Two more residents have passed away due to COVID-19.
The first was confirmed by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit at the Skyline Lancelot Apartments in North Bay. The third tied to the outbreak, the individual had received a preliminary positive test result for a COVID-19 variant of concern.
Elsewhere, a fourth COVID-related death in Algoma District was reported late Monday afternoon. St. Joseph’s General Hospital, in Elliot Lake, confirmed the death occurred there. This is the second for the Elliot Lake area, and 4th for the region.
Meanwhile, one of the biggest single COVID spikes in weeks was announced yesterday by Public Health Sudbury and districts. 31 new cases were announced in Greater Sudbury. One other was in Sudbury District.
And, another South African variant of concern has been confirmed in the Timiskaming Health Unit area. The case was announced in the region Feb. 6. and linked to another outbreak in another region.
Sportsplex pool back open in Timmins
The Archie Dillion Sportsplex swimming pool is open again in Timmins. Shut down last March 13th, at the beginning of the first pandemic lockdown, it is operating once again, with safety protocols in place. Full information including what those protocols are and a booking schedule can be found on their website.
Garson shed fire blamed on careless smoking
A shed fire in Garson has been attributed to careless smoking. The call came in at around 3 p.m. and crews were on scene for more than two hours. Thankfully, nobody was injured in the blaze but the outbuilding, located on a residential property off Falconbridge Road, received extensive damage ($15,000).
Campsites filling fast – Ontario Parks
If you wanted to go camping this Summer, you may want to book in advance. This is as the number of reservations confirmed by Ontario Parks in the north east has nearly doubled compared to last year. From Jan. 1 to Feb. 25, Ontario Parks reports there were just over 28,500 reservations over just shy of 15,000 for the same time last year.
Greater Sudbury saves $1 million in winter maintenance thus far this year.
Due to a somewhat milder winter, the city of Greater Sudbury has saved more than $1 million on winter road maintenance this year. While nearly $4.3 million had been set aside for winter road maintenance in the 2021 draft budget, as of Jan. 31, the municipality had only spent about $2.76 million, mostly on plowing, sanding, salting, and maintenance.
40-year-old charged with arson
Sault Police have charged a 40-year-old with arson. This is after a garbage can was lit on fire at an apartment complex in the 0-100 block of Terry Fox Place. It happened Saturday, and caused minimal damage. They will be in court next month.
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Glencore reaches a tentative agreement
Glencore’s Integrated Nickel Operations in Sudbury have reached a tentative agreement. All for a new collective agreement with office, clerical and technical employees, the prior agreement was to expire on February 28, 2021.
