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West Nipissing under state of emergency as flooding closes highways, roads

West Nipissing declared a state of emergency after flooding closed Highway 64 and other municipal roads Saturday. No evacuations ordered yet, but officials urge residents to prepare as water levels continue to rise.

Spring thaw, rainfall cause flooding, road closures across northeastern Ontario

Warmer temperatures and snowmelt caused localized flooding in northeastern Ontario, prompting OPP to close roads and assist stranded motorists while urging the public avoid non-essential travel.

Flooding closes Highway 64, other West Nipissing area roads

Flooding has closed Highway 64 and several other roads in West Nipissing. OPP urge drivers to avoid flooded routes and never drive through closed roads.

Heavy rainfall warnings in effect as communities grapple with flooding

Environment Canada has issued heavy rainfall warnings for areas in and around Greater Sudbury, North Bay and Sault Ste. Marie, with up to 30 mm of rain beginning Friday and extending into Saturday.

Rising water levels could get worse in French River, mayor says

Residents living in the French River area impacted by flooding are cleaning up and working to secure property that could be in jeopardy.

Money worries stressing out post-secondary students, study finds

DrinkSmart, a student-led initiative operated by Smart Serve Ontario, has shared survey results showing that financial concerns are the biggest source of post-secondary student stress in northern Ontario.

Flooded community near North Bay declares state of emergency

The Township of Chisholm has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding across the township.

100-year-old WWII veteran honoured in North Bay

A small celebration was held Thursday in North Bay for Morris Jackson, who recently turned 100 years old and is one of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War.

Former education director was ‘like Saddam Hussein,’ Ontario education minister says

Paul Calandra, Ontario’s minister of education, is walking back a comment he made Tuesday about the former director of education at the Near North District School Board.

North Bay continues response, cleanup following flooding

City crews in North Bay will be conducting cleanup over the coming days across areas affected by Tuesday’s flooding.

Indigenous history, contemporary First Nations politics explored by northern Ont. novelist

Morris Switzer’s novel 'Sons of Tecumseh' blends Indigenous history and contemporary First Nations politics. He joins Tony Ryma to discuss the book.

Sudbury, North Bay under flood warning as rain continues

Heavy rain is forecast Tuesday in areas in and around Greater Sudbury and North Bay, with the Ministry of Natural Resources issuing flood warnings for both areas.

North Bay soup kitchen on path to overcome financial hurdle: board chair

In the last few months, major changes have taken place at The Gathering Place on Cassells Street in North Bay, changes staff say are helping the soup kitchen get back on its financial feet.

More than a dozen people charged with driving on a closed Hwy. 11

A collision that closed Highway 11 near North Bay on April 12 led to 15 people being charged with driving on a closed highway.

OPP lay impaired charge in Sturgeon Falls after traffic complaint

OPP charged a local man with impaired driving after a traffic complaint in West Nipissing on Sunday.