Widdifield Secondary School holds its final commencement
It’s officially the end of an era in North Bay… the final graduating class of Widdifield secondary had their “drive-through” commencement, yesterday. Widdifield is closing its doors at the end of this month, with its students either going to Chippewa Secondary School or West Ferris Intermediate and Secondary School in September. Widdifield staff have promised students an official graduation ceremony sometime over the next school year.
Construction season picks up in North Bay
The City of North Bay is advising commuters of potential traffic disruptions in the coming weeks. It’s all due to ongoing work at the Highway 11/17 and Seymour Street intersection. Temporary lane closures will occur outside peak travel times, between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., and evening hours, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Meanwhile,
The Timmins Police are monitoring the traffic at the intersection of Charles Street and Algonquin Boulevard West. This is after receiving a number of complaints from cyclists about vehicles not keeping a safe distance. Thus far there have been no major injuries.
Three from Sturgeon Falls charged for possession
Three people from Sturgeon Falls will answer to a number of drug-related charges. The OPP searched a home on Railway Street in Sturgeon Falls finding illegal narcotics with a street value of over $68,000, as well as $2,000 in cash. A 34-year-old and 29-year-old from Sturgeon Falls have been charged.
Nursing Home preparing to reopen
The former Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek is one step closer to reopening. They have received the licensing letter from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and now needs to gather all the documents, such as finance, occupancy permits and fire department sign-off, for submission.
Science North reopening next month
Science North in Greater Sudbury says it now expects to open its doors in early July, but there will be a number of restrictions. They’re opening to members and not drop-ins and any interactive or high contact exhibit will have to remain closed. They do say, however, to make up for that … they are looking at how we can create new experiences that could include things outside.
Meanwhile,
Some good news for Timmins residents and families eager to enjoy the summer weather and get back to playing outdoors: The city is lifting restrictions and re-opening more municipally-owned recreational facilities, including splash pads.
Soo Police looking to expand CCRT
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is looking to expand the Community Crisis Response Team. In their pitch to the Province, the plan sees officers and nurses – both with mental health training – pair up for crisis calls in partnership with Sault Area Hospital and community agencies. The police service will collect data on calls for service related to mental health and addictions over the next three months in order to make its case for additional funding.
Also…
Fares, Fees returning next week
Timmins Transit is offering the courtesy reminder… of fair collection. The Terminal re-opening to the public on today, but as of Sunday, those who wish to board a city bus will need to pay the fare.
Meanwhile,
The Sault Area Hospital resumes parking fees for all health-care workers, patients and visitors, July 6. This is after suspending payments in early April, due to COVID-19.
