McQuade takes over as CEO

Algoma Steel Inc. has a new chief executive officer. Mike McQuade takes the helm as the previous CEO is pursuing other opportunities. This is according to a company-issued press release states. McQuade comes to the company with

Break-out continues at Manor

The Golden Manor in Timmins continues to deal with an outbreak. This is over a number of residents with enteric like symptoms. At this time residents may receive visitors if absolutely necessary and that children not permitted.

Job rate up in Greater Sudbury

Employment in Greater Sudbury is up. Job numbers grew by about 1,500 jobs last month according to Statistics Canada. This pushed the city’s jobless rate down to 5.8 per cent. Details: In its monthly labour force survey,

Moose stuck in the snow?

Sudbury residents say concern mounted throughout the day for the welfare of a female moose. Residents on Estaire Road say the cow spent the better part of the week in the snow on the side of the

Stay off the Mattagami River – Timmins Police

Timmins Police Service is putting out a word to the public, regarding public safety. Constable Marc Depatie says this is after a number of people have been reported crossing the Mattagami River on foot. Details: Depatie says

Over 1,000 athletes coming to North Bay

The West Ferris Ringette Association and the city of North Bay are putting the final touches on, what will be the provincial ringette championship. Happening from March 14th – 17th, the event will draw 63 teams and

Smoke caused by power outage at Algoma Steel

More is being learned about the black smoke coming from Algoma Steel over the weekend. It happened just after 9:30 a.m. Saturday and took place due to a temporary total loss of power to the steelworks, which

College students say they’ll “Walk across Canada”

Cambrian College is throwing down the gauntlet. It’s all to have a race across Canada, in steps. College officials have issued a friendly challenge to their colleagues at College Boreal to see whose employees and students can

6 stories to start your day on this Tuesday, Mar 12

Flooding on the mind of some With Temperatures pushing past zero this week, flooding is on the mind of some. Sue Buckle is with the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority who says in addition to watching the