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10 surprising things Canada did first - North Bay News
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (129+ words) 10 surprising things Canada did first Bay Today. ca One of the most popular elements of Be Giant's weekly newsletter is an item that highlights a historic Canadian innovation that eventually became an accepted fixture " from paint rollers to ironing boards…...
'Couldn't take it anymore': Newmarket resident warns of dangers of poison ivy
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (596+ words) Ch'rie Lee could not figure out why she was afflicted with rashes and having trouble breathing for more than a month. An avid enjoyer of the outdoors, the'Newmarket resident'said she initially thought a mosquito bite was to blame. The ailment…...
Widespread storm-related power outages remain across the city
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (180+ words) North Bay Hydro continues to respond to widespread storm-related power outages across the city, with significant damage reported in several areas of the local electricity distribution system. Restoration work is being completed systematically and safely, with priority given to repairs…...
Annual memorial motorcycle ride raising funds for new Afghanistan memorial cenotaph
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (422+ words) The third annual Ride for Jess will roll out July 25, bringing motorcyclists of all experience levels together to remember a veteran who later died from wounds linked to his service in Afghanistan." The"Ride for Jess"will leave from the…...
Brutal storm causes Canada Day cancellations in Mattawa
1+ day, 32+ min ago (189+ words) The storm that rolled through the North Bay area yesterday has caused some significant damage along the Highway 17 East corridor between North Bay and Mattawa." "Yet another severe windstorm has caused widespread damage," the Town of Mattawa stated on social…...
Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon
1+ day, 26+ min ago (120+ words) Bay Today. ca Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain this afternoon. Wind gusts could reach up to 100 km/h, with ping-pong ball-sized'hail and…...
Photography project captures the people, grief and resilience of Kirkland Lake
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (748+ words) The collection features dozens of portraits, eight essays, and reflections on the people and places that shaped both Kirkland Lake and Allaire herself. Growing up, Allaire and her friends invented stories about a man they called "Chucky." "We used to…...
Callander family shares how Ronald Mc Donald House Ottawa helped during CHEO cancer treatment
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (488+ words) For families like the Babins from'Callander, the Ronald Mc Donald House Ottawa has been more than just a place to stay close together; it has been'a lifeline. "I could talk for days about that place," said BJ Babin." "It's the…...
BAILEY, Larry - Obituary - North Bay - North Bay News
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (33+ words) BAILEY, Larry Bay Today. ca With profound sadness, we announce Larry's passing on June 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 62. This has been shared 0 times...
Council advances review of legal fee reimbursements for councillors cleared of integrity complaints
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (379+ words) North Bay council took the first step'toward studying whether councillors cleared of Integrity Commissioner complaints should have their legal fees reimbursed. The proposed review will examine whether the city's indemnification policy should be changed to allow councillors cleared of Integrity…...