Lake Nipissing is still not ice-free

There is still ice on Lake Nipissing, according to Helicopters Canada. Despite the view from the shore, Lake Nipissing is still not ice-free. The Nugget will be checking in with Helicopters Canada this week to see if the official ice-off date can be declared. Last year’s official ice-free Lake Nipissing was April 6. The long-standing tradition that dates back more than 100 years ago continues. The North Bay Nugget has been officially declaring Lake Nipissing ice-free since 1901. The earli