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Stu Campaigne

Stu Campaigne

Stu Campaigne is a Canadore College graduate and intrepid journalist in the digital age. He is a full-time, proud Dad of two and a part-time fantasy sports aficionado. Stu is a media man for all seasons, covers the City Hall beat, and welcomes all news tips to [email protected].

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BUDGET: Council confirms support of new immigration program

BUDGET: Council confirms support of new immigration program

Council added a budget line of $12,500 for each of the next five years, for a total of $62,500, to help the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce fund the RCIP, the federal government's newest immigration pilot
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BUDGET: City to expand recruitment fund beyond family docs

BUDGET: City to expand recruitment fund beyond family docs

The Family Physician Practice Start-up Grant Program began as a three-year agreement with the North Bay Regional Health Centre in 2015 and included $175,000 in annual funding from the City of North Bay
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2025 BUDGET: New $100K hire to ease FOI burden

2025 BUDGET: New $100K hire to ease FOI burden

The title of the position is Freedom of Information/Records Management Program Coordinator with carries a full-year salary and benefits package of $101,550 but will be annualized for 8 months in the 2025 budget
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2025 BUDGET: Deliberations begin with 5.5% tax levy increase

2025 BUDGET: Deliberations begin with 5.5% tax levy increase

The recommended 2025 operating budget includes total gross expenditures of $165.4 million and includes a tax levy of $116 million, which is an increase of $6 million over 2024. 
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Point-in-time count finds 444 homeless in North Bay

Point-in-time count finds 444 homeless in North Bay

An October 2024 count found there were 531 individuals experiencing homelessness across Nipissing District, a 77 per cent increase from the 2021 count of 300 and an 81 per cent rise from the 2020 count of 293
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VIDEO: Drone's-eye view of new arena site at Omischl

VIDEO: Drone's-eye view of new arena site at Omischl

'My understanding is we'll be dropping the puck in August 2026 and so looking forward to getting that up and running and now that it's coming out of the ground, it's real'
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VIDEO: It's no lie — The Trews to headline Bay Block Party

VIDEO: It's no lie — The Trews to headline Bay Block Party

The Capitol Centre — which officially began the transition to take the reins of the popular event from the North Bay and Area Realtors Association in January — today announced the headliners for August's Bay Block Party
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Candidates miss crucial detail in northern highway safety reply

Candidates miss crucial detail in northern highway safety reply

Seeking an expanded post-debate answer on northern highway safety and transport licensing from Doug Ford, the media was informed the PC leader had another event to attend and had left the building
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Council unanimously funds Premier Road improvements

Council unanimously funds Premier Road improvements

'We've heard from citizens in this chamber regarding concerns about Premier Road and pedestrian safety, and I think with the proximity of lake access points and Champlain Park and the dog park, this enhancement is really important'
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Landfill tipping fees to rise March 1, again in 2026

Landfill tipping fees to rise March 1, again in 2026

'Waste diversion from the landfill will extend the life of the asset, however, reduced volumes also result in reduced revenues' — tipping fees were originally established in 1990 and gradually increased over time but rates remain significantly below full cost recovery
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