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By Richard Coffin Near North Crime Stoppers is celebrating its successes this Crime Stoppers Month.   Officials say 1,007 tips were received in 2024, resulting in 36 arrests and 19 cases being cleared.   Over $113,000 in cash, drugs and property were recovered.   “The success we celebrate during Crime Stoppers

By Richard Coffin The Bears Musical Theatre Program is bringing the ABBA-filled musical Momma Mia! to life later this week.   Friday’s show is sold out with officials saying a limited number of tickets are still available for Thursday and Saturday.   All shows start at 7 pm in the Bishop

By Richard Coffin Three student athletes from Nipissing University are representing Canada at the FISU World University Games in Torino, Italy. Canada’s women’s hockey team, including Lakers’ forwards Madison Desmarais and Malory Dominico, are back on the ice Wednesday. They face off again Slovakia to wrap up Group

By Richard Coffin The North Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 63 near Highway 533. Emergency crews responded at about 8 o’clock Monday morning. The OPP says the crash involved a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle, with two people

A Special Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will include public discussions on proposed user fees for the Merrick Landfill and Bourke Street Pickleball Courts as well as the 2025 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates. 0:00 /0:30

By Richard Coffin Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025 If you know of a local athlete or team that deserves recognition, the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame wants to hear from you.    Officials are looking to honour sports achievements in 2024.     Recipients will be selected by the NBSHF Sports Awards Committee

By Richard Coffin Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025 Welcome to high school events are being held around the area starting this week.   Future grade 9 students can tour various schools, meet with staff, learn about arts, athletics, high skills major programs and more.   * West Ferris Secondary School: Jan. 14 from 5:

By Richard Coffin Chippewa Secondary School has been offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program for a decade now.   Officials say the school also successfully completed a recent five-year evaluation, reaffirming its commitment to providing a world-class education. The Near North District School Board says Chippewa was commended for its dedicated

By Richard Coffin Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025 Callers suggest a tanker truck and a car were involved Ontario 511 reports Highway 63 is closed in both directions after a collision Monday morning in the Redbridge area.   The closure is from Fish Hatchery Road to Highway 533   0:00 /0:30

By Richard Coffin Le Carnaval des Compagnons is back early next month.    It’s the 62nd event celebrating French-Canadian heritage in the North Bay area.   The official opening is Feb. 2 at Lee Park with dog sled rides, skating, sliding, a light train, games, the lighting of the symbolic flame,