Cochrane area plants 300k trees
Forests Ontario is noting a record year for the Cochrane District. This year more than 300,000 trees were planted on eight sites in the district, a part of a 50-million trees program. They were planted sites, owned
North Bay Police looking for community input
The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is looking for community input. Through launching a community consultation survey, the survey is part of the police service’s strategic planning process, which takes place every five years. Police services indicate
Bruce Bourget named new director of education
The rainbow district school board has a new director. Bruce Bourget will start at the end of August. Bourget will replace Norm Blaseg when he retires at the end of August. He joined the board in 1993.
Jack Garland Airport recieves 1.1 million
North Bay Jack Garland Airport will receive $1.1 million in financial support. From the federal government, Sault Ste. Marie MPP Terry Sheehan, on behalf of the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister of FedNor
Land clearing begins after an 8-year wait
Land clearing is continuing, for a 17-acre parcel of property in Coniston. It’s all to make way a new 55-unit, five-storey affordable seniors housing complex. The project has eight years to get to moving on the ground.
6 stories to start your day for Wednesday, August 4
5-year-agreement at VALE ratified with an 85% approval Vale is announcing a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500. Wage increases of six percent over five years and maintaining post-retirement benefits for new