Be careful out there, roads could be slick
A “Wintery Mix” of weather is expected today in a number of areas across the North East. In a number of places, snow, ice pellets and possibly freezing rain will continue this morning. Environment Canada says surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Utility outages may occur. For more, go here.
One COVID 19 reported death, a number of exposure warnings given
Public Health Sudbury and Districts are reporting one new COVID-19 death. Reported as part of yesterday’s COVID-19 report, no further information has been released
Elsewhere, Algoma Public Health reports another COVID-19 outbreak in one of their schools. It is at Isabel Fletcher Public School. The health unit says they’re currently assessing the situation and working with Algoma District School Board and the school to “review, confirm, and if necessary strengthen public health measures”
Meanwhile, Pope Francis Elementary School in north end Timmins has one reported case of COVID-19. The Northeastern Catholic school board says it’s one single case. It does not specify if the patient is a student or staff member. One class has been sent home, while the school remains open for everyone else.
And Two COVID-19 exposure advisories have been issued by the Timiskaming Health Unit. The first is for those who used the Temiskaming Transit in Colbalt on Saturday, Nov. 13 The transit unit was Northbound between Cobalt and downtown New Liskeard from 9-11 a.m. The other was between downtown New Liskeard and the Temiskaming Hospital from 9-11 a.m.
There was also a potential low-risk exposure at the Cobalt LCBO on Saturday, Nov. 13. The health unit is advising anyone who visited that day to self-monitor for symptoms.
North Bay Police lay noise complaint charges
North Bay Police have laid a number of charges when it comes to vehicle volume. The charges pertain to potentially, six noisy gas-powered bicycles. Police Chief Scott Tod said the police service has received a number of complaints about noisy vehicles in town since early last year.
Input sought on a transitional housing complex
The City of Greater Sudbury is looking for input when it comes to a transitional housing complex. To that end, they’ve scheduled a virtual meeting for residents of the Lorraine Street area to weigh in on the building proposed for their neighbourhood. The meeting will take place on Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
North Bay Police seek break and enter suspect
North Bay Police are looking for a suspect wanted for a break and enter. The call came in at 9:20 p.m. on November 10, that a man had tried to break into a house on Hammond Street. The occupant was not at home at the time but returned to find a window on the house had been smashed and a door handle had been damaged. All they have right now is that the suspect was wearing a light-coloured hoodie.
Blind River Council approves spending for new crosswalk
Blind River council has approved additional spending for a pedestrian crosswalk at WC Eaket Secondary School. This is after the director of protective services, requested additional funds of just over $5,500 to cover the final cost of the cross walk. Council had originally budgeted $15,000 for the work and moved to cover the cost.
