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By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is warning about a scam targeting private vehicle sales after an incident in Bonfield. On July 20, provincial police received a report about an interaction between a vehicle owner and two prospective buyers from Ottawa, that was captured by surveillance cameras. The OPP

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says calls for service increased 7% in July, compared to the month before.  Officials say a concerning trend was a 28% increase in intimate partner violence calls. They say that contributed to higher numbers of criminal charges, including spousal assault, assault with

By Richard Coffin The CF-100 Canuck at Lee Park could soon be joined by a Sherman Tank. A staff report coming to council Tuesday night, says the Canadian War Museum has provided the rare opportunity to loan a tank to the city for 10 years, in recognition of its history

ByvRichard Coffin The ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival returns this week. It’s the 13th event, with shows covering several genres including theatre, comedy, dance, music, and spoken word/storytelling. From Aug. 12-16, there are nine Fringe shows, six Duality presentations, as well as other arts events and activities throughout

By Emily Joveski Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas. “The city is very much on top of this, of course, situational awareness is high,” said Mayor Julius Bloomfield. “We hope and pray,

By Richard Coffin The city says Pumphouse Playground, by the North Bay Drinking Water Treatment Plant on Lakeside Drive, will be temporarily closed for the next week.   Officials say geotechnical site investigations are being done in the area. They say the work involves testing ground conditions to support engineering and

By Emily Joveski B.C. RCMP said one person has died near Summerland as a result of the Bald Range wildfire. Penticton RCMP said an 80-year-old woman died suddenly early Saturday morning while she and a family member were trying to evacuate her home in the Meadow Valley area. Police

By Richard Coffin The city is reminding voters this is the last week to check, update, or add yourself to the voters list online. Officials say visit registertovoteon.ca to verify your information for the upcoming municipal and school board elections. They say it only takes a couple minutes to

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police reports a mother cat and six of her kittens are safe after seeking shelter in a vehicle component underneath an OPP vehicle. Police say a member from the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) Unit in North Bay discovered

By Brad Aubin The North Bay Police Service’s Annual Bike Rodeo is right around the corner. It’s taking place in front of the North Bay Museum on Aug. 21, from 10 am to 2 pm. Police say the event is free to kids aged 4 to 14 and