Here’s a look at today’s headlines for Friday, February 18

Canada Post says icy conditions mean delivery delays in a number of communities, including Greater Sudbury and North Bay.
Greater Sudbury Police are looking for 36-year-old Melanie Leroux, said to be missing. Leroux, 36, was last seen Feb. 4. She is 5’4″ and weighs 110 pounds. She has purple hair and blue eyes.
Sundridge council has voted down a heritage designation for castle building in the community, for now.
The South Porcupine Winter Carnival takes place this weekend, thanks to community support.
While hospitalizations increased slightly, the active COVID-19 case count drops in the Algoma Public Health Unit area.
Several people just North of Timmins say they spotted a Lynx, normally shy creatures, but there is no threat to the public.
Laurentian University is bringing students back to campus with accommodations, beginning the week of Feb. 28 with all classes originally scheduled to be in person, returning to campus.
A New census from Stats Canada says Manitoulin Island’s population is up 4.7%
After more than three decades, the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre in New Liskeard is getting a new roof.
Sudbury Arts Council invites photographers to submit images for a 2023 desk calendar.
A 14-unit Sparks Street affordable housing complex in Greater Sudbury is moving forward despite costs amounting to nearly 1M.
The North Bay YMCA will be closed this family day weekend, due to staff shortages.
While this past valentines’ day hopefully warmed your heart, several cities set new cold temperature records, including Greater Sudbury with -30.4 on Monday, breaking the previous record of -28.8 set in 2003
The Skate Canada Manitoulin is off to a fast season with 80 skaters.
Sault Ste Marie Police say Jaelynn Meekis has been located safe and is no longer considered missing.
The city of Greater Sudbury says the city is offering reduced rates at pools, skill hills and arenas on Monday.
Just over $10 million in Fednor funding in new funding will help the Mountjoy Regional Conservation Authority (MRCA) make a number of upgrades and create new jobs.
The Alzheimer’s Society on 61 Great Northern Road in Sault Ste Marie has been closed while crews work to repair a water main break in the area.
And a giant snowman, 164 feet tall is creating a lot of joy in Timmins in the Carrigan Meadows area.