Missing: Laura Fader, 47 from Sudbury
The Greater Sudbury Police Service say they are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. 47-year-old Laura Fader. Fader was last seen on Aug. 13 at around 5 p.m. in the area of Lasalle Boulevard and Notre Dame Avenue. She stands 5-5 and weighs around 110 lbs. with medium length blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black and white shorts, carrying a purse and a large black bag.
City council to ask Province to help cover bad tenet costs
North Bay city council say they’re now going to lobby the province for greater protections for landlords, caught financially by destructive tenants. Council unanimously adopted a motion yesterday that says there is a need to protect tenant rights, while investigating ways help to protect property, and penalize those who damage while recouping costs.
New 4% tax coming for Sault Ste. Marie Residents
Sault Ste. Marie Residents, and those who visit will soon be crunching the numbers of a new tax. A new accommodation tax will be coming next year, and the revenue will be used to promote regional tourism. Approved by city council, the new tax will mean a four per cent charge will be added to each bill. It’s expected to generate about $1.25 mil annual.
Woman facing charges, following disturbance
West Nipissing Police say a woman is facing a number of charges, following a hospital disturbance. It all began when they were called to a Salter Street home to help with an unconscious woman. She was taken to the hospital to receive medical attention. Police were then called when the same woman became conscious and began screaming and swearing and acting up. She was arrested for causing a disturbance.
Driver tells cops “No Thanks” to breathalyzer, charged
A Sudbury man in his 20’s has been fined over $2,200 and given a one-year driver’s licence suspension, following an interaction with Police. The 29 year stopped this week in the Nickle City for allegedly blowing through a red light, was asked by Police to then blow into a breathalyser. His response? No thanks. He then rolled up the window, before being removed by his officers and detained.
This fall paper ballots, please – council members
Some on Timmins Council is asking the city to reconsider how advanced polling will work ahead of the fall municipal election. Specifically, they’re asking for the return of advanced paper polling stations. In short they say that some residents aren’t comfortable with using computers or don’t have internet access.
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Blue-Green Algae in East Ferris Waterway
Blue-green algae has identified in the North. The location is the northeast arm of Lake Nosbonsing. Chuck Holtz is with the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and says that residents need to be careful.
More information on blue-green algae can be found at myhealthunit.ca or by calling the health unit.
Quick Facts
· Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae or ‘pond scum’, are not really algae, but tiny bacteria.
· Although usually hard to see, during hot weather they can grow rapidly to form a large mass, called a bloom. Blooms continually change and are difficult to predict. Wind, temperature or sunlight could change where the bloom is located in the water.
· Dense blue-green algae blooms may make the water look bluish-green, or like green pea soup or turquoise paint. Very dense blooms may form solid-looking clumps.
· Fresh blooms often smell like newly mown grass, while older blooms may smell like rotting garbage.
· Even when a bloom has disappeared, toxins can persist in water bodies for a long time. Toxins can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting. At high enough levels, the toxins may cause liver and nervous system damage.
· If skin contact does occur, wash with soap and water or rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove algae.
