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VIDEO STORY: Old-school Pinball all the rage
The pandemic and isolation over the past couple of years has ignited a returning interest in arcade games for recreation rooms at home, making Mike Hall's Northern Arcade & Pinball Services a hot commodity. See the video story below. Hall, a retired Canadian navy...
North Bay’s 43rd consecutive Christmas Bird Count
A Belted Kingfisher finally showed up at the North Bay Christmas Bird Count with 42 species recorded Saturday, December 18, 2021. Last year, a Wild Turkey and Peregrine Falcon were the newbies on the list even though none are new to the area. It was the area’s 43rd...
Links for all 2021 columns published through BayToday
Below are links to my columns published at BayToday.ca during 2021: Dec. 1 Plot thickens on political fronts The Probity Report was made public this week as we learned the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care approved the $122-million Cassellholme project. Dec. 8...
Winter Edition steams into December
All roads lead to rail and Back in the Bay Magazine steamed into the Winter Edition with a respectful nod to the area's track foundations. On the front cover, the 701 marks the End of an Era as the Ontario Northland converted to diesel electric in 1957. The editorial...
Miss Nica and Honeybee a winning combo
A heart-warming tale of two dogs won the 2021 Back in the Bay Magazine’s Pet Portrait Painting by artist Joe Cundari. Kim Allaire initially submitted a photo and story about her Miss Nica. A therapy dog that loved to visit long term care residents, she had passed away...
Fall edition roaring into North Bay
Take a ride on the North Bay Museum's 1928 Bickle Fire Engine while turning the pages of Back in the Bay's Fall Edition, which hits the streets of North Bay and area Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15. There are 4,000 copies being delivered by Canada Post to various...
Win a Pet Portrait Painting
Enter our free contest to win a painting of your special pet by North Bay artist Joe Cundari. All it takes is a photo and story about why your pet is a special part of your family. Living and remembered pet entries welcome. Open to residents of Nipissing District or...
Demarco’s legacy lives on
A familiar air of positive energy greeted Tony DeMarco as he rolled into the North Bay Regional Health Centre’s cafeteria Aug. 16, 2019. Cheers and applause filled the room as his daughter, Lisa, brought his wheelchair to rest and a wave of loving respect washed over...
Fall magazine to be published mid-September
The third edition of the Back in the Bay Magazine is nearing its Sept. 1 deadline for booking ads. Circulation set to begin Sept. 15. Several of the columnists met in person Aug. 16 in the courtyard at 176 Lakeshore (former Tweedsmuir school) to discuss their work...
Every magazine is an adventure …
There’s an eclectic blend of nostalgia and current events in the Summer 2021 Back in the Bay Magazine. Editorial content includes features with dozens of familiar names in North Bay and Callander, all representing the interlacing communities of theatre, volunteer...