New bike routes hit a bump
Plans for a series of commuter bicycle routes planned for Sault Ste Marie hit a snag this week at city council. Routes to be implemented into the existing network this summer have received opposition from neighbourhood residents.
Falcons nesting on international bridge
Officials in Sault Ste Marie say a pair of peregrine falcons have nested on the bridge are about to become parents! According to the International Bridge Authority, the Falcons laid two eggs in the nesting box on
Hollinger Splash Pad possible opening in two weeks
The Splash Pad in Hollinger Park is on its way to reopening. This week city council award a contract to a contractor for the supply and installation of a soft tile surface on the pads surface. The
Capitol centre turns 90
The North Bay capitol centre celebrated a significant milestone this week. 90-years. The history of the theatre has been wide and rich… showing no stop with 52,000 people attend performances and events in 2018 generating over 1
Timmins accepts 160 evacuees from First Nation Community
The City of Timmins is once again opening its doors to those in need of evacuation. This time, it’s for those of Pikangikum First Nation, as two wildfires threaten the community. Out of 3,800, more than 160
Water and sewer rates drop possible?
Residents in Greater Sudbury could see an end to the 7.4 per cent annual hikes in their water and sewer rates. That is if recommendations from an outside consultant are approved. The report from BMA Consulting recommends
Police satellite office comes to Station Mall in the Soo
A satellite office at Station Mall in Sault Ste. Marie will soon be bustling with Police activity. The former 3,700-square-foot Tip Top Tailors location on the mall’s north side will be a JUMP station for city Police.
OPP investigating business break, enter and theft
Cochran OPP has responded to a break, enter and theft at a local business. It happened at a local business on Highway 11 in the Township. Police investigation revealed that Canadian currency, as well as two medial
North Bay and Timmins make the worst roads list
CAA has put out their worst roads list and both North Bay and Timmins have made the top 10. For Northern Ontario that is. Lakeshore Drive has tied with Algonquin Boulevard West in Timmins takes the No.
Fire at McDonalds in Sudbury
Sudbury firefighters were called the scene of a kitchen fire this morning on Regent Street. It happened at a McDonald’s restaurant. Little is known except to say that the situation at the South End fast food location