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Martin calls election

Martin calls election

Prime Minister Paul Martin has just called a federal election for June 28. Martin announced the election after a 15-minute meeting with Governor-General Adrienne Clarkson at Rideau Hall. The Prime Minister left 22 Sussex Drive around 1 p.m.
Sheep herding gone to the dogs

Sheep herding gone to the dogs

Jock, an eight-year-old border collie, waits for his next command. He and Moss, a female, were the stars of a sheep herding demonstration Saturday at Celtfest Callander.
Strong men in kilts

Strong men in kilts

Warren Trask pauses before tossing the hammer. ____________________________________________________________ Rev. Kevin Fast doesn’t pull any punches, but pulls fire engines instead. Fast, of St.
Study recommends full OHIP coverage for chiropractic

Study recommends full OHIP coverage for chiropractic

The Manga Report, commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of Health and prepared by highly respected health economists at the University of Ottawa including Dr.
De-listing chiropractic fees will have net cost: Wolfe

De-listing chiropractic fees will have net cost: Wolfe

Dr. Bryan Wolfe examines Margaret Richardson's neck. Wolfe says de-listing chiropractic services will cost the health care system.
Adjustment needed on chiropractor delisting: Wolfe

Adjustment needed on chiropractor delisting: Wolfe

Dr. Bryan Wolfe checks on Margaret Richardson's neck ____________________________________________________________ North Bay chiropractor Dr.
Fatal farm accident being investigated

Fatal farm accident being investigated

A farming accident in Nipissing Twn. has left one man dead. James Exelby, a former township resident who had moved to Bracebridge, died after being pinned underneath a tractor that fell on him.
Beaudry brothers just love those Crown trees

Beaudry brothers just love those Crown trees

Two Mattawa brothers have been convicted for illegal logging. The convictions will cost the brothers almost $20,000 between them.
Smith denies saying 2008's the completion date

Smith denies saying 2008's the completion date

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith says she didn’t ever say four-laning of Hwy 11 would be completed in 2008. She was responding to media questions Friday, after talking to chamber of commerce members about the new Ontario budget.
The life of Riley

The life of Riley

A Riley One-Point-Five parked in downtown North Bay. ____________________________________________________________ You won't see one of these too often. This Riley One-Point-Five was spotted parked on Main Street this afternoon.