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• North Bay police warn against tampering with election signs

  17-09-2026 23:49 via nugget.ca
  
  North Bay police have received reports of people damaging, removing, defacing or stealing election signs.Police is reminding residents that election signs are property of the candidates as part of the democratic process and that damaging, removing, defacing or stealing them may constitute a criminal offence.“Regardless of whether someone supports a candidate, election signs are property and should be respected,” according to police.Theft of property valued at $5,000 or less or misch
  
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• North Bay version of 'Top Gun' has a memorable official opening on Thursday

  17-09-2026 22:46 via nugget.ca
  
  There may have been no Goose, Iceman or Maverick on scene on Thursday but like the pilots in the 1986 movie Top Gun, a number of real pilots were and will be getting fighter training by some of the world’s best. However, this is no movie; this is a real training centre for real-life military scenarios. It was the official opening of ITTC (International Tactical Training Centre) Canada’s new North Bay facility on Roundel Road at the North Bay Airport.This milestone marks the official
  
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• North Bay police arrest and charge suspect in Birchs Road break-in

  17-09-2026 19:06 via nugget.ca
  
  A 36-year-old North Bay man faces numerous charges after a break-and-enter at a Birchs Road business.North Bay police stated about $500 worth of property was allegedly stolen.Police opened an investigation into a break-and-enter at a business in the 200 block of Birchs Road that took place Sunday.“Approximately $500 worth of property was allegedly stolen. Through the course of the investigation, police identified the accused. On Tuesday, the accused was located and arrested without incide
  
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• Sturgeon Falls woman charged with impaired following public complaint

  17-09-2026 15:58 via nugget.ca
  
  Members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged one person with impaired driving following a citizen’s report of a possible impaired driver.Nipissing West OPP officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver travelling on Highway 17 in West Nipissing Wednesday around 4:50 p.m.Officers located the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired driving.As a result of the investigation, Vanessa Butchart, 44, of Sturgeon Falls, was charged with
  
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• Education Minister not relinquishing control over Near North District School Board

  17-09-2026 01:52 via nugget.ca
  
  The Ministry of Education isn’t relinquishing control over the Near North District School Board.Minister Paul Calandra was in Parry Sound this week.“My attitude on this hasn’t changed. We are seeing some extraordinary things happening in the Near North District School Board. We are sitting in a school right now that under the authority of the previous trustees, previous management was a school that was in chaos, and a community that was frustrated,” Calandra said.“
  
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• Education Minister not relinquishing control over Near North District School

  17-09-2026 01:52 via nugget.ca
  
  The Ministry of Education isn’t relinquishing control over the Near North District School Board.Minister Paul Calandra was in Parry Sound this week.“My attitude on this hasn’t changed. We are seeing some extraordinary things happening in the Near North District School Board. We are sitting in a school right now that under the authority of the previous trustees, previous management was a school that was in chaos, and a community that was frustrated,” Calandra said.“
  
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• NBPS member wins provincial award for his efforts promoting workplace mental health

  17-09-2026 00:41 via nugget.ca
  
  North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Detective Constable Zach Dagg has been honoured with the Canada Beyond the Blue Agent of Change Award for his leadership in promoting mental health and wellness within policing.Throughout his career, D/Cst. Dagg experienced the realities and challenges that can accompany a career in policing, including the devastating loss of his colleague, Cst. Andrew Keating, in 2014.At a time when there was limited awareness and understanding of operational stress injuries, D/
  
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• Clean Green Beautiful North Bay booth is waiting for you at Saturday's Farmers Market

  17-09-2026 00:23 via nugget.ca
  
  While Clean Green Beautiful North Bay (CBG) is encouraging residents, families, businesses and community groups to continue helping keep our streets and properties clean, green and beautiful year round, CBG welcomes the opportunity to engage with our community at the Farmers Market Fall Fair, September 19, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.Visitors are encouraged to stop by the CGB booth to learn more about local environmental and beautification initiatives, participate in green-themed activities, and me
  
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