A second earthquake in just as many days
A number of residents in Greater Sudbury were awoken for the second time in just as many mornings, due to an earthquake. Confirmation of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake was confirmed this morning from Earthquakes Canada. It happened just 2:30 am near the Vale Mine. There has been no word as to any damage done.
Sudbury looking at a 3.5%
While a tax levy increase for the city of North Bay has not yet been set in this year’s budget, Sudbury is looking at 3.5%. That being said, public opinion continues to be sought as to where money should be going. The city looks after roughly 24-hours of service. The purposed budget is over ½ billion dollars. Budget deliberations begin February 19th.
NBMCA selects Mayne as new board chair
The North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority has a new board chair. North Bay City Councilor Chris Mayne. Mayne replaces City Councillor Dave Mendicino who ran but lost in a bid to retain the seat. The board of directors voted during their annual general meeting Wednesday night. Powassan Councillor Dave Britton is its new Vice-Chair.
5 charged in a string of break-ins
Five Timmins residents have been charged in connection with a spree of break-ins. The incidents allegedly occurred over a four-month period within the City of Timmins and outlying cottage areas. Thus far, its believed more than “$250,000 worth of property was stolen.
Algoma reaches out to former GM employees
Sault Ste. Marie’s deputy chief administrative officer says the city is looking to fill about 300 jobs, about 250 of them with Algoma Steel. How? By reaching out to the GM employees who will be out of work this year as the larger part of the company’s closure. The CAO says that the community has recognized it needs to invest in itself, and this is being seen as one of the ways to grow the city.
More access granted for Timmins Sledders
More city streets in Tim mins are now open for Snow Mobilers. Timmins City Council has adopted a bylaw this week making more room for sledders. This allows snowmobilers who live anywhere in the city except Ward 5, to use the streets only to get to the trails. Next year, the regulations could be amended based on this year’s experience… the new rules eliminate the need to get to the trails by using a trailer.
