I've thrown my hat in the ring for the upcoming North Bay municipal election and the number of people offering encouragement has been inspirational. Voters are telling me they want representatives who can work through their differences (so fewer tax dollars are lost...
Pellerin Paints is a proud family business that has been providing professional service in the North Bay area for seven decades. And with the third generation taking the reins, says Richard Pellerin, it has a strong future. “As the youngest son of my father, Alcide,...
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Don Delorme and his grandson Leo Miller Delorme impressed the Capitol Centre crowd at the Centennial Sounds event Nov. 23 that celebrated 100 years of North Bay music. Delorme, 73, said it was a fantastic gathering because local talent rarely gets the “play in the...
The Capitol Centre was filled with North Bay’s musical spirit on Nov. 23 as Centennial Sounds celebrated 100 years of local bands and entertainers. This article combines photos of the event with the script used by the master of ceremonies, Shawn Kettner. Good...
Words can stretch in opposite directions. "Entitlement" for one, offers an interesting case study – especially during these times of societal acrobatics and shapeshifting moralities. It's a tale of two breeds: those not getting their due of entitlements and others who...
ac·count·a·bil·i·ty /əˌkoun(t)əˈbilədē/ noun the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility. "their lack of accountability has corroded public respect" Similar: responsibility, liability, answerability What does it mean to be an accountable person? ...
This week’s definition lesson highlights a much-valued human characteristic: Integrity: in·teg·ri·ty /inˈteɡrədē/ Noun: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Example when used: "He is known to be a man of integrity."...
The proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw changes for development within the Trout Lake watershed and rural areas of North Bay will likely be cited during municipal election discussions over the next 12 months. The next public meeting is set for Oct. 27. Voting day...
Interesting drama at North Bay City Council when a 'confidential motion' slated for an in-camera session, moved by Sara Inch and seconded by Jamie William Lowery, was brought up to be added to the council meeting agenda. It called for public discussion of municipal...