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Teachers’ union urging province to respect local democracy, reinstate trustees

Local union officials are calling for the province to relinquish control of the Near North District School Board and re-instate trustees following the October election.

Province won’t relinquish control of Near North Board ‘anytime soon’

"I don’t see, anytime soon, us returning control of this board to local trustees,” says Education Minister Paul Calandra.

Investigation underway into fraudulent treaty distribution claims

The Anishinabek Police Service has issued a warning about recent fraudulent activity.

Two area men charged as part of child exploitation investigation

A joint investigation in the fight against online child exploitation involving the OPP and 25 other police services, including the North Bay Police Service, has led to 63 people being charged across the province.

Police say they’re aware of event that has raised community concerns

City police say they’re aware of a possible gathering involving individuals whose views have raised community concerns.

Sturgeon Falls drug lab dismantled by RCMP and OPP

Seven people, including one from West Nipissing, are facing charges after the RCMP says it disrupted and dismantled an active synthetic drug lab in Sturgeon Falls.

Second person charged after April robbery

A second person is now facing charges after a robbery on Lakeshore Dr. in April.  

Additional charges laid in attempted child abduction investigation

A 24-year-old city man previously charged after an attempted child abduction on May 21 in the area of Marshall Park Drive and Labreche Drive is facing more charges.

City man facing handful of weapons-related charges

The North Bay Police Service has charged a 29-year-old city man after responding to reports of a person with an edged weapon in a residential area.

Federal offender apprehended in North Bay

The province’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad says a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large last September has been taken into custody in North Bay.

Charges laid after January’s double fatal crash in West Nipissing

An 18-year-old North Bay man is facing charges in relation to a double fatal car crash that happened in Sturgeon Falls.

City man charged after $500,000 theft investigation

A 38-year-old North Bay man is facing charges after a theft and fraud investigation involving a large industrial operation northeast of Cochrane.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women who were shot and killed in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Feb. 10.

NBPS lay attempt murder charge after intimate partner violence investigation

The service says officers responded to a reported assault at a downtown residence, involving the accused and a female victim.

76 drivers charged during North East Region OPP Festive RIDE campaign

You’re not alone if you pulled up to an OPP Festive RIDE check over the holidays. The 12 detachments in the North East Region conducted 1,574 checks between Nov. 20 and New Year’s Day.

North Bay man charged after Niagara police child sexual exploitation investigation

A North Bay man is facing charges after a Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation in Niagara.

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OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

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 and Verner included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

In what's described as an 'unprecedented regional effort', Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.

(UPDATE) Police say investigation finds no safety concerns for students

The North Bay Police Service says there are no ongoing safety concerns after a student threats investigation.

West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Thanksgiving Monday closures in effect locally

The usual closures will be in effect on Thanksgiving Monday, as it's a Stat holiday in Ontario.
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