Shooting suspect described as mellow, quiet guy   
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LONDON — The 70-year-old man identified as the suspect in the shooting death Monday of a Huron OPP constable is a retired logger whose marriage recently fell apart, a work colleague says. Police Tuesday identified the suspect as Almaguin Highlands resident Fred Preston. [more]

Hagborg joins police services board    
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Hagborg joins board Bill Hagborg was sworn in Tuesday as the new provincial appointee to the North Bay Police Services Board. Hagborg retired three years ago as the district manager and area supervisor for the Ministry of Natural Resources. [more]

Petawawa parley to address Hwy. 17 corridor rail concerns    
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Concerns about long-term operation of the CP Rail line between Mattawa and Sudbury is motivating local officials to attend a gathering of municipal representatives in Petawawa Thursday. [more]

Third person granted bail in West Ferris high school assault   
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A 21-year-old man accused of taking part in beating a high school student last week has been released on bail to live with his mother in North Bay. Robert Vincent Smith is charged with committing the assault while he was on probation and was released after his bail hearing on Tuesday. [more]

Lakers hope to score with lacrosse league     
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The Peltier boys are rarely without a stick in their hands. Winter and fall, it's hockey. Spring and summer, it's lacrosse. The only problem is the hundreds of kilometres the Peltiers have to cross off just to get around during the spring and summer lacrosse season. [more]

City seeks swine flu shot in the arm from province    
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City council is calling on the province to honour its commitment to provide full funding for costs associated with the H1N1 pandemic by reimbursing the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit for dollars that haven't been repaid. [more]

Bonfield riding to Agridome's rescue     
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BONFIELD—The Township of Bonfield is coming to the Agridome's rescue. The township expressed interest this week in buying the Agridome from the Bonfield Agricultural Society, however their money comes with a list of conditions. [more]

McGuinty headed out his ‘Open’ door — JOHN R. HUNT'S ON THE ROCKS    
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Michael Gravelle's recent trip to Timmins has convinced me that Ontario is on the verge of another political convulsion. It also reinforced my long-held conviction there is a grand plan in Toronto to close down as much of the North as possible and turn it into a park. [more]

Braves, Barons bounced to consolation    
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The Northern Braves and the Algonquin Barons will head to North Bay tonight after they were relegated to the consolation round of the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations boys' 'A' basketball tournament in Sturgeon Falls. [more]

Tributes to slain officer pour in by the thousands   
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LONDON — Thousands of people — strangers, friends old and new and police officers — have expressed condolences to the family of slain Huron OPP Const. Vu Pham. [more]

Mitchell earns provincial recognition    
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A North Bay woman is among 104 women and girls across Ontario receiving the Leading Women-Leading Girls, Building Communities Award, for community leadership to improve the lives of women and girls in Ontario. [more]

Regal role model from East Ferris vies for Miss World Canada crown    
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A third-year Nipissing University science student hopes to cap her studies with an acceptance to medical school, but not before she takes a shot at being crowned Miss World Canada. [more]

Consumers must share blame for litter - LETTER    
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It is with some amusement that coffee giants like Tim Hortons have become the target of environmentalists during Earth Week 2010. They have come down hard on Timmy's for promoting the use of their famous take-out cup and filling the landfill sites with their wasteful product. [more]

Politicans lax on road safety issues - LETTER    
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Does your MPP and MP tell you that they are looking after you? Then why do they ignore the road safety feature that southern Ontario drivers get? Why is the white line rumble strip feature only found on southern Ontario highways? This simple strip along each side of the road warns you when [more]

Man leads police on pursuit through rural Bonfield, Calvin Township   
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Ontario Provincial Police officers followed a van through private driveways, trails and township roads Monday evening before cruisers finally blocked the vehicle. The pursuit happened at about 7:30 p. [more]

Burk's Falls man linked to shooting of OPP officer   
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Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by 70-year-old Fred Preston of Burk's Falls. [more]

Water review meeting in Trout Creek Thursday    
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Residents are invited to review the Trout Creek Groundwater Vulnerability and Risk Assessment findings at a public meeting Thursday. Modelling of the geology and groundwater flow has been completed. The consultants, Waters Environmental Geosciences Ltd. [more]

Daffodil gala to benefit cancer society    
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The Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing is hosting its inaugural Daffodil Gala in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. The evening — featuring a three-course meal, dancing and a silent auction — takes place at the Davedi Club March 27. [more]

FedNor minister says program to continue at full capacity    
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The minister reponsible for FedNor said Monday the program will continue to operate at full capacity in Northern Ontario. Tony Clement, also Industry minister, issued a statement saying FedNor will deliver programs as it has for municipalities, businesses and entrepreneurs all across the region. [more]

Thieves take snowboard in break-in   
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Thieves stole a snowboard and electronics after breaking into a Cedargrove Drive home Saturday. North Bay police say the break-in happened between 1:30 and 10 a.m. [more]

Council OKs 3.45% tax hike but leery of voter backlash — HAVE YOUR SAY    
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Voter backlash to a 3.45% tax levy increase was obviously on the minds of some council members Monday as this year's operating budget was unanimously adopted. [more]

Flying mangled flag a disgrace — VENT    
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To the household flying the mangled Canadian flag: Buy a new one. And if you can't afford one (which I don't see why you couldn't, they cost next to nothing) then take it down. It's a disgrace to our country, citizens and war veterans. [more]

LAO Transforming client services in the Nipissing District - NEWS RELEASE   
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