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• Nashville Predators' McDonagh remembers shooting victims

  29-03-2023 06:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  BOSTON (AP) — When the Nashville Predators' team flight took off for Boston, defenseman Ryan McDonagh wasn't aboard. He stayed home Monday, to be with his three young daughters in the shaken community.
  
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• North Bay Police Service wants people to protect their property from spike in residential break-and-enters

  26-09-2026 00:22 via nugget.ca
  
  The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is warning residents of an increase in reported residential break-and-enters in neighbourhoods throughout the city.These incidents remain under active investigation, and further details are not available at this time.NBPS is asking residents to remain aware of activity in their neighbourhoods and report anything suspicious to police.Simple ways to protect your home:· Lock it: Lock all doors, windows and your garage, even when you’re home.·
  
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• OPP in Temiskaming Shores arrest two people on with drug trafficking charges

  26-09-2026 00:14 via nugget.ca
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Temiskaming Detachment has charged two individuals following a drug trafficking investigation in the Temiskaming Shores area.In August 2026, members of the Temiskaming Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Offender Management and Apprehension Program (OMAP) commenced an investigation into the trafficking of illicit drugs in the Temiskaming Shores area.On Monday, September 21, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment conducted a
  
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• Nipissing celebrates Franco-Ontarian Day in a massive display of pride across the region

  25-09-2026 22:58 via nugget.ca
  
  Green and white flags flew proudly across Nipissing Friday. Les Compagnons des francs loisirs organized flag-raising ceremonies in five municipalities — North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, Bonfield, Mattawa and East Ferris — to mark Franco-Ontarian Day.The largest gathering took place at Place Léger in North Bay, where nearly 1,200 students came together with their teachers.“Today, we saw what it truly means to come together around our language, our culture and our identity,&rdqu
  
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• YMCA breaks ground on new child care facility in Callander on Friday

  25-09-2026 20:44 via nugget.ca
  
  The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario marked the groundbreaking of a new, $2.3 million dollar child care facility in Callander on Friday.The new standalone facility will create 34 licensed child care spaces, including 10 toddler spaces and 24 preschool spaces, helping address the growing need for quality child care in Callander and surrounding communities.The project represents the YMCA’s continued investment in children and families across the region and will become the organization’s 1
  
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• District of Nipissing Social Services Admin Board projecting $800,000 deficit

  25-09-2026 19:19 via nugget.ca
  
  It’s an expensive venture to provide emergency shelters, childcare spaces, social housing and emergency medical services (EMS) to a district as large as Nipissing, says chairman Mark King.King told The Nugget following Wednesday’s District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) meeting, the board is projecting an $800,000 deficit by the end of the fiscal year.He said increased paramedic services to outlying areas is a large contributor to the increase.“EMS
  
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• Clean, Green and Beautiful named finalist in several national award categories

  25-09-2026 17:41 via nugget.ca
  
  Clean, Green & Beautiful North Bay (CGB) and City of North Bay are thrilled to announce that the City of North Bay has been selected as a finalist in seven categories of the 2026 Communities in Bloom Outstanding Achievement Awards.The seven categories are:● Community Appearance, sponsored by Teck● Environmental Action, sponsored by the Canadian Nursery and LandscapeAssociation● Heritage Conservation, by Communities in Bloom● Tree Management, by Communities in Bloom&#
  
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• North Bay OPP joins Operation Clear Track to promote rail safety

  25-09-2026 16:59 via nugget.ca
  
  On Tuesday, the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in Operation Clear Track, an annual rail safety initiative led in Canada by Operation Lifesaver Canada as part of Rail Safety Week (September 21-27, 2026).Operation Clear Track is a North American rail safety initiative led by Operation Lifesaver programs in Canada and the United States. In Canada, the initiative is led by Operation Lifesaver Canada, and brings together law enforcement agencies, first responders, railway par
  
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• Watch what you promise, says North Bay council candidate Mark King

  25-09-2026 01:25 via nugget.ca
  
  Mark King wants to set the record straight when it comes to election promises. King said he’s heard numerous candidates promise to “tear apart” District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board and bring it under municipal law. He said the only community that operates its own municipal social services is Sudbury and there’s “absolutely” no desire to move in that direction.“A couple of candidates have suggested they could save a massive amount o
  
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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, Sept. 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and will remain on display until Oct. 31, 2026.This exhibition features approximately 25 abstract works that explore creativity, intuition, colour, design, and the fascinating possibilities of non-objective art
  
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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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• Melanie Ethier's disappearance marks grim 30-year anniversary

  23-09-2026 21:49 via nugget.ca
  
  There is rarely a day goes by that Celine Ethier doesn’t think about her daughter, Melanie, who has been missing for 30 years. Melanie Ethier was 15 when she went missing on September 29, 1996, walking home from a friend’s place just a kilometre away from her New Liskeard home. She was an honours student at Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie and was loved by many in the community. She has seemingly vanished without a trace. “The 30 years has lots of weight on me. It&rsqu
  
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• Suspect flees on e-bike following alleged drug deal on McIntyre Street

  23-09-2026 20:10 via nugget.ca
  
  Two people face numerous charges following a street crime unit investigation into an alleged drug transaction on McIntyre Street West, where one man fled from police on an e-bike.North Bay Police Service were conducting an investigation in the 200 block of McIntyre Street West on Sept. 15, around 2:45 p.m., when two individuals were observed allegedly exchanging cash and suspected cocaine.Both individuals were placed under arrest. One accused, 60-year-old John Sloan was arrested without inciden
  
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• Small aircraft makes emergency landing on Highway 11

  23-09-2026 17:21 via nugget.ca
  
  It was an usual scene on Sept. 18 when a small aircraft landed on Highway 11.Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a traffic complaint on the highway near Perry Township after reports of an aircraft landing on the roadway.Officers, along with emergency services responded to the scene.OPP stated upon arrival it was determined a small aircraft had experienced mechanical failure and conducted an emergency landing.There were no injuries.The highway was closed briefly to sa
  
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• OPP lay impaired driving charge on 56-year-old North Bay man

  22-09-2026 20:56 via nugget.ca
  
  A North Bay resident is facing impaired driving charges after members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle weaving within its lane and crossing the fog line.On Saturday, September 19, at approximately 12:40 a.m., North Bay OPP officers were conducting patrol when they observed a vehicle travelling erratically on Highway 11 before it continued onto Pinewood Park Drive in North Bay. Officers conducted a traffic stop
  
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• Man charged with assaulting a police officer after disturbance at Lakeshore Drive restaurant

  22-09-2026 20:42 via nugget.ca
  
  The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a 36-year-old North Bay man following a reported disturbance at a restaurant on Lakeshore Drive that allegedly escalated into an assault and an altercation with a police officer.At approximately 1 p.m. on September 19, NBPS responded to a reported disturbance at a restaurant in the 300 block of Lakeshore Drive. The accused allegedly entered the restaurant and approached multiple individuals while shouting, disrupting product displays and instigati
  
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• Vehicle stuck in mud leads to impaired driving charge by North Bay OPP

  22-09-2026 18:31 via nugget.ca
  
  A Norfolk County resident is facing impaired driving charges after North Bay OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the mud.On Saturday, September 19, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call from the occupants of a vehicle that had become stuck in the mud on Granite Hill Road in Nipissing Township. Officers attended the scene and, during their investigation, determined the driver had been c
  
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• It was thanks for the memories at West Ferris Secondary School this weekend

  22-09-2026 18:07 via nugget.ca
  
  It was a weekend of hellos, hugs, smiles and more than a few tears. In 1995, 2005 and now 2026, West Ferris Alumni have run reunions that have brought people from all over the world back to North Bay to meet old classmates and reminisce about bygone days in Trojan green and white. The agenda for the reunion packed in a lot of activities over three days. There was a huge crowd at the Friday afternoon football game at West Ferris. That went well with the senior Trojans rolling to a 46-0 win. There
  
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• Multiple charges laid after driver takes vehicle onto rail tracks, attempts to flee

  22-09-2026 14:00 via nugget.ca
  
  Anishinabek Police Service officers and Ministry of Transportation officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of the Ottawa Valley Railway bed near Margaret Drive and Christine Lane in Nipissing First Nation on Sept. 18 around 8 a.m. On arrival, officers located two males loading construction tools into a pickup truck, and a second pickup truck with extensive damage, about 20 feet away from the rail track, according to police. “One male walked towards the dam
  
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• More North Bay hospital staff accessing mental health supports; sick time on rise

  22-09-2026 13:27 via nugget.ca
  
  Access to mental health benefits by staff at North Bay Regional Health Centre jumped by 81 per cent as sick time among employees also rose substantially, according to CUPE.Canadian Union of Public Employees says they find it “shocking” and “unconscionable” that North Bay’s health centre is considering additional cuts this year due to the provincial government’s refusal to provide the funding required to meet the needs of our ageing community.“NBRHC also
  
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• Motorist clocked at 234 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Hwy. 11 near Trout Creek

  21-09-2026 21:28 via nugget.ca
  
  A 25-year-old was clocked travelling 234 km/h in a posted 100km/h zone on Highway 11 in Trout Creek Monday around 9:50 a.m.The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police charged the driver with stunt driving after exceeding the speed limit by 134 km/h.A member of the North Bay OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 in the Powassan area using a LIght Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) speed-measuring device, according to OPP.The officer observed a southbound vehicle travellin
  
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• Neighbour dispute leads to stabbing

  21-09-2026 21:13 via nugget.ca
  North Bay police are investigating a stabbing that took place between two neighbours in the area of High and Galt Streets.Police responded to a residence following a dispute had reportedly been ongoing for several months. The dispute escalated from a verbal disagreement to a physical altercation, during which a knife was brandished and one person was stabbed.One person was transported to North Bay Regional Health Centre for treatment.The accused, Robert Dolbeck, 56, male, of North Bay, has been
  
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• North Bay police investigate altercation involving two males on Trout Lake Road

  21-09-2026 16:16 via nugget.ca
  
  The North Bay Police Service is investigating an assault that occurred in the 2400 block of Trout Lake Road on Sept. 12. around 9 p.m.North Bay Police Service Patrol Section responded to a report of an altercation involving two males.A black Dodge Ram pickup truck with chrome trim was parked near the road one male exited the vehicle and assaulted one male. The male in the truck then fled the area before officers arrived.The investigation remains ongoing.Investigators are asking anyone who may h
  
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• North Bay health centre considers cutting workforce to address $14M deficit

  21-09-2026 13:04 via nugget.ca
  
  North Bay Regional Health Centre is predicting a $14 million deficit and may reduce its workforce, The Nugget has learned.A spokeswoman for the North Bay Regional Health Centre told The Nugget “with the information available to us today (Friday), NBRHC (North Bay Regional Health Centre) is predicting a $14 million annual deficit for 26/27.“NBRHC has a long history of being a fiscally responsible hospital and we are currently exploring opportunities to improve our financial position
  
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• BAYSAR's Stan French drops two new songs in support of Project Lifesaver

  21-09-2026 01:40 via nugget.ca
  
  Stan French, who dubs himself ‘The Recording Artist with the Minimum Talent Allowed by Law!’ has just doubled his songwriting output with the release of his new songs ‘Student’s Lament and University Blues,’ that are now available on all major streaming platforms. https://artists.landr.com/991048523388https://artists.landr.com/991048771475“Although these songs are fresh releases they’re not actually new”, says French. “You could say they&rsq
  
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• City of North Bay hosting drop-in information sessions for online voting

  19-09-2026 23:42 via nugget.ca
  
  The City of North Bay is inviting residents to attend one of two upcoming drop-in information sessions to learn more about online voting in the 2026 Municipal Election.Residents can stop by at any time during the sessions to ask questions about the voting process, learn how online voting will work, and find out more about getting assistance during the voting period. There is no formal presentation.Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from noon to 7 p.m. at Boart Longyear Memor
  
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• Northern filmmaker premieres new locally produced short film

  19-09-2026 23:11 via nugget.ca
  
  With Halloween fast approaching, director Ian Pozzebon is contributing to the spooky season with the premiere of his short film, Skin Face .The film revolves around a passionate filmmaker, played by Haley Leach, whose delusions escalate while making her backwoods horror movie. The film was developed, produced, and shot in North Bay, Powassan and Callander with help from a local cast and crew. Viewers will recognize some of the film’s locations, including the interior dining room scene, wh
  
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