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The North Bay and District Health Unit has continued the drinking water advisory issued Tuesday by its medical officer of Health Dr. Catherine Whiting.

Flooding in parts of the Nipissing area may cause water problems, the North Bay and District Health Unit says.

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith said the budget is “great” for Northern Ontario because it funds the Northern Prosperity plan, “which is designed to attract investment to and retain jobs in Northern Ontario.

Brian Heyd shows off his $1 million cheque. Photo submitted. ____________________________________________________________ Gold turned out to be Brian Heyd's colour of money.

Mayor Vic Fedeli said he was “cautiously optimistic” about the new Ontario budget, particularly the items in it directed toward municipalities.

Ontario Finance Minister Greg Sorbara unveiled the Liberal government's first budget today, and it includes the reintroduction of health care premiums, and higher sin taxes are among the measures introduced in today's provincial budget.

Four Police Services Act charges have been laid against Cst. Sean Burns by the North Bay Police Service. Burns, who has been with the service since 1995, was charged with three counts of discreditable count and one count of deceit, said Insp.

Dr. Catherine Whiting, the city's medical officer of health, has issued a drinking water advisory for all residents and properties of CFB North Bay and the Jack Garland Airport. It's the second drinking water advisory for the area in the last month.

Highway 534 at South River Road west of Highway 654 is still closed due to flooding conditions. Ontario Provincial Police advise that Highway 534 to Highway 654 is open to local traffic only.