Snowfall in Greater Sudbury sets a new record
It took until April… but this year’s snowfall is now the most on record in Greater Sudbury. Environment Canada says 388.1 centimetres – that’s nearly 13 feet — had fallen by Thursday, topping the previous high of 378.9cms that blanked Sudbury in 2015-16.
CFB North Bay raises $11,000 in donations for united way
More is coming to the United Way, thanks to those who serve on the front lines. An $11,000 donation was made this week from CFB North Bay this week. This is the 9th year that 22 Wing has supported the United Way. Adding this year’s contributions from its members, 22 Wing has raised over $130 000 for registered Canadian charities.
Mount Joy Farmers’ market will move to Mountjoy Historical Park
The Mountjoy Farmers’ Market is on the move. The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority says the Porcupine District Agricultural Society permission can build a permanent structure at the Mountjoy Historical Park. Construction is slated to begin this year. The market will remain open.
Green lights getting another review from city council
Sault Ste. Marie city council is once again looking at eliminating some green lights, as it were, for drivers during the off hours. More specifically, advance green lights between 9 pm and 6 am. The thought is that the signals, during quieter times, only delay vehicles and contribute to carbon emissions.
Green lights getting another review from city council
There is some hope that plus temperatures and a little rain could melt away more of the snow. In North Bay, Sue Buckle with the North Bay Mattawa conservation authority says that the snow is 250 per cent above the long-term average for this time of year.
Scaffolding (finally) coming down in Sudbury
3 years after it went up, the scaffolding around the Federal Building in Sudbury is coming down. It was put up in the spring of 2016 because pieces of granite were falling off the building onto the streets below. It took more than 2 years to begin replacing the cladding at a cost of $1.2 million. Renting the scaffolding for the last three cost Canadian taxpayers $920,000.
