Ontario reports 78-new cases of COVID-19, but there’s a catch
Ontario is reporting a slight decline in the number of new COVID-19. Health officials reported 78 new cases of COVID-19 today. That said, data from Toronto yesterday was unavailable from yesterday. As a result, experts say the
Timmins will break even for 2020
Despite a decrease in revenues due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the city is on pace to break even financially by the end of the year. Moreover, they’ve avoided the need to borrow funds. Timmins council received a
NPDSB releases its school reopening plan
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board has released its detailed school reopening plan. As September approaches, parents will have the option for their children to receive instruction remotely… allowing them to make the final determination whether
Motion passed to see a lobbyist regestry
A motion has passed in Greater Sudbury for staff to draft a bylaw on the creation of a lobbyist registry. When approved, the registry won’t stop groups or organizations from lobbying members of council, however, it would
Blue Green Algae Bloom in Harris Lake
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is advising of blue-green algae bloom. Found in Harris Lake, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks says it has tested positive for toxins. It can irritate the
Missing woman: 40-year-old Rachel Leblanc
Greater Sudbury Police are looking for a missing woman. Rachel Leblanc was last seen at 9 a.m. on Aug. 11 on Victoria Street in Sudbury’s Little Britain neighbourhood. The 40-year-old was wearing a black t-shirt, and black
6 stories to start your day for Thursday, August 13
Tax increase on the way in 2021 Greater Sudbury City council says 2021 budget discussions have begun, and a tax hike is on the way. At this week’s finance committee meeting recommend a maximum 3.9 per cent