

Media Release ******************** Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in solving several acts of vandalism to public structures and private residences.

Local feminist and activist Barb Anello who has not traditionally played a role in the HIV/AIDS movement in North Bay is attending the 2006 - XVI International AIDS Conference.

Media Release ******************** Dead birds found near Tilden Lake, Magnetawan and in North Bay have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).

A large section of the Kate Pace Way will be restricted to access Wednesday advises the Parks Recreation and Leisure department. The path is closed from Judge Street to Marshall Avenue due to paving work being conducted on that stretch of the path.

North Bay Police News Release ******************** On the 15th of Aug. at approximately 10 PM a homeowner in the 600 block of Banner Av. located a blue “Contour” paddleboat that had washed up on shore in front of the home.

The odds of surviving a cardiac arrest will increase in North Bay, thanks to several announcements from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The foundation announced the launch of the Start a Heart, Save a Life campaign.

International actor and activist Richard Gere lent his voice and star power to the fight against AIDS by hosting a panel discussion session called ‘Media & AIDS’ at the 2006 - XVI International AIDS Conference.