Six weeks of blasting at new community and rec centre site

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The city has posted a blasting notice involving the site of the new Community and Recreation Centre.  

Officials say up to four blasts a day are possible at the Lakeshore Drive site with blasting operations taking place from Feb. 18 until March 31.  

“The City of North Bay thanks residents for their patience and understanding as we move forward with this important phase of the project,” states a release.  

Work officially began with a ribbon cutting in early December.   

The new facility is expected to open in August 2026.  

Richard Coffin
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Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more. 

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