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Recall On Fireplaces

Friday, 12 March 2010 10:50

If you have purchased a Pro Com manufactured vent-free fireplace at Liquidation World, it’s time to return it. The Office of the Fire Marshall states these fireplaces are not approved for sale or use in Canada as they pose a significant carbon monoxide risk. Liquidation World stores have been ordered to stop selling the appliance. The heating appliances are typically fuelled by natural gas, and operate without a chimney, flue or vent.

Man Charged With Forcible Confinement

Friday, 12 March 2010 08:37

North Bay police arrested a city man early this morning, after an incident in which another man was held in his home by a suspect wielding a knife. 27 year old Robin Shekanapish is charged with forcible confinement and extortion. Police say while the victim was confined the suspect demanded cocaine.

Trappers Lose Game 3 Of NOJHL Series

Friday, 12 March 2010 05:37

The Sudbury Wolves have taken a 2 game to 1 lead over the North Bay Trappers in their NOJHL best of seven play off series. The Wolves beat the Trappers 6-4 Thursday night in front of a home crowd at Memorial Gardens. Game 4 gets underway this Sunday at 7pm at the Gardens.

Sundridge Man Charged In OPP Murder Dies

Friday, 12 March 2010 05:29

The Sundridge man charged with first degree murder and attempted murder in the death of an OPP officer and shootout with another officer this week has died. 70 year old Fred Preston, a former reeve of Joly township, died last night after being taken off life support in a London hospital. Preston, who had been in critical condition in hospital, was charged in the death of OPP Constable Vu Pham. The married father of three sons was shot after pulling over a pick up truck in Winthrop, northwest of London, earlier this week. Pham was raised in Sundridge, but relatives of Preston say the two men likely did not know each other.

Last Updated on Friday, 12 March 2010 05:37

City Woman Receives Ontario Honour

Thursday, 11 March 2010 08:24

A North Bay woman is being honoured by the Ontario government during this International Women’s Week. Lana Mitchell is among 104 women and girls across Ontario receiving the Leading Women/Leading Girls Building Communities Award. Mitchell is Executive Director for Low Income People Involvement, and was nominated for the government award by Nipissing MPP Monique Smith, who says Mitchell is a wonderful example of how a single person can help make our community stronger.

Chamber Wants Lower Hydro Rates

Thursday, 11 March 2010 08:23

The chamber of commerce in North Bay wants lower hydro rates for Northern Ontario. Chamber president Sean Lawlor says if the north doesn't get some kind of energy break, then the region will see more closures like Xstrata. Xstrata is moving from Timmins to Quebec mainly because of high energy costs. Lawlor says Hydro One might not like a lower rate structure, but he says very soon the utility will have 100 percent of nothing once Xstrata leaves. The Xstrata closure in May will cost nearly 700 people their jobs.

Nipissing U Appoints New V.P.

Thursday, 11 March 2010 08:22

Nipissing University has appointed a new vice president academic and research. Dr. Katherine Bergman, who begins her five year term July 1st brings to the position 19 year of experience in the Geology field. She is currently finishing her role as special advisor to the president of the University of Regina where she previously held the position of Dean of Science from 2001 to 2009.

Crime Up in North Bay

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:30

Criminal activity is up in North Bay for the start of the year, but the deputy chief says we can’t draw conclusions after one month. January saw more sexual assaults, robberies, break enter and thefts and assaults over the same time a year ago. There were five sexual assaults in January compared to none at the same time last year. And break, enter and thefts saw 22 incidents as opposed to five last year in January. Al Williams says it’s too early to tell if there’s an upward trend in criminal activity.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:07

Internet Fraud Shows No Sign of Slowiing Down

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:30

North Bay police released their annual fraud report and it shows Internet fraud is on the rise. Of the 143 fraud claims police handled last year, 26 involved computer fraud. Deputy chief Al Williams says it’s a sign of the times and adds this type of crime will continue to rise. The major reason for that is because the perpetrators operate in different countries making it difficult to find them. Williams says the best way not to be victimized by Internet fraud is to ignore e-mails asking for personal information.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:07

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