Local News

There is nothing new when it comes to election sign theft and destruction, and all seventeen candidates for council felt the sting during the Municipal campaign and a number did lose signs during the windstorm on Sunday, October 29th.

OPP Media Release ******************** Espanola OPP continue their investigation into a serious two vehicle head on collision that occurred on Hwy 17 west of Nairn Centre involving five people, all from the Sudbury area.

OPP Media Release ******************** A partially decomposed body was found on the shore of Montreal Island approximately 20 kilometers north of Montreal River.

The polls for the 2006 Municipal Election open at 10am and all candidates are encouraging residents to exercise their democratic right to vote.

North Bay Police News Release ******************** On the weekend, a 38-year-old hunter from Scarborough ON, accidentally shot himself in the foot during a hunting trip in the Callander area.

The past 6 months have been turbulent for board members of Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre. They have frantically been searching for a new space since losing their home in the North Bay Mall on Lakeshore Drive.

OPP Media Release ******************** 5:40 p.m. A serious two vehicle collision closed Hwy 17 in both directions at Nairn Centre earlier today. Several serious injuries were reported. The highway has reopened. ********************

OPP Media Release ******************** Hearst O.P.P. are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a young adult male from the town of Hearst. Police are looking for Mr. Jean Samuel Labrie, 20 years of age.

OPP Media Release ******************** A multi-vehicle collision has closed Hwy 17 in both directions at Nairn Centre. Several serious injuries are reported.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Hershey Canada Inc. have issued a public warning that certain chocolate products produced by the company may be contaminated with Salmonella. Full details contained in the media release below.