Warming Centre in North Bay delays opening
The Warming Centre in North Bay will remain closed a little while longer. At the former OPP on Chippewa Street, the facility was scheduled to open Tuesday, but a spokesperson for Nipissing Mental Health Housing and Support
Soo Police arrest break-and-enter suspect
Sault Police have taken a 55-year-old man into custody following an alleged break-in. It happed at an address in the 300 block of Elizabeth Street. Responding officers located the man a short time later on Breton Road.
Science North given $1.4 million to develop “tailored events” for 2021
Ontario is providing Science North with $1.4 million dollars into the new year. It’s all to help the Northern Ontario Hub develop regionally tailored events that will stimulate economic activity and tourism in the North.
Nipissing Catholic District School Board acclaim de Jourdan, McCool
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board has acclaimed Leo de Jourdan as chair and re-elected Barbara McCool as vice-chair. de Jourdan was a board trustee from 1998 to 2003, from 2013 to 2014, and again since
Sudbury, Northern Ontario fastest growing city says report
Greater Sudbury is Northern Ontario’s fastest-growing city. That is according to figures released by Municipal Property Assessment Corp. $105.8 million in new construction and property renovations in 2020. That is compared to North Bay at $22.2 million
City of Timmins recieves restart funding from Province
Timmins is the latest community to receive Safe Restart funding from the Province. $731,000 for the application-based funding, as well as $199,000 for 2021. Across the province, more than $695 million in Safe Restart funding was announced
6 stories to start your day for Thursday, December 17
North Bay will hold off passing budget until 2021 North Bay council will delay the passing of its 2021 budget until the near year. This is after learn a system glitch on the part of the WSIB
HSN opens a new Virtual ER department
HSN has opened a Virtual Emergency Department this week, in attempts to free up space to mitigate overcrowding. A first for a hospital in Northern Ontario, HSN’s Virtual ED service is available Monday through Friday from 10
Power knocked out for 400 residents in Sault Ste Marie (UPDATE: Restored)
The power was knocked out for just over 400 customers today in Sault Ste Marie. The PUC says it was an unplanned power outage impacting service to 404 customers. It was reported in the area of Cathcart
Aspin acclaimed board chair for 3rd consecutive year
Jay Aspin has been acclaimed as chairman for the Near North District School Board. It will be Aspin’s third term at the helm of the school board. John Cochrane will be the vice-chairman.