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North Bay gets new weapon in pothole wars

North Bay gets new weapon in pothole wars

There are big labour savings also, as crews aren't constantly going back to repair the same hole.
Car crashes through doors of Soo Bulk Barn (7 photos; updated)

Car crashes through doors of Soo Bulk Barn (7 photos; updated)

A car crashing through the doors of Bulk Barn on Great Northern Road caused heavy damage to the store
Barrie man armed with chainsaw in drug-related home invasion

Barrie man armed with chainsaw in drug-related home invasion

Three men in their twenties have been arrested
Guelph's Bread Bandit steals tastebuds one loaf at a time

Guelph's Bread Bandit steals tastebuds one loaf at a time

Ryan Ritskes bakes artisinal sourdough bread then delivers it himself by bicycle
Four fires in Northeast Region so far

Four fires in Northeast Region so far

So far this season we have seen four fires in the Northeast Region, one in Parry Sound and two in North Bay.
Soo firefighters don't get to sleep during new 24 hour shifts

Soo firefighters don't get to sleep during new 24 hour shifts

'This is what they requested. They assured us the work could be done in a 24 hour period, that they could be sharp for the 24 hour period'
Timmins police officer dismissed from duty

Timmins police officer dismissed from duty

Hearing officer issues sentencing decision in Police Services Act proceeding
Beer, cheese, hot sauce, vodka ... and bushplanes

Beer, cheese, hot sauce, vodka ... and bushplanes

Around 1,000 fans of beer filled the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on Saturday for the Sault Ste. Marie Festival of Beer’s biggest year yet.
Huge crowd at Powassan Maple Syrup Festival

Huge crowd at Powassan Maple Syrup Festival

"We keep our festival family friendly, We don't charge admission. You come here, you don't need to spend money, just have fun."
West Nipissing area blaze

West Nipissing area blaze

WEST NIPISSING -- A witness grabbed this photo of a fire that took place on First Nation’s land east of Sturgeon Falls on Saturday afternoon.