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Lost hunter found

Lost hunter found

An Oshawa man who became lost while hunting has been safely located. The man spent the night in the bush and did not suffer any serious injuries. Details are contained in this news released, issued by the Ontario Provincial Police Sat. Nov.
Rock star shares coronation night with new PM, local Liberal says

Rock star shares coronation night with new PM, local Liberal says

It was Paul Martin's coronation as Canada's next prime minister, but the former finance minister shared his big evening with an Irish rock star, a North Bay delegate to the Grit leadership convention says.
Hit list rumour "ridiculous"

Hit list rumour "ridiculous"

A rumour that a hit list exists to purge city hall of eight employees is “ridiculous,” newly elected North Bay Mayor Vic Fedeli says.
Woman abuse a public health crisis

Woman abuse a public health crisis

Woman abuse has become a public health “crisis,” former Ontario Attorney General Marion Boyd says, and must be dealt with the way other epidemics are.
North Bay man in Supreme Court today

North Bay man in Supreme Court today

A Supreme Court case involving a North Bay investment broker is being heard in Ottawa today, and its outcome could have major financial repercussions across the country.
Local Liberal salutes Chretien

Local Liberal salutes Chretien

Prime Minister Jean Chretien is leaving the state of the federal Liberal party in “remarkable” shape, says Greg Ducharme, vice-president of the Nipissing Federal Liberal Riding Association.
Renewable energy sector shorted in climate control plan

Renewable energy sector shorted in climate control plan

Canada’s climate change plan appears to fall short when it comes to the renewable energy sector, a Toronto lawyer specializing in energy and climate change says.
Tom Mason's labour of love

Tom Mason's labour of love

Tom Mason has one thing he must do before being sworn in as a North Bay city councillor, and he calls it his “labour of love.
Quest to save riding stalled by heart attack

Quest to save riding stalled by heart attack

Carol Lonsdale was all set to have breakfast with Paul Martin at this weekend’s Liberal leadership convention in Toronto.
Wasteful spending needs to be cut: Mendicino

Wasteful spending needs to be cut: Mendicino

Dave Mendicino hasn’t seen the books yet, but the newly elected city councillor is convinced there’s “wasteful spending” within North Bay’s $85 million budget.