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• Art show this weekend at the Alex Dufresne Gallery features works of Callander's Jürgen Mohr.

  24-09-2026 19:42 via nugget.ca
  The Beyond Palette and Paint exhibition at the Alex Dufresne Gallery invites visitors to experience the transformative power of contemporary abstract art through the work of local artist Jürgen Mohr. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will remain on display until October 31, 2026.This exhibition features approximately 25 abstract works that explore creativity, intuition, color, design, and the fascinating possibilities of non-o
  
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• Impaired ATV driver fails to stop for OPP

  24-09-2026 17:10 via nugget.ca
  
  Members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police attempted to stop an all-terrain vehicle on Highway 539A Wednesday around 1:10 p.m.Police located the suspect and arrested him further along the highway in River Valley. He faces numerous charges.As a result of the investigation, Henri Dubeau, 66, of West Nipissing, has been charged with – Operation while impaired – alcohol, Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), Operation whil
  
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• North Bay hospital senior execs eligible for 1% pay increase if safety targets met

  24-09-2026 16:53 via nugget.ca
  
  If the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) meets key staff safety indicators, five senior executives will receive a one per cent increase in compensation.The performance payments total about $14,155, in addition to the more than $1.4 million in annual salaries.According to the health centre’s website, those entitled to receive the performance-based pay on an annual basis include Centre President and CEO Paul Heinrich, Chief of Staff Dr. Scott Kerrigan, Vice President, Clinical and Ch
  
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• Nipissing First Nation issues drug alert after fatal overdose

  24-09-2026 06:13 via nugget.ca
  
  A drug alert has been issued for Nipissing First Nation after reports of two suspected overdoses in the past 24 hours, one of which was fatal, according to Anishinabek Police Service.“Our hearts and thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones of the person who lost their life,” police stated in a public notification.“Based on limited information, it is believed that fentanyl may have been consumed in both incidents, possibly unknowingly. We are asking anyone in the NF
  
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