Tree planting season will see 45k new trees in Sudbury area
The 2021 tree planting season is underway. Forests Ontario, a not-for-profit tree-planting organization, is working to plant 2.8 million in the province… and 45,000 in the Sudbury district. While it’s early stages, they’re hoping their overall numbers
Timmins residents reminded to be bear-wise
Timmins residents are reminded to be bear wise. This is after several sightings in the North End of Timmins and Porcupine. Sightings have been made on Pine north, Hemlock, Tamarac and in Mountjoy township. Police remind residents
Elm street reopens follow a suspicious fire
Elm Street in Greater Sudbury is back open in both directions. This is following an early morning fire that saw the roadway closed to allow Greater Sudbury Fire Services to battle the blaze. Early indications suggest the
Police charged 6 in unlawful gathering
Almaguin Highlands OPP has charged six in the unlawful gathering. It happened in Machar Township near South River. The investigation revealed that they were all in contravention of the “Stay at Home Order.” The OPP, in a
International Bridge sees an increase in traffic
More vehicles are crossing the international bridge this year over last, between the twin Soo’s. According to a report issued by the International Bridge Administration, a total of 50,265 vehicles have crossed the bridge to date this
Timmins city staff to recommend an increase in paving work
Timmins city staff will be recommending increasing the budget by $1 million for this year’s asphalt paving projects. If approved at city council tonight, it would mean a total contract value of $2.19 million would see an
Construction in North Bay continues to build
Construction numbers in North Bay continue to build. Through four months of 2021, the city of North Bay, over $21 million worth of building permits has been administered by the city. That puts the gateway city on
Drivers in Greater Sudbury rerouted due to flooding
Some drivers in Greater Sudbury are stuck with a detour today… due to a busy beaver. Horizon Drive was closed at Municipal 55 on Tuesday morning due to a beaver dam break that flooded the road and
6 stories to start your day for Tuesday, May 11
Ontario’s Stay at home order could be extended – Health Minister Ontario’s deputy premier says the government will likely extend the province’s current stay-at-home order, which is set to expire next week. Despite the fact that Ontario