Local News

North Bay Police News Release ******************** The Senior Abuse Network of which the North Bay Police Service is a partner, wishes to invite the area seniors for a full day seminar. This is a free day and lunch will be provided.

The OPP are urging motorists to take extra care when travelling on Northern Ontario highways in light of recent accidents between wildlife and motorists.

The McGuinty announced new funding today that protects young people by discouraging them from smoking. In support of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act coming into effect May 31, the program is in support students making healthy lifestyle choices.

North Bay Fire Chief Ted McCullough along with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and the Fire Marshal of Ontario are asking that people celebrate the Victoria Day holiday by attending the community fireworks versus having backyard displays.

NEWS RELEASE *********************** Information regarding the funeral service for Constable Donald Doucet Constable Donald (Don) Doucet will be resting at the Arthur Funeral Home located at 492 Wellington Street East, in Sault Ste. Marie.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and Sport North Bay have issued a challenge for area residents to get up of the couch and get moving for the health of it.

May is half way over and the Gathering Place is just over a quarter of the way to the May Days goal of $40,000 and the committee is now putting on the eleventh hour push.

The Atomic Fire Boots science project by four grade three students in South River took top honours at the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program.

North Bay Police News Release ******************** On the 15th of May at approximately 8:30 PM it is alleged that at the corner of Ferguson St. and Oak St. a man approached a 17-year-old girl and asked her for money.

Main Street West at Nipissing Street will be closed starting Tuesday morning in order for city crews to replace a watermain in the area. Full details in the release below.