Here’s a look at this morning’s headlines for Thursday, January 27

Ontario 511 says those attempting to head North out of Sault Ste Marie will need to postpone as weather conditions have closed HWY 17 in Both Directions between Batchawana Bay and White River.
A Winter weather travel advisory is in effect in North Bay, as lake effect snow with amounts near 10 cm is possible this evening, resulting in low visibility.
Greater Sudbury’s landfill operating contractor is experiencing staff shortages, and residents are advised to call ahead before making the trip out.
The Sundridge Fire Department is asking residents to sign up for Code Red alerts, to keep them alert on any emergency and what action to take.
The city of North Bay has hired additional security for the city’s transit terminal, which is now doubling as a warming centre.
The Mushkegowuk Cup in Timmins has been cancelled ahead of next month, due to COVID concerns and regulations.
One driver has been charged, but thankfully there were no injuries in a single-vehicle collision on Highway 69 that saw a vehicle strike the guardrail on the shoulder of the highway.
Elliot Lake City Council has approved a five-year operational plan which includes seven percent annual increases in the cost of water and wastewater in the city.
There is no word on the cause, nor damage following a residential fire in the Donovan area of Greater Sudbury yesterday, involving a multi-unit residence on Burton Avenue.
Residents and Retail personnel are being warned of potential money fraud after a fake dollar coin was passed off to a grocery store worker on trout lake road yesterday.
Upgrading the Schumacher sewer lift station will cost more than what was originally budgeted, at $3,072,900, plus taxes.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 in Greater Sudbury has moved $2000 to air the Elgin Street Mission through the annual poppy campaign.
Two historic Elliot Lakes are being restored to house apartments and retail space in the form of the Elliot Plaza in the upper plaza and former grocery store, as well as the former Melanie’s Liquidation furniture store in the lower plaza.
The Timmins Youth Wellness Hub is nearly ready to open at its new permanent location at the corner of Third Avenue and Spruce Street South.
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Here’s what else is making news: 
Central Algoma Secondary School has reported an increase in absences in students and staff, that they say could be due to COVID-19.
Travel Advisories are in place for the areas for North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie
The Trucker convoy arriving in Sault Ste Marie tonight has decided to split in two due to weather, with half Hwy 17 to Sault Ste. Marie and the other half Hwy 11 to Cochrane, overnighting there, before joining in North Bay tomorrow.
DNSSAB in North Bay says a proper warming centre is still not possible due to a lack of staff.