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Alcohol sale and service extended to 4 a.m. to support local businesses, hospitality workers and fans during global tournament he Ontario government is supporting tourism and local businesses by allowing licensed restaurants and bars to extend the sale and service of alcohol across the province until 4 a.m.

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is advising the public in the Mattawa area to avoid non-essential travel after severe weather Monday night. Police say the there are reports of downed trees and hydro poles blocking roads, with Highway 533 closed overnight. The road reopened just before 6:30

New legislation would enhance the private and international adoption system to protect the well-being of children  The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes to strengthen protections for children in private and international adoptions by enhancing oversight of the adoption process, creating new compliance and enforcement tools and establishing better safeguards

Province adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds across the province As part of the government’s plan to strengthen the bail system and keep dangerous offenders behind bars, Ontario is increasing adult correctional capacity by adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds within the next decade. The

Premier Ford joined by leaders from across Ontario to make the case for Toronto’s selection as the bank’s headquarters by the federal government  Following Canada’s selection as the host country for the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), Premier Doug Ford was joined by leaders from

By Richard Coffin Two northern municipal groups say the Auditor General’s report on Large Commercial Truck Driver Licencing reinforces many of their concerns. The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) say that includes highway safety, commercial vehicle enforcement, and the growing pressures facing

By Brad Aubin The Municipality of West Nipissing says the Leduc Rd. bridge is closed until further notice due to flooding and a severe build-up of debris and logs. Officials say prior to reopening, the bridge will require a full inspection by structural engineers to determine the extent of any

By Richard Coffin Callander’s Integrity Commissioner has determined the conduct of two former council members constitutes workplace harassment. Former Mayor Robb Noon and councillor Irene Smit resigned in December. The report states the commissioner investigated allegations of workplace harassment within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

By Richard Coffin The Ministry of Natural Resources has extended several flood warnings for the North Bay District to Friday. They include the Lake Nipissing shoreline, the Upper Ottawa River from Lake Timiskaming to the east boundary of Papineau-Cameron, including the town of Mattawa and the Lake Temagami area. The

By Richard Coffin The OPP says two young people have been identified and located following a reported bomb threat at an elementary school in West Nipissing.  At about 3 pm on Monday, Ontario Provincial Police with the Nipissing West Detachment say they received information about a threat made from an