Cooling stations few and far-between in North Bay
It’s going to be a warm week all across the North East. That said, residents seeking will be getting fewer options to find cooler aid. While the mall is open on reduced hours and services, the normal
Driver stopped with no plates, insurance
A Sudbury driver has some tough questions to answer after being stopped by OPP driving his vehicle, without plates. Added to that, he allegedly had no paperwork and an unpaid fine for driving while suspended. The 29-year-old
Some in Timmins under a “boil water advisory”
The City of Timmins has issued a boil water advisory for residents in Porcupine, South Porcupine and Schumacher effective immediately. Residents affected are required to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior
City council defers “Multi-Year budgeting”
North Bay council has decided to defer the start of multi-year budgeting due to COVID-19. At the last meeting, council voted in favour of a recommendation city staff to postpone the idea due to the financial uncertainty
Ontario is examining data for “Stage three”
Ontario health officials say for the first time in months, there are no new COVID-19-related deaths in the province. During the peak period of the disease, the province saw dozens of deaths per day. Monday’s news on
Front door entry starts up again on Soo transit buses
The city of Sault Ste Marie says with the installation of shields on City Transit buses, passengers can resume front entry. The city says the shields provide a protective barrier for both the driver and passenger in
6 stories to start your day for Monday, July 6
Premier will not close public beaches, despite an increase in numbers In Ontario, health officials ended the weekend by reporting 138 additional cases of COVID-19. All but four public health units recorded five or fewer new cases.
Should facemasks be manditory in Timmins?
Timmins city council is considering making masks mandatory in public indoor settings amid the current pandemic. City councillors are encouraging public before the council’s next meeting on July 14. To participate in the poll, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyb7Uhu3KczHSyM4-BgCyJJDeH4D9uiNN8QV7NWd-jTjvKeA/viewform