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Some changes to the province's OLG expansion plans could bode well for cities like North Bay, awaiting a potential new casino in the community. Since premier Wynne took over from Dalton McGuinty, there has been a change to the funding formula. Previously North Bay did not get proceeds from any table games that would be installed, but that has changed and we'd now see a four per cent return. As well, the formula for slot machine revenue has changed. Instead of five per cent of revenues on slots machines, there is now a sliding scale. This scale provides 5.25 per centto the city on the first $65-million and it reduces on amounts greater.

The Literacy Alliance of West Nipissing will unveil a magnificent piece of art today, designed by local youth. The 34 by 14 foot literacy mural was designed for the non-profit organization by students at Northern Secondary School in Sturgeon Falls. Mayor Joanne Savage will be joined by MP Claude Gravelle for a few words at 11:30am. A charity barbeque and book sale will follow.

A Sturgeon Falls woman will be a proud owner of a new car this morning. Rachelle Binette is the winner of a Toyota Rav-4 from the recent Roll Up the Rim to Win contest at Tim Hortons. She will be presented with her new ride at the Tim Hortons on Coursol Street at 11:00am.

The I.I.O.N. group, also known as Innovation Initiatives Ontario North, is once again supporting innovative entrepreneurs in our region. They are taking five businesses to a large, two-day conference to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event will showcase over 2,000 exhibitors, among them the local businesspeople and inventors. The event takes place on May 27th and 28th, and the local businesses taking part come from fields as diverse as sport, agriculture, and pharmaceutical. I.I.O.N. says they'll get great exposure to industry, academic, and government opportunities.

North Bay police say a recent drug bust has made them aware that a new type of dope may be in the city. The drug looks like PEZ candy, and could contain a type of fentanyl, which is many times more powerful than heroin. Police say the drug can be hidden in a PEZ dispenser. Any tablets with a popular logo on it should be reported.