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By Richard Coffin The Powassan Maple Syrup Festival is back on Saturday.    Along with three pancake breakfasts and a baked bean lunch there are lumberjack and magic shows, live music, a kidzone and nearly 140 vendors. They’ll be located along Main Street and in the Sportsplex.   Various activities are

By Richard Coffin You may see an increase in military personnel, traffic and planes in the area this weekend. From April 25-27, Canadian Army Reserve personnel from the 32 Canadian Brigade Group are conducting convoy and supply operations training on roads and highways between Toronto, North Bay and Burwash.  As

By Richard Coffin A 27-year-old city man is facing a slew of charges, including a half dozen counts of fail to comply with a release order, after a stabbing early Wednesday.    The North Bay Police Service say officers were called to a disturbance on Gladstone Avenue just after 12:30

A dog in distress was located by officers and was rescued with the assistance of the North Bay Fire and Emergency Services on Wednesday afternoon at the King’s Landing dock. Officers from the North Bay Police Service were dispatched to assist with locating a dog that was in distress

“The recent passing of Bob Wood has left a hole in the hearts of, not only his family and friends, but to our entire community. The outpouring of love and support we have received warms our hearts immensely.  The many tributes from our local media, social media posts, calls and

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) confirms that 24/7 homelessness services and supports will continue at 590 Chippewa Street West, North Bay. These services will remain in place over the summer while the low-barrier space is updated and will continue to be available on a temporary

By Richard Coffin North Bay won’t be investigating the idea of a ward system of elections.     A council committee voted down a motion to ask the clerk to prepare a report.     Several councillors spoke against creating wards and voting in members based on where they live, including Councillor Chris

By Richard Coffin An open house for potential volunteers with the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company has been rescheduled.   Originally slated to take place last Saturday, officials postponed the event to this coming Saturday (April 26) because of inclement weather.   The open house takes place from noon to 3 pm

The North Bay Police Service continues to be involved in a provincial strategy aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation on the internet.  The OPP-led Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) strategy has released a short documentary, introducing Project Orchard, exposing the stark realities of online child sexual abuse and

More than 7,000 schools across the country, including nearly 30 locally, are taking part in Student Vote Canada’s election program.   With Canadians heading to the polls on Monday, nearly one million students will be doing the same.   Officials say Student Vote Canada brings democracy to life in classrooms,