300-hundred homeless counted in North Bay in 24-hours

Homelessness in North Bay got another look this week, at least in regard to the need. This year’s Nipissing Counts, an enumeration of homelessness in the district, recorded an increase of 2.39 percent over the 2020 survey.

NBRCH taking additional steps in the face of rising case numbers

The North Bay Regional Health Centre indicates they’re taking additional steps to protect the hospital community due to the provincial surge in COVID-19 infections. Effective Monday, January 17, 2022, designated care partners of NBRHC patients must show

COVID-19 Outbreak declared at Lansdown Public School

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Lansdowne Public School. As it stands now, there are currently two cases (both students) reported at the school, which remains open for in-person learning. The second confirmed COVID case in

Power knocked out today in Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie

The power has been knocked out today, for a number of residents in the Flour Mill area of Greater Sudbury. Approximately 650 customers with the GSU have been affected. There is no estimated time of restoration available.

Ontario expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots

Ontario is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots. They are open to anyone 18 and older starting Monday. The government also says it’s shortening the required interval between a person’s second dose and booster shot from six