North Bay

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing over $90,000 through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) project grants and the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF). This support is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by supporting workers, businesses and communities in the

To Deliver the Summer Cadet Aviation Program and Promote Awareness of Aviation Skilled Trades Careers  Canadore College has been awarded a contract to deliver a three-week Aircraft Maintenance training program for Royal Canadian Air Cadets this summer, renewing a valued relationship that has helped introduce young Canadians to careers in

By Richard Coffin Attendance records for the mayor and members of city council in North Bay are now available on the city’s website. Information is provided on participation in Council meetings, committees, and external boards and agencies. The city says the information also includes any declared conflicts of interest,

By Richard Coffin Royal Canadian Legion branches across Ontario, including locally, are now getting rebates for applying or renewing their liquor licences. Across the province, it amounts to about $50,000 a year and involves nearly 400 branches. The program took effect on June 1 and applies retroactively to April

By Richard Coffin The Capitol Centre is offering a chance to see some TV shows and movies with connections to North Bay on the big screen. They’ve announced a new series of free ‘Hometown Screenings’. “After the wonderful success of our Centennial Screenings as part of the City of

By Richard Coffin A North Bay-based environmental organization is watching for more details when it comes to the Northern Shield Energy Corridor project. Brennain Lloyd, coordinator of Northwatch, describes the Alberta and Ontario premier’s announcement of a proposed route for the West-East crude oil pipeline for export as a

By Richard Coffin A 30-year-old city man is facing five counts of arson after an investigation into a handful of fires Saturday night. The North Bay Police Service says between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm that night there were a series of fires downtown in which couches, a

By Richard Coffin Three people from the Toronto area are facing nearly 40 drug and weapons charges after an investigation into what city police call a suspicious incident about seven weeks ago. The North Bay Police Service says a victim was abandoned in the 1700 block of Algonquin Avenue in

By Brad Aubin $75,000 is on the way from the province to support three senior’s programs. MPP Vic Fedeli has announced about $25,000 each for the Nipissing First Nation Seniors Gardening Club, Mattawa’s Seniors Can Skate program, and a Grandparents Reading in Action program for Saint

By Richard Coffin A month-long initiative is offering the chance to enjoy a sweet treat and support fundraising efforts by the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company. They’re raising money to build a new train station at the waterfront attractions, replacing the caboose that’s on site now. The Opera