24 Colleges go on Strike
Ontario College Faculty are on strike. This is after the Ontario Public Service Employees Union rejected its latest contract proposal at 12:01 a.m. today. Instead, the union presented a new offer Saturday night that called for the number of full time faculty to match the number of faculty members on contract. The strike involves more than 12,000 professors, instructors, counselors, and librarians.
Slow down during the morning commute
Sudbury Police are calling for the public to slow down during the morning commute. This is after a 42-year-old woman was taken to hospital just before the weekend at the intersection of Lasalle and Notre Dame Avenue. The woman was in the crosswalk at the time, and had the right of way.
Painting project in Sault Ste. Marie complete
An International Bridge painting project wrapped up in Sault Ste. Marie over the weekend. The $3.5-million Cdn. was completed three weeks ahead of schedule and on budget. As a result, officials say commercial traffic size restrictions have ended and that minimal disruption has taken place, when it comes to environment.
36-year-old woman killed in traffic accident
A 36-year-old woman from Nipissing has been killed in a motor vehicle collision on Highway 639. It happened roughly about 20-kilometres north of Elliot Lake. Janice King was transported to hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The single-vehicle collision took place just before the weekend. The investigation is continuing.
Shooting incident under investigation
The Timmins Police Service say they’re investigating a shooting incident that took place over the weekend. The incident occurred in the laneway adjacent to Mountjoy St. N. at 6th Ave. A male victim was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Police say public safety is not a concern as it is believed the individuals involved are known to each other.
Lead levels continue to cause concern
More testing and more discouraging results have come in when it comes to drinking water at Greater Sudbury schools. In total, 20 schools showed significant lead levels about 5 ppb or higher, a limit some experts say should be imposed to ensure drinking water is safe.
