Road clear following an 8-vehicle pile up
Volunteer Firefighters were on the screen of an 8-vehicle pileup on HWY11S between Lakeshore & Lake Nosbonsing Exit at around midnight. Three people have been transported to hospital w/ unknown injuries. A detour was put into place for Highway 11 South traffic.
Sudbury worker passes away in industrial accident
A 29-year-old man has passed away after being involved in an industrial accident. While details as to where are not available, Greater Sudbury Police are investigating in collaboration with the coroner’s office and the Ministry of Labor.
More health care workers set to be vaccinated
1,200 health workers are set to receive their first immunizations today and tomorrow at the Carmichael Arena in Greater Sudbury. The individuals were already identified through their workplaces and have been pre-registered to receive the shots.
Sidewalk work approved for North Bay
North Bay council has given the go-ahead to a $929,445.00 more than contract for engineering services related to the multi-year construction of several sidewalks. The work will involve the design of nine sections of sidewalk throughout the city, as well as any assistance with construction and inspection.
Mountain Bike flow trail purposed
The Sault Cycling Club is hoping businesses and residents will financially back construction of a three-kilometer mountain bike flow trail in the Finn Hill. It’s estimated to cost $150,000k. The hope is that it will be for all skill levels, and will be the first of many to be built turning the community into a trail town.
Greater Sudbury asking Province for help with LU’s deficit
The city of Greater Sudbury is asking to Province for help to stabilize Laurentian University’s finances. The finance and administration committee met Wednesday evening to commence the process of finalizing their 2021 budget. The school announced that it had filed for creditor protection on February 1st.
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Sault College looking to train up to 90-PSW students
Sault College says their aiming to train up to 90 students as part of a province-wide effort to fast track 6,000 new personal support workers. The hope is that they will work in long-term care and health sectors. The Ontario government is fully funding the education of 6,000 students who can start their studies in April.
