Brad Aubin

Brad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, e-mail baubin@vistaradio.ca.
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Trustee candidates weigh in on indefinite provincial control of NNDSB

Near North District School Board Brad Aubin -
The five Near North Board trustee candidates for North Bay and West Nipissing say the province maintaining control of the school board is not a long-term solution and question what’s next, and what role the elected body will have.

UPDATE: Tornado warning issued in West Nipissing

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The agency says meteorologists are tracking an area of severe thunderstorms in the Temagami River Provincial Park region that is possibly producing a tornado, with damaging winds, large hail and intense rainfall also possible.

New activities planned for Canada Day in West Nipissing

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West Nipissing is celebrating Canada Day with some new activities this year.

WestJet now offering flights from North Bay to Calgary

Community Brad Aubin -
Seasonal non-stop WestJet Calgary to North Bay officially underway

Golf tournament raises more than $32,000 for Nipissing Serenity Hospice

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Organizers say the inaugural Nipissing Serenity Hospice charity golf tournament was a 'tremendous success'.

West Nipissing closes Leduc Road bridge due to flooding

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The Municipality of West Nipissing says the Leduc Rd. bridge is closed until further notice due to flooding and a severe build-up of debris and logs.

Alouette Bus Lines and union reach agreement, buses resume Monday

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Executive Director Chuck Seguin says all routes operated by Alouette will run as scheduled this Monday, subject to cancellations or delays.

West Nipissing declares a State of Emergency due to flooding

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Officials say continued rainfall, rising water levels and deteriorating road conditions have resulted in localized flooding, road closures and safety risks, and the emergency control group is monitoring the situation.

Municipality urges to stay prepared for flooding

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A Flood Watch is in effect for West Nipissing. The Municipality says the region's seen significant rainfall over the past several days with rain, with more expected on Saturday.

Charges laid after January’s double fatal crash in West Nipissing

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An 18-year-old North Bay man is facing charges in relation to a double fatal car crash that happened in Sturgeon Falls.

Chamber welcomes small business tax cut in Ontario’s budget

Chamber of Commerce Brad Aubin -
The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce says tax relief for small businesses detailed in last week's provincial budget will help them invest, grow, and absorb ongoing cost pressures.

Camping returns to Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park in May   

Community Brad Aubin -
The countdown is on to a partial reopening at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.

Teen succumbs to injuries following Saturday’s crash

OPP Brad Aubin -
A second person has died following Saturday's two-vehicle crash in West Nipissing.

UPDATE: Fatal crash late Saturday night in Sturgeon Falls

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A 62-year-old woman from Sudbury is dead following a two-vehicle crash in West Nipissing.

Province invests up to $18.1M for Verner water upgrades

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Officials say the project includes the construction of a new water main from Cache Bay to Verner, and converting Verner's existing treatment plant into a pumping station.

Ski and snowboard season is almost here

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Get your skis shined up. Laurentian Ski Hill plans to officially open for the 2025-26 season on Saturday, Dec. 20.
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West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Community
Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Police investigating Oct. 2 incident at Northern

Near North District School Board
The Near North District School Board confirms two separate incidents at Northern Secondary School in recent days resulted in emergency measures being put in place.

Community Drug Alert issued after 16 overdoses in 13 days

Community
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death.

Urgent drug alert issued by Nipissing First Nation

Community
Nipissing First Nation has issued an urgent alert saying a spike in overdoses has been reported in the past 24 hours.

Watermain work to impact water capacity in West Nipissing

Community
West Nipissing says it’s replacing an important watermain component, starting this week, and water system capacity will be reduced during the work.     
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