North Bay mayor says downtown is still safe after random attack

North Bay’s downtown is “absolutely safe,” says the city’s mayor. Peter Chirico was asked whether he still believes the city’s downtown is safe after a random person was attacked last week on Main Street by a suspect who was armed with a sharp object. According to North Bay Police Service, the victim’s winter coat prevented serious injuries. “It’s absolutely safe,” Chirico said Monday during a celebration marking the city’s 100th birth