PFAS detected in the water…
The Health Unit in North Bay has been notified by the Department of National Defence that two private drinking water wells in the vicinity of the Canadian Forces Base have detectable levels of PFAS. Dr. Jim Chirico,
Lougheed elected Food Banks Canada Network Chair.
Geoffrey Lougheed has been elected chair of the Food Banks Canada Network Council. This council is made up of two representatives from each provincial council across Canada. Lougheed has a long history in Food Banks, recognized as
One fire in the North East
While the North-East Region remains under a low to moderate warning when it comes to forest fire activity, one fire… 15 hectares in size is currently being Observed in Cochran. Fire crews are aware of the blaze
OPP investigating a “Fail to Remain”
The OPP are looking into a “fail to remain” following a collision between two vehicles… Constable Andre Taschereau says that it all began when a westbound black Mitsubishi Lancer entered the eastbound lane headed toward a brown
Human Remains found by OPP
The East Algoma OPP, Crime Unit, and the Forensic Identification Services has reported that they are investigating human remains in a wooded area on the Mississauga First Nation territory. Reportedly, the remains were transported to the Office
Winter parking revisited in the Bay?
North Bay council are expected to revisit the issue of winter on-street parking restrictions tonight. Among other things, the latest proposal would see on-street parking banned between 3:00 – 7:30 a.m. on most city streets, and from
Laurentian University in the black
Laurentian University has once again balanced their annual operating budget of $155.9 million. This sees an increase of $5.4 million, or 3.6 per cent over last year. The Sudbury campus will have 28 more full-time faculty in
Water bottles not permitted at Festival
While the weather seems to be calming health concerns, the forbidding of personal water bottles on the grounds of the “Stars and Thunder Festival” in Timmins has gained attention. Water is sold at a few of the
NNDSB in the red by over $635k
Declining enrollment, elimination of government grants, and decreases in funding for special education are all to blame, at least in part for the Near North District School Board falling into the red. The school board says they’re
HSN Research Institute now open
Health Sciences North Research Institute’s new location is now open after 18 months of construction and renovations. The $15-million project, located on Walford Road, saw the transformation of the former St. Theresa School into a modern, state-of-the-art