Local News

The North Bay Police Service has used DNA analyses for at least the second time in the last eight months, and it yielded them a suspect they've been after for almost two years.

Deputy mayor Peter Chirico says it’s “good news” Queen’s Park will begin paying more of the cost of public health units, as long as provincial grants aren’t cut correspondingly.

An American man has been charged by Ontario Provincial Police following a three-motor vehicle collision Thursday on Hwy 17 at Beaucage Park Road. The accident took place just after 2 p.m.

Brian Winkworth, this year's Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Year. ____________________________________________________________ Brian Winkworth normally oversees Cogeco Cable’s local programming.

Businesses in Mattawa and Bonfield are being asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police if they receive any currency that appears to be counterfeit.

The province has revised its fishing regulations to ensure conservation.

A North Bay professor will be moving on to Sudbury's university to take up a new position.

Hwy 17 has been reopened following an accident earlier this afternoon between North Bay and Sturgeon Falls. No serious injuries have been reported. The accident closed down the highway east of Beaucage Park Road for about 90 minutes.

A collision involving three vehicles has closed Hwy 17 east of Beaucage Park Road. An ambulance was dispatched for unknown injuries. Updates will be posted when available.

A Nipissing-area man has been charged with possession of child pornography following an investigation by several police agencies.