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CTV News
21 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
North Bay farmers' market having record-breaking year
North Bay's farmers' market is having its busiest year on record, its chair says, attributing the boom to a strong growing season, a post-pandemic push to buy local and a desire to support Canadian producers. The market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays on Fisher Street. Eric Taschner has more.
CTV News
11-08-2025
- CTV News
Northern Ont. man charged with assault, uttering threats after weapon incident
Two North Bay Police Service vehicles are shown parked in this undated image. (File photo/CTV News) A 33-year-old North Bay man is facing multiple charges, including assault with a weapon and uttering threats, following an incident on Fisher Street over the weekend. The North Bay Police Service responded to a call at about 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, after multiple reports of a disturbance at a residential property. According to authorities, the accused arrived at the location, where two victims – unknown to him – were present. 'Victims observed the accused pick up a rock, scrape it along two vehicles, and throw it at the vehicles, causing damage,' police said in a news release Monday. While officers were en route, the accused allegedly brandished a weapon and made threats toward the victims. Police arrived while the incident was ongoing and took the accused into custody without further altercation. A search led to the seizure of the weapon involved. The local man has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, mischief and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. Two counts of failing to comply with a probation order The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. Police response praised Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Warner of the North Bay Police Service commended the efforts of responding officers and dispatchers. 'Our dispatchers and officers worked together to quickly and safely bring a rapidly escalating situation under control,' he said. 'They were able to prevent further harm to the victims and ensure broader community safety.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carlisle chocolatier 'working round the clock' amid demand for new creation
A POPULAR independent confectioner in Carlisle has been 'inundated' with orders for an indulgent new chocolatey creation. Castle Chocolates, whose sweet treats are all freshly handmade in its shop on Fisher Street in Carlisle city centre, has thanked its customers that have made its new 'deep-filled' chocolate bars such a sensation. Not only have its talented chocolatiers created a Carlisle take on the viral Dubai chocolate bar, new flavours include Caramel Shortbread, Double Decker and Cookies and Cream. READ MORE: We compared easter eggs from a local chocolatier and a 'luxury' national chain The team at Castle Chocolates took to social media to post: "Thank you so much everyone who has ordered our filled bars. "We have been inundated with orders. I have just reopened the website for orders of filled bars with the caveat that it might take us a week or more to get through the orders that we already have. "We are working round the clock to keep up. I can't tell you how heart-warming it is to have our product be so well supported." Head to the Castle Chocolates website to reserve yours.
