Dozens of brave souls gathered on the beach at Turkey Point on Saturday to raise money for a good cause. Police officers from Norfolk OPP, Woodstock, and Brantford Police Services were joined by Special Olympics athletes to take part in the Polar Plunge — an icy dip into the frigid waters of Lake Erie. “We are so fortunate to […]
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Ghana advances health security with completion of NAPHS prioritisation workshop – WHO | Regional Office for Africa
Ghana advances health security with completion of NAPHS prioritisation workshop WHO | Regional Office for Africa
“Significant” increase in suspected drug overdose deaths in North Bay
The North Bay Police Service is reporting a significant increase in suspected drug overdose deaths within the local community. Early indications suggest that the unregulated drug supply may be contaminated, according to police. “We urge community members, service providers, friends, and families to share this message and check in on those who may be at […]
CFIA issues national recall of cheese products over listeria risk
Cheese products are being recalled across Canada over possible listeria contamination. Dozens of products, including prepared salads and meal kits, are affected.
North Bay Battalion muscle their way into series tie blanking Peterborough 4-0
Jack Lisson was great when he had to be and young forwards Cam Warren and Ryder Cali got the Battalion offence running in 4-0 Game 4 win to tie the series with Peterborough at 2-2
The best theatre to stream this month: Patrick Stewart reads Shakespeare’s sonnets – all 154 of them
The great Shakespearean shares his passion project, there’s a sneak peek of Sam Ryder’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Back to the Future: The Musical hits reverseWhen stages went dark during the Covid crisis, all sorts of impromptu performances popped up online. Patrick Stewart’s pandemic hobby was to recite one Shakespeare sonnet each day on social media – a project inspired by him reading one to his wife over dinner. Now, all 154 from the 1609 quarto are collected on Audible – including Stewart’s favourite, Sonnet 116 (Let me not to the marriage of true minds). Almost four hours long…
West Kelowna pilot delivers fastest, most advanced jet in Gulfstream fleet
West Kelowna’s David Seneshen is the chief pilot for a Gulfstream G700 that made a pit stop at Kelowna International Airport on its way to its new owner in Amsterdam."You must just pinch yourself every day you go to work. I am the luckiest guy," he said."This is the kingpin of…
Closing arguments to begin in Frank Stronach sex assault trial
Over the course of the trial, prosecutors have dropped five charges related to three of the seven complainants, though Stronach still faces seven charges related to the other four.
Chatham Maroons’ win streak ends with Game 2 loss to Stratford Warriors
The Chatham Maroons’ 16-game winning streak ended Monday with a 6-2 road loss to the Stratford Warriors.
OHL playoffs: London Knights lose again at home, Soo grabs 2-0 series lead
The best player in the series is the difference so far. Soo captain Brady Martin, who started the season with the Nashville Predators, broke the Knights’ hearts by zipping home the winner with 25.8 seconds left in the first overtime period for a 3-2 Game 2 victory before 8,260 Sunday evening at Canada Life Place. […]