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Nipissing university student chosen for African seminar

Nipissing university student chosen for African seminar

A North Bay university student is one of five from Ontario to be selected to attend an offshore seminar.
Swan-release biologist to receive Order of Canada (Updated)

Swan-release biologist to receive Order of Canada (Updated)

Harry Lumsden, who founded the Ontario Trumpeter Swan Restoration Program, will become a member of the Order of Canada.
Swan-release biologist to receive Order of Canada

Swan-release biologist to receive Order of Canada

Harry Lumsden, the legendary Ontario biologist who founded the Ontario Trumpeter Swan Restoration Program, will become a member of the Order of Canada.
Serre retires

Serre retires

Ben Serre says he’s left the Timiskaming-Cochrane riding a better place than it was when he was first elected in 1993. Serre officially announced his retirement from federal politics today, a day earlier than he had said he would.
Chirico: province must fund mandated health programs

Chirico: province must fund mandated health programs

Deputy-mayor Peter Chirico wants the Ontario Health and Long Term Care Ministry to fund local programs it mandates, “totally, absolutely and that’s it.
Public system secondary teachers say first budget "critical"

Public system secondary teachers say first budget "critical"

Secondary school teachers from the Near North District School Board say the Ontario Liberal government's first budget will be a critical part in rebuilding public school education.
Candidate adds Grit ex-prez to team

Candidate adds Grit ex-prez to team

A candidate for the Nipissing-Timiskaming federal Liberal nomination has added a new supporter to his team. Details are included in the following news release issued today at 10:20 a.m.
Sexaul assault victims held down by woman, police say

Sexaul assault victims held down by woman, police say

An 18-year-old North Bay woman and a 34-year-old North Bay man have been charged after being arrested in connection with several sexual assaults over the last eight months.
Law and Order North Bay-style

Law and Order North Bay-style

A public meeting at the committee meeting of council Monday night turned it to a bit of a Law and Order episode, with a “surprise” witness showing up with a key piece of evidence.
Fedeli will wait and see on Throne Speech promises

Fedeli will wait and see on Throne Speech promises

Mayor Vic Fedeli will "wait and see" what happens with promises made by Prime Minister Paul Martin in Monday's Throne Speech.