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09/07/2025

One of our favourite events is just around the corner!

09/07/2025

September 7 is Ukrainian Heritage Day in Ontario? The date was chosen to honour the first officially recorded Ukrainian immigrants, Ivan Pylypiw and Vasyl Eleniak, who arrived in Canada on September 7, 1891.

celebrates the historic and ongoing contributions made by Ukrainian Canadians to Ontario’s political, social, economic, and cultural life. Learn more: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-39/session-2/bill-155

09/07/2025

09/06/2025

Launching the 2025 SANTA CLAUS CHARITY SKI SHOW. NOVEMBER 8th. KEARNEY. 🎅🏼
This year we’re going to break records in support of the Burk's Falls and District Food Bank 🥫❤️ SKI YOU THERE 🚤

09/06/2025

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has been tracking an increasing trend in
suspected drug poisoning deaths over the past month, being seen widespread
across Simcoe County and Muskoka. There appears to be a deadly substance circulating in the local unregulated drug supply across Simcoe and Muskoka. For more information visit, https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/Drugs/opioids

09/06/2025

Ken Dryden has died.
A Hockey Hall of Famer with the Montreal Canadiens, he won six Stanley Cups, the Conn Smythe, Calder and five Vezinas.
A best-selling author, he also served in Parliament from 2004 to 2011.

09/06/2025

Britt Public School has been chosen to participate in the Indigo Love of Reading Adopt a School fundraiser.
From Sept. 5 until Oct. 5 , funds raised at Coles - Northgate Shopping Centre in North Bay will go directly to filling library shelves with new and diverse books. This will give the library the boost it needs to provide current and appealing titles to students.
https://indigoloveofreadingfoundation.givecloud.co/fundraisers/britt-public-school

09/05/2025

A Quebec man has been charged, following a suspicious vehicle call that led to the discovery of suspected drugs, a prohibited weapon, and multiple probation breaches.

The accused, Robbie Robinson, 52-year-old, male, of Kebaowek, Quebec, has been charged with the following offences:

· Operation While Impaired – Alcohol or Drugs
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Methamphetamine
· Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
· Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order
· Three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., North Bay Police Service (NBPS) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Sherbrooke Street area. Officers located the vehicle and observed that the driver was showing visible signs of impairment. Within reach of the driver, officers also observed what appeared to be a prohibited substance. The accused was transported to NBPS headquarters for further investigation. An evaluation by a trained Drug Recognition Expert revealed the accused’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired.

A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of suspected crystal methamphetamine, items associated with drug use, and a set of prohibited brass knuckles.

The accused was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

09/05/2025

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit has made an arrest in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
The accused in this incident is Jason Sarazin, 48-year-old, male, of North Bay, who is charged with:
· Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl, Co***ne, Crystal Methamphetamine, Methamphetamine, Oxycodone)
· Possession of Property of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
· Possession of Prohibited Weapon
· Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
On September 4, 2025, at approximately 12:38 p.m., members of the Street Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop on the accused in the Marshall Avenue area. As part of an ongoing investigation, the accused was arrested without incident. The investigation determined that the accused was actively trafficking controlled substances in North Bay. During an initial search, officers located $1,990 in Canadian currency and a small quantity of fentanyl.

A subsequent search warrant executed at the accused’s residence resulted in the seizure of the following items:

· 2018 Kia Stinger
· Conducted Energy Weapon with five cartridges
· Four Crossman pellet guns (two handgun style, one assault rifle style, one long rifle style)
· $8,570 in bundled Canadian currency
· A women’s Rolex watch
· Bullet proof vest
· 73 x 5mg oxycodone pills
· 69 grams of crystal methamphetamine
· 157.9 grams of co***ne
· 147.8 grams of fentanyl
· 188.5 grams of methamphetamine pills

In total, the controlled substances have an estimated street value of $85,245.

“This seizure and removal of drugs from circulation represents a significant disruption to the drug trade in our community,” said Acting Deputy Chief Warner. “NBPS Street Crime Unit continues to target drug trafficking activity in North Bay and hold those responsible accountable.”

The accused was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

09/05/2025