Chris Dawson

Originally hailing from Lethbridge, Alberta, Chris is now a proud resident of North Bay. He joined BayToday.ca in 2004 and is known for his up-to-the-minute sports coverage and as a key member of the BayToday news team. Chris was chair of the 2007 Winning Hockeyville Committee.

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Recent Work by Chris

Techs training in preparation for NORAD's Santa-tracking mission

'Every single aircraft within Canada does have to file a flight plan, and Santa Claus is a bit of a special exception,' says Cpl. Colby Ramson, who grew up in Wasaga Beach

Dec 11, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

North Bay's Wakely coming to rival Colts in blockbuster deal (update)

Troops' overage forward dealt to Barrie for team's 2023 first-rounder Shamar Moses and pair of picks; Wakely an Edmonton Oilers prospect, selected in sixth round in 2024

Oct 10, 2024 10:50 AM Read more >

Bottle collector hosting beer advertising convention in North Bay

'It started with two stubby bottles, a Labatt’s Blue and an Old Vienna on my dresser, and it kind of grew from there,' says Tony Matheson

Aug 25, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

OPP steamed: Pile of decaying lobster found off northern highway

'This will cause additional safety hazards when it attracts wildlife (various) to come out of the forest and make their way onto the travelled roadways,' says OPP

Jul 5, 2024 10:06 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Moose on the loose plows through North Bay yard

'I lived in the bush for 18 years and I never saw a moose. I moved to town and one runs through my backyard,' says shocked resident after moose jumped over his fence

May 13, 2024 1:17 PM Read more >

Lack of snow sparks concerns over potential for spring forest fires

'Fire activity can change quickly within a given week, month or across the season, and can also vary significantly' from previous years, says ministry

Mar 22, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >