Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:08
Marie Cassidy
North Bay is officially asking the provincial government to reconsider one part of its budget. The Liberal budget plans to trim the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit, but the municipality is worried it could negatively impact up to 100 new jobs. Call centres use the tax credit to help train new workers. There are currently about 600 call centre jobs in North Bay, and one facility wants to hire up to 100 more employees. However, without the tax credit those jobs may be in jeopardy. The mayor of North Bay hopes the province will reconsider the option.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:09
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:07
Marie Cassidy
The entire issue of banning smoking in city parks and public places has been brought to a standstill. A few weeks back, a majority of elected officials voted to ban puffing in parks. Normally the bylaw phase that follows is a mere formality, but last night a councillor reversed their position during the bylaw vote. Judy Koziol says she decided the ban was too far reaching. Her change of heart affected the dynamic, and the decision was overturned. That means there is no ban on smoking in parks or public places. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce and the Health Unit are looking into a study of smoking on patios of commercial restaurants and bars.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:08
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:50
Marie Cassidy
An elderly woman is dead after being hit by an SUV in Noelville. Police say the woman was hit while walking in the area of St. David Street on Saturday afternoon. She later died in hospital. The driver of the vehicle, a 47-year-old man from Etobicoke, is charged with careless driving and driving while using a handheld wireless communication device.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:51
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:50
Marie Cassidy
Published reports say that there is a guilty plea in a North Bay hit and run. Fifty-three-year-old Claudette Benoit was killed back on March 27th on Wyld Street. The North Bay Nugget's court report says 31-year-old Ehrin Schneider has pleaded guilty to charges in the hit and run. His sentencing will be at a later date. For now, Schneider remains in custody.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:50
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:49
Marie Cassidy
Nipissing's MPP Vic Fedeli tells Moose FM news he's disappointed. The conservative says "disappointment" is the best word to describe how he's feeling today, now that the NDP have officially said that they'll support the Liberal budget. That means they will prop up the minority government for the time being. Fedeli says the Grits bought the New Democrats' support. Meanwhile, the NDP believe they made progress with their demands, and Liberals say they've avoided an unwanted election.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:52
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:48
Marie Cassidy
North Bay Police want you to watch for the latest internet scam. You get an unsolicited email, and the kicker is it claims to be from the Bank of Montreal Anti-Fraud department. Their trick is that they tell you to avoid fraud, by asking you to provide certain private information in an email. City police say they're had several local residents contact them over this, so be careful when you're online.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:49
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