Police want to speak with man, approaching youth
Greater Sudbury Police are wanting to speak to a gentleman called in by concerned citizens. Two reports have come in regarding an older man approaching youths in the area of Long Lake Road and Dew Drop Road. He’s described as a heaver set man in his 50s or 60s with white hair. He was last seen driving a silver four-door car. The bottom line is that Sudbury Police say do not know the man’s intentions and would like to speak with him personally.
Power outage under investigation
Hydro One says that more than 27,000 customers in Timmins and surrounding lost power yesterday afternoon, and they weren’t alone. Customers from Cochrane all the way to Moosonee also lost power for a few hours. While much of the power has been restored, Hydro one is still investigating the cause.
No foul-play suspected in fire, no cause listed
The office of the coroner says that foul play is not suspected in the death of a 66-year-old man who was found dead in a North Bay motel room Wednesday morning. Fire Chief Jason Whitely says it all began at around 8:20 a.m.
The investigation is continuing
Mayors call off-side on Province
Northern and rural mayors (Including Sudbury’s Brian Bigger, North Bay’s Al MacDonald and Timmins’ Steve Black) says the Ontario government is backing out on a promise to consult with them on proposed policy changes. This all surrounds legislation to protect species at risk, and after the municipal groups say the Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change is preparing to post online a draft version of the Species at Risk guide to the Environmental Registry for 28 species.
New Co2 detectors for Powassan Residents
Speaking of the Province Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced yesterday that he along with Powassan Mayor Peter McIsaac has partnered with Insurance Bureau of Canada to donate carbon monoxide detectors for the homes of local residents. Fedeli says 25 carbon are now available for those who need one at food bank in Powassan. Over the last 15 years, 250 Ontarians have died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
Horwath calls for “Amendments” to Province’s Plan
Ontario New Democratic Leader Andrea Horwath has announced what the NDP are calling a “comprehensive package of amendments to the Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act”. KFM Spoke to Horwath who says they’ve been on the ground speaking with those effected most by changes to labour laws.
Highlights include:
• Five paid sick or emergency days for all workers
• Three weeks paid vacation after the first year of employment, up from the current two
• Ending exemptions that allow some worker categories to be paid less than minimum wage
• Making it harder for employers to label long-time workers “contractors” instead of employees
