Greater Sudbury looking to help those in need in 2022
With all but three days of 2022 ahead, the city of Greater Sudbury will be taking a fresh look at how to help those in need in their city. Back in October of last year, the Point in Time count indicated there were 398 people without a home in Sudbury. The effort is underway to find new ways to help those people access available resources in the city.
North Bay Police seeking a missing teen
The North Bay Police Service is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teen- 15-year-old Ariana Lacelle. Described as 5’4, 105 lbs, she has pink and brown shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. Ariana was last seen on New Year’s Day in the Airport Road area in North Bay. She was wearing a purple jacket, black leggings, brown Timberland boots, tan toque and mitts.
Greater Sudbury Library lending out hotspot devices
The Greater Sudbury Library is now upping its ability to lend out the internet. Accelerating a shift to digital services, the library is doubled the lending out of Wi-Fi hotspot devices since the spring from 10 to 20. The devices connect to Bell Canada’s cellular network and create a small Wi-Fi network anywhere with cell service giving residence a greater chance to connect with family and friends.
Boil Water Advisory issued in Elliot Lake
A boil water advisory has been issued in Elliot Lake. It’s for the 40-60 block of Kostuik Cres. It’s was all due to a watermain break which resulted to water being shut off for a time. The advisory is for any activity where water may be ingested including drinking, brushing teeth, and washing fruits and vegetables.
Contract tracing complete in two COVID-19 cases
There has been no further spread and no additional cases of COVD-19 reported following an exposure advisory in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island. This was for an event during the last week of December.
Meanwhile,
Timiskaming Health Unit says, thankfully the risk is low after a resident at Kirkland Lake’s Teck Pioneer Residence has tested positive for COVID-19. An outbreak has been declared, but that has to do with protocol when a positive case of either an employee or a resident is detected.
10k coming to Historic Cobalt Corporation
Two museums and one festival in Temiskaming Shores and Cobalt are getting some well-needed funding. All from the Federal Government, the Historic Cobalt Corporation has been awarded $10,000. It will all be invested in the cultural and historical services in the next year.
Sault Ste Maire Libraries offering curbside service, once again
All locations of the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library are closed and will remain closed until at least Jan. 17th. That’s just under two weeks from now. That said, they are open for curbside-only service, meaning that those who wish to borrow a book, DVD or other resources may do so. Online resources, including eBooks and downloadable audiobooks, research databases, and even online storytimes will be available during this time.
Kirkland Lake Swimmer making a splash
And from the good news file, Jordan Thomas was named the Kirkland Lake Aquatic Club’s Dino’s swimmer of the month for December. December was a good month for Thomas. She made the A and B finals at the Ontario Junior International. At that meet, she set two new club records? Between the OJI meet and the North Bay Titans invite meet Thomas set numerous personal best times and no doubt she’s looking to make a similar splash this year.
