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Mayors Charity Ball and Silent Auction
February 18, 2010
Chief Cook, pictured with Mayor Lavigne was one of a number of local dignitaries in attendance at the Callander Community Centre on February 13th to support the Mayor’s Charity Ball, which is a fundraising initiative specific to the new library project in Callander.
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Mr. Gerald Lalande, Goalie Coach and his Bantam Hockey Team
February 12, 2010
Mr. Lalande and his Bantam hockey team after winning the Gold Championship in New Liskeard January 2010. This is a very good group of young men and it has been an enjoyable year assisting this team.
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North Bay Police Service , O.P.P. Joint Force Snowmobile Unit
February 10, 2010
Once again this year we have partnered with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the provision of a Joint Snowmobile Patrol. The mandate of this unit is to work with community partners to patrol the North Bay and area OFSC snowmobile trails, to take enforcement action where necessary, to investigation motorized snow vehicle accidents, to conduct search and rescue operations and to raise awareness regarding snowmobile safety.
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Haiti Fundraiser
January 28, 2010
Staff, students and families of Marshall Park Public School recently raised $1,610.54 to assist earthquake victims in Haiti. As a result of their outstanding efforts Mr. Ian Mizzi, a teacher at the school and DARE Officer, Constable Aaron Northrup had their heads shaved at a very loud and enthusiastic school assembly on January 22nd.
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Santa Fund Donations
January 18, 2010
Special Constable June Degagne has been employed with the North Bay Police Service-court section since 1992. In 2004, after hearing the Chief of Police and the North Bay Police Association make a small donation to the Santa Fund on the Carmen Riccutti Radio Telethon , Special Constable Degagne decided to take matters into her own hands.
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Abington Police Department - Educational Exchange
January 14, 2010
Board Chair Chirico and the members of the North Bay Police Services Board welcomed Detective Mike Gallagher of the Abington Police Department to North Bay at their January 12, 2010 meeting. Earlier this year Detective Barry Ramsay and Detective Constable Al Bedard of our police service travelled to Abington as part of an educational exchange.
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Mentorship Program for Lakers Hockey
January 11, 2010
On January 6, 2010 our Police Service entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nipissing University and Lakers Hockey in relation to our newly established Mentorship Program.
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Colour Party in attendance for Olympic Torch Relay Celebrations
December 31, 2009
D/Cst. McFarlane, D/Cst. deHaas, Cst. Solman, Cst. Ethier and Sgt. Coulas of our Colour Party joined North Bay and area residents and out-of-town visitors at Discovery North Bay to share in the celebration of Day #62 of the Olympic Torch Relay.
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North Bay Junior A Trappers and North Bay Police Service
December 30, 2009
During the month of Dec. of this year our Police Service decided to hold a RIDE event every day until the 1st of Jan.
In order to assist us in rewarding our North Bay and Callander citizens who drive sober, the North Bay Junior A Trappers Hockey organization contributed over 300 ticket vouchers for any of their regular season games.
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'GUND’ Bears Presented to North Bay Police Service
December 29, 2009
Fidelis Chapter No. 99 Order of the Eastern Star presented 50 individually wrapped
“GUND” Teddy Bears to the North Bay Police Service. These plush Bears are
given by the police to a child who has been traumatized by a tragic event.
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Ride for Dad
December 24, 2009
The North Bay Police Service and the North Bay Police Association are proud to align themselves as partners in the latest RIDE for DAD event in 2009.
This year we raised over $28,000. Locally for the education and prevention of prostate cancer.
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Take Your Kids to Work Day
December 24, 2009
On November the 4th of this year, the North Bay Police Service once again participated in the Provincial "Take Your kids to Work Day".
This was a successful event wherein children of our staff finally got to see what their parents do all day.
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Coach4food
December 23, 2009
Chief Cook, Coach Tom Hedican, Constable Stacy Jackson and Constable Daniel Weber take time out from one of this year’s Coach4food practices to pose for a photograph.
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Community Torchbearer Nicholas Fung
December 21, 2009
Chief Cook and Constable Shantz pose with Nicholas Fung who was introduced to the media as our Vancouver 2010 community torchbearer for North Bay. Nicholas, age 13, is a student at Chippewa Intermediate/Secondary School and is known in the community for his unwavering desire to be a hockey goalie which was the impetus behind Northern Ontario’s only special needs hockey team, the North Bay North Stars.
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Lions/CTV Children’s Christmas Telethon 2009
December 9, 2009
Ms. Nathalie Laporte and Ms. Julie Petrant of Husquarna Construction Products are kept busy answering telephones along with Chief Cook, Mr. Montcalm, Detective Constable Yelle and Sergeant Berube at this year’s Lions/CTV Children’s Christmas Telethon, which was hosted at the Nipissing/Canadore Educational Centre Auditorium.
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Constable Sproule Returns to Triathlons
December 7, 2009
On the 06 Sep 2009, Cst Sproule attended Guelph, Ontario for their annual Triathlon within the Subaru Triathlon Series. Cst Sproule has been competing in Triathlons since 1993 up until 2001. He has competed within the Former President’s Choice Triathlon Series and the now Subaru Triathlons Series.
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Stache Bash 2009
December 2, 2009
Eleven members of our Police Service were in attendance at the Davedi Club on November 28th to participate in the second annual Stache Bash. This moustache growing contest is a fun-filled fundraiser for the North Bay Community Foundation.
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Jordan Foundation Toy Drive
December 2, 2009
Chief Cook and Firefighter, Chris Cuthbertson joined Mr. Raymond and Mrs. June Hodsdon at police headquaters on November 27th to launch the Ninth Annual Jordan Foundation Toy Drive.
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Cst. Shantz Volunteers at L.A. Dream Center
November 26, 2009
In August 2009 I had the privilege of being part of a team of 24 volunteers from Lakeshore Missionary Church that travelled to Los Angeles California, to reach out to the homeless in that city of 7 million.
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Near North VCARS Graduation
November 24, 2009
Chief Cook and OPP Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Sloss were in attendance to congratulate and thank Ms. Carolyn Couchie and the newest graduates of the Near North VCARS Program for everything they have done and continue to do in support of victims in North Bay and area.
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Remembrance Day
November 23, 2009
This year we had an excellent turn out of officers and retirees for Remembrance Day Services, which were hosted at Memorial Gardens and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 23. Our members took the opportunity to thank our veterans and soldiers for all they have done and continue to do to protect our freedoms.
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Service of Remembrance
November 23, 2009
Veterans Affairs Canada in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23 hosted a Service of Remembrance and Open House on November 6, 2009. Chief Cook joined, Chief Superintendent Tod, OPP, Lt. Jones, CWO Laroche and Wing Commander Malo, 22 Wing, Ms. Furlong from Mr. Rota’s Office, MPP Smith and Mayor Fedeli at this special event to honour our veterans and our troops for all they have done and continue to do for Canada.
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Santa Clause Express Train Gets Police Escort
November 23, 2009
On Saturday November 21st, members of the North Bay Police Service provided an escort for the annual Santa Claus Express Train. The train is an annual Christmas tradition in North Bay. Approximately 200 children are taken by train from The Station to the North Pole, where Santa Claus is picked up and brought back to North Bay.
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CIBC Run for the Cure
November 23, 2009
On October 4, 2009 CIBC hosted their Annual “Run for the Cure” at the North Bay Waterfront. Board Chair Chirico and Chief Cook participated in this fundraising run, while Acting Sergeant Warren assisted the organizing committee with traffic and security.
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Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2009
Members of the Olympic Torch Run (OTR) Managing Committee including Chief Cook participated in this year’s Annual Santa Claus Parade. The committee used this venue to promote the fact that the Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay will be coming to North Bay on December 30, 2009.
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Abington Police Educational Exchange
November 13, 2009
On October 19th, 2009, Detective Barry Ramsay and School Liaison Officer, Constable Alain Bedard of the North Bay Police Service traveled to Abington, Pennsylvania to meet with members of their police department and review the various programs they have developed over the years to address and enhance relationships with the youth in their community.
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2010 G8 Summit
November 5, 2009
The North Bay Police Service was actively involved in planning for the 2010 G8 Summit being held in Huntsville in June 2010. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police held a Regimental Dinner on Oct. 22nd and invited all of the partners in the planning to CFB Borden to participate.
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Constable Steve Taylor and his Tim Bits Soccer Team
November 2, 2009
This past summer I had the pleasure of coaching an under 5 soccer team as part of the annual Tim Bit’s soccer league. I was assisted by Cst. J. Long. We had a great time with the kids and their parents.
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Near North Crime Stoppers Gala
October 29, 2009
Near North Crime Stoppers recently hosted their 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Clarion Resort Pinewood Park on October 24, 2009. A number of community leaders, police services board members, police officers, sponsors and supporters of Near North Crime Stoppers were on hand to share in the success of this program.
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SMARTRISK – No Regrets Program
October 26, 2009
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for young people between 15 and 20 years of age. SMARTRISK and State Farm are working in partnership to help bring those numbers down.
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Constables Ethier and Prevost participate in this year’s Runway Romp
October 9, 2009
The Vintage Road Racing Association (VRRA) was founded in 1980 by a group of enthusiasts who just wanted to get their treasured machines back on the track.
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North Bay Police Service Hosts Autism Presentations
October 6, 2009
In May of this year a local committee was formed, whose primary purpose was to investigate the benefits of a Protocol in relation to interactions between the police and members of our community with Autism.
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2009 Canadian Police and Peace Officer’s Memorial Service
September 29, 2009
Chief Cook, Deputy Chief Williams and a number of our officers attended in Ottawa again this year to participate in the 32nd Annual Memorial Service.
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Think Pink Week
September 16, 2009
Chief Cook was on hand with Mayor Fedeli at the CIBC on Main Street on September 14, 2009 to support the staff with their, “Think Pink” week, which is dedicated to raising awareness for Breast Cancer.
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Mike Yeo Brings Stanley Cup to the Bay
September 8, 2009
North Bay native and Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Mike Yeo visited North Bay on July 23rd with the Stanley Cup. Sgt. Ramsay, D/Cst. Yelle, Sgt. Byrnes and Cst. Northrup volunteered their time to assist with escorting coach Yeo around the city and providing security on hockey’s greatest prize.
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New Traffic Cruiser T100
August 21, 2009
Members of the North Bay Police Service’s Board with T100, the Service’s newest cruiser, which was unveiled in a presentation to the Board by Acting Sergeant Jim Warren of the Traffic Section
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Bicycle Patrol
July 30, 2009
Once again this year the Service’s Bicycle Patrol Unit (BPU) has hit the streets of North Bay and Callander for the summer months. The unit is made up of five officers, Constables Shantz, Brown, Sproule, Ethier and S. Trahan.
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Youth in Policing Initiative
July 29, 2009
The Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) provides an innovative summer employment opportunity for youth to work with their local police organization to develop skills relevant to a possible career in policing.
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National Aboriginal Day Celebrations
July 27, 2009
On June 19-21, 2009 the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre hosted National Aboriginal Day Celebrations in North Bay. These events, including a Pow Wow at Memorial Gardens, celebrated aboriginal culture and provided a forum for cross cultural learning.
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Annual Law enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics
July 17, 2009
On June 4, 2009 the North Bay Police Service joined other law enforcement agencies, community partners and Special Olympians in our annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
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Ride For Dad
July 16, 2009
On the 13th of June of this year, the North Bay Police Service and the North Bay Police Association became an integral community partner with Ride For Dad in Nipissing.
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Road Safety Awareness
July 16, 2009
At the beginning of June 2009, the North Bay Police Service along with various community partners attended a public information launch at the North Bay District Ambulance Service.
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Chief Cook Locked Up
July 16, 2009
On May 21, 2009 Chief Cook was locked up by Judge Shillington along with other police officers and community leaders in support of Near North Crime Stoppers, who hosted their annual Jail-a-thon at Northgate Square.
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CIBC Run for the Cure
June 29, 2009
Chief Cook was on hand with Dr. Lesley Lovett-Doust, President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University, Al McDonald, Director of Hockey Operations for the Nipissing University Lakers and CIBC “Run for the Cure” Co-Directors Melanie Gainforth and Anne-Marie Desjardins to assist the CIBC kick off their “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign.
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Tim Horton’s Camp Day
June 29, 2009
Once again this year numerous community volunteers including Chief Cook and a number of our officers attended at various Tim Horton’s Restaurant locations within the city in support of their annual Camp Day.
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MADD Nipissing Walk
May 19, 2009
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held their annual walk Fundraiser/Awareness at the North Bay Waterfront on Saturday the 9th of May 2009.
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DARE - Donation
April 14, 2009
In March of this year the North Bay Lions Club presented a $500. cheque to the North Bay & Callander DARE (Drug abuse Resistance Education) program.
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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AGREEMENT
December 18, 2008
On December 4, 2008 an agreement was entered into between area police services and Canadore College on a mentorship program for students in the Police Foundations Program.
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Remembrace Day March
December 1, 2008
Chief Cook lead members of our Police Service and a number of retirees in this year's Remembrance Day March in North Bay.
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Stache Bash Fundraiser
December 1, 2008
The North Bay and Area Community Foundation raised approximately $11,000.00 during their first annual Stache Bash Fundraiser hosted at the Davedi Club on Friday, November 28, 2008.
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Santa Express
November 25, 2008
On Saturday, November 22, 2008, members of the North Bay Police Service, along with other volunteers, boarded the Santa Express and headed to the North Pole with approximately 200 children to greet Santa.
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Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 20, 2008
On November 11, 2008 eight members of the North Bay Police Service attended the Remembrance Day ceremony in Callander.
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PLUSH TEDDY BEAR PRESENTATION
November 20, 2008
North Bay's Fidelis Chapter No. 99 Order of the Eastern Star recently made a presentation of Gund Plush Teddy Bears to the North Bay Police Service.
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MADD Red Ribbon Launch
November 13, 2008
On Monday the 3rd of Nov. the North Bay Police Service attended the MADD Red Ribbon Launch held outside of City Hall on McIntyre St. E.
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Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial
October 2, 2008
On Sunday September 28, 2008 members of the North Bay Police Service attended the Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service on Parliament Hill.
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CIBC “RUN FOR THE CURE” PANCAKE BREAKFAST
September 18, 2008
On Monday, September 15, 2008 Chief Cook, Deputy Chief Williams, Constable Honeysett and Mr. Montcalm were on hand with several local dignitaries including Mr. Rota, MP and Mayor Fedeli to assist the staff of the CIBC with a pancake breakfast to kick off their “Think Pink Week”, September 15-20th and the “CIBC Run for a Cure”, scheduled to take place at the North Bay waterfront on October 5th.
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The Gathering Place
September 18, 2008
The Gathering Place is a community-driven soup kitchen located on Algonquin Avenue in North Bay.
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COPS AND EMERGENCY SERVICE FOR CANCER
August 21, 2008
On the 6th of May 2008, the shaving of heads took place at North Bay Mall to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Bike Patrol Unit Hitting Local Streets
August 21, 2008
The North Bay Police Service will once again be hitting the streets on two wheels.
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Pee Wee AA Bandits and ERT Members
June 27, 2008
The North Bay Hilltop Variety '96 Peewee AA Bandits Hockey Club end a successful season with a photo opportunity with the North Bay Police Service Emergency Response Team.
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Signing of the North East Region Police/School Protocol
May 20, 2008
On the 12th of may 2008 local Policing agencies, and representatives from all school boards signed the north East region Police/School Protocol.
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125th Anniversary Time Capsule
January 2, 2008
On December 27, 2007 at 1400 hours members of the North Bay Police Service 125th Anniversary Committee hosted the local media at police headquarters for one of the final events of our anniversary celebrations, which was the sealing of a Time Capsule.
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Houston Police Department Educational Initiative
October 31, 2007
In late September of 2007, Detective Constable Paul Brewer and Detective Constable Helen Kent of our Police Service attended Houston, Texas to job shadow members of the Houston Police Department (HPD) Homicide Section during a homicide investigation.
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NORTH BAY POLICE GET BEARS
October 19, 2007
On the 16th of Oct. the Fidelis Chapter #99 of the Eastern Star presented over 50 Gund Plush stuffed bears to the North Bay Police Service.
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Lord Stanley's Cup Visits Police Headquarters - Hockeyville 2007
October 3, 2007
On September 16 and 17, 2007 North Bay was the site of Kraft Hockeyville.
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