North Bay

By Richard Coffin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services says Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing concern locally and across the country. “These fires ignite without any warning and grow rapidly and violently,” says Chris Nichol, Fire Prevention Officer. He’s highlighting a Health Canada recall of approximately 20,000

By Richard Coffin Two Nipissing Lakers have been officially named to Team Canada for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. 50 athletes, including four guides, are set to represent Canada at the March 6-15 event in Italy. That includes Madison Mullin, a visually impaired Nordic skier, who has committed

By Richard Coffin The Salvation Army and PHARA Community Services are working together when it comes to PHARA’s Assistive Devices Program. The Salvation Army is providing PHARA with equipment at no cost for use in the program, rather than offering the items for resale. In turn, clothing, furniture and

Collisions are a leading cause of death and injury The North Bay Police Service (NBPS), in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), conducted a joint commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement initiative to enhance road safety. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive

By Richard Coffin Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says Alouette Bus Lines has advised some routes are operating as of Thursday morning (Feb. 26). Officials say they include route numbers 001, 610 also covering 605, 268, 286, 011, 022, 063, 064, 065, 061, 062, 014 also covering 066. NPSSTS says

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has arrested a woman from the Greater Toronto Area on an outstanding warrant and seized more than $23,000 worth of fentanyl and Percocet pills. On February 24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the accused was located in the

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says bullying in schools, whether in person or online, can escalate into criminal behaviour. Feb. 25 is Pink Shirt Day nationally, creating anti-bullying awareness. City police say protecting children and youth from intimidation, harassment, and hate-motivated behaviour is a priority for them.

By Richard Coffin The Canadian Forces Housing Agency says it’s one of their largest construction campaigns in the post Second World War era. The federal government is launching the second phase of military housing expansion involving about 7,500 new residential housing units across Canada, including locally. Construction of

By Richard Coffin Two city councillors are looking at options to get back on the Board of Cassellholme.    This after Mark King and Chris Mayne were voted off last week.    King says there’s been concerning behaviour from the board over the past couple of months, saying there’s been

By Richard Coffin Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation says the suspension of service involving Alouette Bus Lines will continue until further notice. This after drivers voted, and rejected, the latest offer from the employer on Monday. 67 routes were cancelled because of the labour dispute. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive