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With Christmas fast approaching, The Salvation Army North Bay says they’re only a quarter of the way towards their fundraising goal.   Major Stephanie Watkinson, Corps Officer, says $62,000 has been raised so far through their kettle campaign.   The goal is $250,000.   “These funds are used in North

Local military members are checking their lists twice as they get ready to monitor Santa’s trek across Canada on Christmas Eve.   Every year, 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron detects, identifies, and escorts the jolly elf on his festive journey.    Cpl. Colby Ramson says it’s part of what

Supporters of Sweetmans Gardens are looking to the city to protect the ‘community gem’ near McIntyre Street West and Cormack Steet.    Liza Vandermeer confirms Tuesday night’s presentation to council was in response to recent brush and tree clearing adjacent to the gardens.    “It is, but I’d like to

Part of North Bay’s new community and recreation centre could soon have a name attached to it.   Mayor Peter Chirico announced at Tuesday night’s council meeting he intends to bring forward a motion at the next meeting.   “That council consider a possible naming of the new community and

A Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook has been issued for the NBMCA jurisdiction, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). “The low-density snowpack across the watershed will experience melting with warm temperatures today and again early next week,” stated Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. “While widespread flooding

Government proposing to modernize legislation for the first time in more than 15 years The Ontario government is taking steps to better prepare Ontario for floods, wildland fires and other emergencies with the introduction of the Emergency Management Modernization Act. The proposed legislation aims to update and strengthen the Emergency

Public Presentations from Clean Green Beautiful and Sweetman Gardens group are expected A Regular Meeting of Council will be held today starting at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes citizen presentations related to Clean Green Beautiful initiatives and Sweetman’s Garden, as well as staff reports and recommendations, including

By Richard Coffin The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for the North Bay area.    Officials say forecasted above zero temperatures on Tuesday and again early next week could cause unstable shoreline ice conditions and flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.  “Over the

By Richard Coffin The local organization was recognized by Canadian Blood Services recently as a contributor to Canada’s Lifeline.   The agency says the Noah Strong Foundation received the Logan Boulet Award for exceptional efforts to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.   The foundation honours the legacy of Noah

By Richard Coffin Spending time with your teen on the weekends could be good for their well-being, suggest results from a 2024 survey conducted by Planet Youth Nipissing. The survey, completed by more than 700 students across nine local high schools, was conducted in the spring to gather insight into