From: Jeff Hurly, thenorthbaybay.ca staff Jordan Riddler used to be afraid of COVID-19, but no longer. “Feels good being nine times immune,” smiles Riddler. “Old ‘rona ain’t ever getting in these veins. I’m sealed up tighter than a duck’s butt in cold water.” The North Bay local says he managed to get nine different COVID-19 […]
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From: Jennifer Hanson, thenorthbaybay.ca staff The City of North Bay is ready for Stage 2 of Ontario’s reopening strategy. A jubilant Mayor McDonald announced the completed construction of two gigantic “re-opening” doors which have been built into the City’s Gateway Arch. “These doors are a monument to the community, frontline workers, and essential employees that […]
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From: Philip St. George, thenorthbaybay.ca staff NORTH BAY — It all started with a face mask. “I wanted to visit my family and friends again,” explains North Bay local Davie Ross. “But face masks were in short supply. So I made my own. But then I thought I should create some goggles as well.” From […]
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From: Darren D. MacDonald, thenorthbaybay.ca staff NORTH BAY — If there is one thing that most people who live in North Bay can agree on, it is that North Bay exists. After many weeks in self-isolation, this North Bay native is starting to doubt whether or not the city actually exists. Andre Fletcher is a North […]
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From: Jennifer Hanson, thenorthbaybay.ca staff NORTH BAY — Those looking to find toilet paper in these trying times need look no further than Joe Trenton. Trenton is the owner and operator of the newly opened “Trenton TP Charters,” a company that helps residents track down toilet paper. “We load up at 6:30am and are on the […]
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From: Jennifer Hanson, thenorthbaybay.ca staff NORTH BAY — Lewis Rimmer once had a fully stocked cupboard. “Top to bottom, it had all things that are good,” smiles Rimmer. “Soup, fish, beans, vegetables, and snacks as far as the eye can see.” But having spent nearly two weeks practicing social distancing and self-isolation, Rimmer says his […]
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