From: Jennifer Hanson, thenorthbaybay.ca staff NORTH BAY – Ch-ch-ch-chia! If you’ve ever wanted to grow tiny little plants out of the top of the Gateway Arch, then now’s your chance! Local company Noord Star is working to produce a series of North Bay-themed designs that miniature garden enthusiasts can grow Chia Pet Seeds® out of. […]
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From: Josie Beamish, thenorthbaybay.ca intern NORTH BAY — In a new attempt at municipal transparency, Mayor Al McDonald has overseen the installation of three public viewing portholes outside of City Council. “I’m hearing people on social media say we’re not transparent enough, but if you look through these portholes, I think you’ll agree: they’re far […]
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From: Philip St. George and Rooster Cogburn, thenorthbaybay.ca NORTH BAY — Never one to pass up on a moneymaking opportunity, City Council has taken advantage of its front lawn tent city by opening its own $200-a-night downtown Airbnb. The Airbnb promises a “spacious, nearly 40 square foot” tent pitched “in the heart of the city” […]
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From: Jennifer Hanson, thenorthbaybay.ca staff NORTH BAY — The 8th annual Classic Car Show will once again be held at City Hall this Saturday. “I want to let everyone know that the show is still a go,” smiles City Councillor Grey Terrence. “We’re once again working with Northern Classic Cars to bring you over 60 […]
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From: Marie Cleroux, thenorthbaybay.ca contributor NORTH BAY — With more and more of Ontario opening up, the reality of a tight budget is hitting everyone. No one knows this more than City Hall, who had to lay off workers near the start of the pandemic. In response to Ontario’s slow reopening and local budgetary restraints, […]
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From: Darren D. MacDonald, thenorthbaybay.ca staff NORTH BAY – Many people in North Bay may be familiar with City Hall – home of the Business Centre, Ontario Works, and there place where the citizens can go to view the mayor in its natural habitat. But what many may not know is the origins of the […]
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