Rocco Frangione

I've been a broadcast journalist for three-plus decades in Northern Ontario. I'm a graduate of Algonquin College's radio and television arts program and prior to that, an honours grad from Carleton University's philosophy program.

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Planning conference in February examines how to grow Northern Ontario’s population

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Temiskaming Shores is the site for a planning conference open to a cross-section of groups, agencies and institutions in Northeastern Ontario that want to grow their communities. The event, which...

Nipissing DSSAB makes the case to government for transitional housing to help the homeless

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The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board has made its official pitch for transitional housing in North Bay. The chair of the Nipissing DSSAB, Mark King, and other board...

North Bay Police Chief urges police officers with PTSD to admit it so they can get help

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North Bay’s Police Chief says many police services face a common challenge nowadays and it involves officers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). And Scott Tod encourages police officers regardless...

Upcoming blue box changes create many questions

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North Bay is expected to decide before August when it will transition out of its blue box program. However, the city’s departure doesn’t mean recycling is ending. Rather, the program will...

Fedeli says government to help parents with daycare costs if teachers go on full strike mode

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The Ford government plans to make it easier for parents to have their young children cared for in the event of a full-fledged teachers’ strike. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli says...

North Bay Mayor comments on community centre and arena costs

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North Bay Mayor Al McDonald wants residents to understand that the estimated cost of the proposed community centre and arena may not be the final dollar amount. The architects designing...

Northern Ontario School of Medicine trying to streamline opioids prescribing methods

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The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is taking steps to help streamline how physicians and nurse practitioners in Northern Ontario prescribe opioids. Doctor Deborah Smith, an assistant professor at the...

Fedeli misspeaks with OCIF details at media event

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It turns out not all the information Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli provided at a funding announcement last Friday in North Bay was accurate. During a media scrum at an Ontario...

North Bay councillor says city will be able to attract high caliber hockey tournaments with new arena

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Once North Bay’s new community centre and arena opens in 2022 it will also open the city up to...

Numerous North Bay police officers, civilian members and retired personnel honoured by police board

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North Bay police officers, civilian staff and retired police personnel were honoured for their work and dedication at an...

Fedeli delivers nearly $3.3 million to Nipissing riding for infrastructure projects

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Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli has made it a little easier for the 11 communities in his riding to work...

Nipissing business owners needed fewer employees during November

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Job postings in Nipissing District dropped in November. The month saw employers post 339 help wanted signs compared to 458...

Provincial downloading among the issues Nipissing DSSAB to raise at ROMA next week

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Catherine Matheson, the new Chief Executive Officer at the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board, says the challenges...

March is the earliest North Bay Police Services Board will pass revised taxi by-law

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March is now the most likely date that the North Bay Police Services Board will adopt a new tax...

New West Ferris community centre and arena projected to cost as much as $31-million

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The proposed community centre and arena for West Ferris is a three-pronged, Y-shaped building that will cost $29-$31 million...

Majority of North Bay councillors oppose ward system

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North Bay council has rejected the notion of adopting a ward system for the present time. In a 6-4 vote,...
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OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

OPP
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

Community
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
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

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

Thanksgiving Monday closures in effect locally

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