North Bay

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

Airbnb is donating more than $660,000 to six organizations, including one locally, to combat abuse and exploitation. Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre of Nipissing is receiving funding. “This support from Airbnb will help Amelia Rising expand our vital counselling, prevention, and advocacy services for survivors and the community,” says

By Richard Coffin Two area police officers are nominated for Police Association of Ontario Hero of the Year Awards. For over a decade, people across Ontario have nominated police service members for their bravery, dedication, and community contributions. Both local officers are nominated for The Extra Mile award, which celebrates

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested two individuals in connection with a residential break and enter, in the 800 block of Worthington Street East. On February 20, at approximately 8:20 a.m., NBPS responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in the

By Richard Coffin Callander’s Tom Haley says he and his wife, and another couple are safe and hunkered down in their condo in La Cruz, Mexico.  He says it’s about 30 minutes away from Puerto Vallarta, right across the bay .  Global Affairs issued an advisory on Sunday telling

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service says its traffic unit is targeting tailgaters. Officers are stepping up enforcement on drivers who follow too closely, something police say is a leading cause of preventable collisions. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This

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