Sawyer the Crisis Response Dog

05/13/2026

05/05/2026

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May 5 marks Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).

In commemoration of Red Dress Day, the OPP has released its second edition of the Missing and Unsolved Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MUMIP) Report, which provides insight into 65 ongoing investigations into missing or murdered Indigenous Peoples in OPP jurisdiction.

Investigators continue to follow every lead in pursuit of answers for families still waiting for their loved ones to come home.

Anyone with information about these investigations is urged to call the Ontario Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (ONCMPUR) toll-free tipline at 1-877-9-FINDME (934-6363). To remain anonymous, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

🔍 Learn more at opp.ca/news
📖 Read the full report at opp.ca/MUMIP

04/06/2026

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URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT:
Significant Increase in Drug Overdose Related Deaths in North Bay

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is reporting a significant increase in suspected drug overdose deaths in our community. Early indications suggest that the unregulated drug supply may be contaminated.

We urge community members, service providers, friends, and families to share this message and check in on those who may be at risk.

If you use drugs:
· Do not use alone.
· Carry naloxone and ensure you know how to use it.
· Start with a small test dose.
· Know your condition and tolerance.
· Call 911 immediately in an emergency.

Signs of an overdose or drug poisoning may include:
· Slow, irregular, or no breathing
· Blue or gray lips and fingernails
· Unresponsiveness
· Choking, gurgling, or snoring sounds
· Cold or clammy skin
· Pinpoint pupils
· Seizures or severe confusion

If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately. Stay with the person until help arrives and administer naloxone if available. In Ontario, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides some legal protection for those seeking emergency help during an overdose.

While the exact cause has not yet been confirmed, this increase represents a serious concern about potentially toxic substances in the unregulated drug supply. This is an evolving situation, and NBPS is working closely with public health and community partners to gather more information.

Naloxone kits are available free of charge at many local pharmacies and through community health services. For more information on naloxone kits and where to get them, please call a local pharmacy or visit the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit: https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/health-topics/naloxone-general-public.aspx

This matter is under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact NBPS at 705-497-5555 and press five (5) to speak with an officer. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.

03/19/2026

We have recently been advised of fraudulent phone calls from individuals claiming to be the Executive Director of Victim Services and requesting monetary donations. These callers are not identifying any specific Victim Services organization within Ontario.
Please be advised that Victim Services agencies, including those serving Parry Sound District, do not solicit donations by phone.
If you receive such a call, we strongly encourage you not to provide any personal or financial information.
Individuals wishing to support Victim Services are encouraged to contact their local organization directly to make donations through legitimate and verified channels.

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02/09/2026

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✨ a NEW GROUP: Connected Families, an attachment-based program for parents & caregivers ✨

This is a special program parents and caregivers with children ages 0-16 years-old, who are looking for support and strategies to strengthen their family.

We will talk about:
🫶 ways to build emotional connection
🫶 how to provide support for behaviour while building connections
🫶 challenges of caring for challenging children
🫶 the importance of self-care (and what this actually means and looks like for busy families)
🫶 how our experiences as children and how we were parented impact our parenting

🗓 Monday group, 5:30-8:30pm, 6-weeks starting April 6 (until May 11)
🗓 Thursday group, 5:30-8:30pm, 6-weeks starting April 9 (until May 14)
🏛 downtown Parry Sound
💲 this program is funded by a Bell Let's Talk grant, so registration is FREE
🍽 dinner is provided
👶 childcare is available during the program
🙏 to recognize the commitment needed for this program - it is 6 weeks after all - we will acknowledge your time with a gift card for each family at the completion of the 6 weeks.

For more details and to register, visit soundyouthcounselling.ca/events-education

02/03/2026

Happy National Golden Retriever Day!!!! Let’s see those Golden’s!!!

02/02/2026

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Project Lifesaver Expands to West Parry Sound and Almaguin Highlands with the completion of training by Bimaajitoon Search & Rescue with assistance from BAYSAR. Article available online at MyNorthBayNow.

01/28/2026

If you are having thoughts of su***de or are worried about someone you know, 9-8-8 is here to help.

Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime, from anywhere in Canada, to get support from a responder in English or French.

You are not alone. Help is only three digits away.