Brad Aubin

Brad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, e-mail baubin@vistaradio.ca.
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OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

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The OPP says on Wednesday around 11:00 p.m., first responders were called to a report of a residential fire on Quae-Quae Road, with a deceased person then found within the residence.

North Bay man charged after restaurant disturbance

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A 36-year-old North Bay man is facing charges following a disturbance at a Lakeshore Dr. restaurant.

North Bay a finalist in seven Communities in Bloom Outstanding Achievement Award categories

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Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay (CGB) says it's a wonderful recognition of the work taking place and the continued efforts of residents, volunteers, organizations, businesses and the City.

Driver charged after vehicle seen doing 234km/h on HWY 11

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The driver received an immediate 30-day driver's licence suspension and a future North Bay court date and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

Police investigating over $50,000 in damages at local ski hill

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Police say officers responded on Tuesday after ski hill staff discovered extensive damage to piping running from a pump hose to a cooling system used to produce snow.

UPDATE: NBPS seeking ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in robbery investigation

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City police say shortly before midnight yesterday (Sept. 17), officers responded to a report that a suspect approached a driver, pointed what's believed to be a firearm and demanded their vehicle at a gas station in the 1000 block of Algonquin Avenue.

Local Ukrainian families show their pride ahead of presidential visit

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was in Alberta last week to sign a new partnership with Canada regarding drone and defence, made a quick stop into YYB to visit the Ukrainian pilots currently training at the International Test Pilot School.

(UPDATE) Missing youth located

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The North Bay Police Service reports a 14-year-old youth they were looking for has been located.

North Bay woman charged with public mischief in Moose Factory OPP death investigation

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A North Bay woman has been charged after the OPP says police were provided false information in connection with an ongoing death investigation in Moose Factory.

$23,500 of suspected drugs off city streets after NBPS investigation

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Two men from the Greater Toronto Area are facing charges after city police say officers seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl and more.

WFCU Place officially open

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The facility, which local officials were proud to share was delivered both on time and on budget, boasts two regulation-sized rinks, an indoor walking track, community meeting space, over a dozen dressing rooms and more.

Area First Nations join discussions regarding potential reopening of Kearney Graphite mine

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Five local First Nations, including Dokis, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Shawanaga and Wasauksing, have signed a Letter of Agreement with the company, creating framework for ongoing discussions.

Annual Osprey Links Charity Golf Gala raises $96,000

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The North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation says since its inception, the event has raised nearly $900,000.

Monday’s McNamara Street fire deemed suspicious

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There were no injuries reporter, however the two adjacent units were also affected because of the smoke, with victim services helping get them into hotel rooms for the night.

North Bay man charged in stolen vehicle investigation

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A 27-year-old North Bay man is facing charges after the OPP says he failed to stop for police on Sunday.

Northern municipalities facing workforce pressures

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The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities has released a new report examining the recruitment, retention and workforce development challenges facing municipalities across the region.
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Concrete railroad tie manufacturing facility creating jobs in the city

Business
Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, announced $1 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to help RailOne Rainbow Canada establish a production facility in the city to meet market demand.

Commercial vehicle driver and company charged by North Bay OPP

OPP
North Bay OPP have a charged commercial vehicle driver and the carrier responsible for the vehicle after a traffic complaint on Highway 11.

Job fair included in Diversity at Work Nipissing Summit on Monday

Community
A Diversity at Work Nipissing Summit and Job Fair is taking place in the city on Monday.

Water service repair closes McIntyre Street East Friday

Traffic & Closures
The city says McIntyre Street East will be closed for much of the day between Regina Street and Fisher Street. 

Community rallies to keep six-year-old on the ice

Community
What started out as a stolen hockey bag quickly turned into a successful community campaign to keep a six-year-old player on the ice.
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