Two more schools reported to have cases of COVID-19
Two more schools in Greater Sudbury are reporting COVID-19 cases. The Sudbury Catholic District School Board says the virus has been detected at Marymount Academy and Pius XII Catholic Elementary School. Affected are the Grade 7B at Marymount, as well as the Native Language Class that runs Monday, Wednesday at and Friday from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. According to a school board representative, a closure of the school today is due to a staff shortage and to ensure adequate supervision of students.
At Pius XII, the school’s Grade 1 class has been dismissed immediately, and has been directed to isolate up to Feb. 4.
1 new death, tied to COVID-19 reported by the Porcupine Health Unit
A second COVID-19 related death has been reported at Extendicare in Kapuskasing. Porcupine Health Unit medical officer of health made the announcement indicating it’s the 11th in the region since the start of the pandemic. No further information will be released from the health unit.
George “Chief” Armstrong passes away at the age of 90
Hockey fans everywhere are morning the loss of one of the greats. George “Chief” Armstrong, who grew up in the Sudbury area and played 21 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, died yesterday at the age of 90. Armstrong, born to an Irish Canadian father and Ojibwe mother, and grew up in Falconbridge, where his father was a nickel miner.
North Bay city council considering 2021 tax hike
North Bay city council will consider a proposed tax hike this week for 2021. The city’s 2021 Operating and Capital Budget has been sent to council for final approval with a proposed tax hike of 3.38 percent before growth. The budget will still see the city’s reserve funds injected to offset a significant tax hike.
Fire personnel respond to two unrelated fires over the weekend
Greater Sudbury Fire personnel were called to a fire home on MR 80 in Guilletville area Saturday. The home, destroyed by flames, had its fire originate in its basement. Location was said to be an inhibiting factor in responding in good time. It took five hours to get the blaze under control. Thankfully, the occupants were alerted by smoke detectors, and were able to get out safely. Five fire stations comprising 20 crew members were involved in fighting the blaze.
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North Bay fire personnel responded to a blaze at a semi-detached home this weekend. The call came in yesterday at around 7am from Kodiak Crescent, off Labreche Road. A quick-thinking neighbour called 911. All six tenants got out safely. The damage is estimated at $75,000.
Two car collision reported to Sault Ste Marie Police
There’s no word as to the investigation following a two-car collision in Sault Ste Marie over the weekend. It happened at the Pine Street and Wellington Street intersection and evidently sent one vehicle on into someone’s front lawn. Witnesses report that the driver of the car fled the scene. The occupants of the second vehicle were looked over by paramedics.
