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Thieves take $40K in copper wire from northern Ont. construction yard

A recent spate of copper wire thefts continued in New Liskeard last week when it emerged that tens of thousands of dollars worth had been stolen from a construction site in New Liskeard.

Cigarettes, golf memberships, dog treats charged to corporate card by Ontario mayor

The woman who filed a Freedom of Information Act request to gain access to expense reports filed by North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico says she was shocked by what she uncovered.

Copper wire thefts disrupt cell service near North Bay

Two copper wire thefts are disrupting cellular service in the area of East Ferris Township, Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday.

North Bay to host 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games

The 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games will be held in North Bay, marking the city’s first time hosting the event since 2015.

North Bay mayor’s $16K personal expenses still under scrutiny

North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico faces scrutiny after an FOI request revealed $16,000 in personal expenses charged to a city credit card. Eric Taschner has more.

Fedeli announces $800K for East Ferris Community Centre revamp

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced nearly $800,000 in funding for elevator replacement & curling club modernization at the East Ferris Community Centre.

Ont. police seize church silverware, gold bars, drugs and cash totalling $175K

A 50-year-old Parry Sound man faces multiple drug and proceeds-of-crime charges after Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a Gibson Street residence.

Two GTA men charged with drug trafficking in North Bay

Two men from southern Ontario have been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop of a Lexus vehicle in North Bay this week.

Georgia-Pacific breaks ground on $191M expansion of northern Ont. mill

Georgia-Pacific broke ground Tuesday afternoon on a $191 million expansion at its wood processing mill in Englehart, Ont. The expansion will secure jobs and ensure the mill is around for at least the next 20 years, the company said.

Georgia-Pacific invests $191M in Englehart mill expansion

Georgia-Pacific Canada broke ground on a $191 million expansion at its mill in Englehart, Ont. - the company's largest global operation.

North Bay police warn of summer crackdown on traffic safety, vehicle modifications

A joint one-day traffic enforcement operation in North Bay resulted in multiple charges, seized vehicles and warnings of heightened summer scrutiny for unsafe driving practices.

Accused in northern Ont. sword attack inches closer to trial

The person charged with attempted murder in an attack last November in Cobalt, Ont., indicated Tuesday he won’t be pleading out and wants a trial.

Motorcycle crash near North Bay causes ‘life-altering injuries’

A 66-year-old motorcycle driver was seriously injured last weekend in a Highway 11 crash just south of North Bay. Ontario Provincial Police and an ambulance from North Bay responded to the single-vehicle collision July 12 around 5 p.m.

North Bay, Sudbury urged to take precautions amid approaching heat wave

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Greater Sudbury and North Bay along with the communities of Espanola, Killarney, Massey, Mattawa, Powassan and Sturgeon Falls as temperatures are forecast to reach dangerous levels starting Tuesday.

North Bay’s Voyageur 200 bike fundraiser returns next month

Voyageur 200 bike ride returns Aug. 16 at the Four Season Club in Corbeil. The event raises funds for North Bay Regional Health Centre.