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Snowmobiler dies

Snowmobiler dies

Ontario Provincial Police, Almaguin Highlands detachment, advise that on Jan. 16, at 2 p.m., they responded to a snowmobile accident on a trail, east of Sundridge.
Deputy chief says North Bay police not the most expensive

Deputy chief says North Bay police not the most expensive

The North Bay Police Service is not the most expensive among its comparator police services, deputy chief Paul Cook says.
New complaints body will handcuff police

New complaints body will handcuff police

North Bay police chief George Berrigan says he’s “concerned” about the Ontario governments intention to revamp the police complaint system.
Snowmobile trails open under limited conditions

Snowmobile trails open under limited conditions

The North Bay Snowmobiler Club's trails are now open under limited conditions. All club trails are open with the exception of Trans Ontario Provincial Trail A102Q which leaves Sand Dam Road to Thorne, ON/Temiscaming, PQ.
Marijuana bust

Marijuana bust

Two North Bay people have been busted by the Joint Forces Operation. The bust was made aroud 6:30 p.m. at a home on Johnston Road, using a narcotic search warrant.
Hydro weathering weather

Hydro weathering weather

Barring unforeseen circumstances North Bay Hydro should be able to handle higher demands for power due to frigidly cold temperatures over the last few days, said manager Ron Ross.
Why Osama likes George W. Bush

Why Osama likes George W. Bush

Osama bin Laden launched the 9/11 attacks to force the United States to retaliate and help him and other radical Islamists take over Arab and Muslim governments, Gwynne Dyer, an internationally renowned journalist, columnist and broadcaster, told stu
Tom and Vic hit the street (Updated)

Tom and Vic hit the street (Updated)

Mayor Vic Fedeli and Coun. Tom Mason learned first-hand today what it’s like to be a public works employee in less than temperate weather conditions.
Crime Stoppers crime of the week for Jan. 15

Crime Stoppers crime of the week for Jan. 15

Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police, under the direction of the Criminal Investigations Branch, continue to investigate the death of Mr.
Wind continues to chill out

Wind continues to chill out

Windy winter days seem so much colder, though the air temperature may be exactly the same, due to an effect called the wind chill factor. The greater the wind speed, the faster people lose body heat.