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Authorities urge caution as rain floods northern Ont. roadways

Authorities are warning the public of multiple traffic hazards and road closures on Monday due to significant flooding and washouts after heavy rainfall overnight.

Strawberry picking at Leisure Farms

Northern Ontario families flock to Leisure Farms in Sturgeon Falls, Ont, for strawberry picking as the season gets underway.

Large police presence in North Bay now cleared

Ontario Provincial Police have cleared a heavy police presence in North Bay’s Marshall Avenue area after an investigation Monday afternoon.

Canadian rideshare service now allowing passengers to ride with pets

Starting July 7, pet owners across all Canadian Uride cities can now bring their furry companions along for the ride without stress, thanks to the company’s newly launched “Pets” ride option.

Strawberry season hits stride amid ideal picking conditions

Strawberry season is underway, with farms like Leisure Farms busy harvesting ripe berries after recent rains eased.

Powassan mayor addresses Trout Creek arena concerns

Mayor Peter McIsaac says Powassan is assessing the Trout Creek Community Centre’s structure to determine if it can open this winter.

Police seek help with West Nipissing boat theft investigation

Nipissing West’s Ontario Provincial Police detachment is looking for help locating a boat, motor and trailer stolen from a business in West Nipissing last week and those responsible for the theft.

Police seek suspects in theft of UTV, trailer in West Nipissing

Ontario Provincial Police’s Nipissing West detachment is seeking the public’s help in locating a utility terrain vehicle and a trailer stolen from a business along Highway 17 in West Nipissing last weekend and those responsible for the theft.

Northern Ont. railway group chugs forward with steam engine train revival project

A new committee is hoping to fire up an old steam-engine locomotive that’s been sitting around for decades in North Bay and turn it into the city’s newest tourist attraction.

Lakeshore Drive in North Bay closing

Infrastructure upgrades and new traffic signals are being done at Lakeshore Drive in North Bay, meaning the road will be closed to the public for two weeks.

New beach volleyball courts open at Canadore and Nipissing University campus

A new set of beach volleyball courts officially opened at Nipissing University and Canadore College on Thursday, giving young athletes in the region a high-quality facility to hone their skills.

Motion calls for forensic audit of North Bay mayor’s expenses

A motion headed to North Bay city council July 8 calls for an outside auditor to be hired to review Mayor Peter Chirico’s expenses.

Ont. traffic stop leads two $100K drug seizure, 2 arrests

Two men face drug-related charges following a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Carling Township.

Mattawa residents petition to keep discount store

Residents of Mattawa are rallying to save a downtown business that has been a community staple for years.

Bonfield mayor takes a seat in the Mayor's Chair

This week, Ian Campbell catches up with what's going on in Bonfield with Mayor Narry Paquette for another edition of the Mayor's Chair.