Environment Canada says freezing rain and hazardous winter precipitation are now expected for Timmins and the surrounding area. Freezing rain and ice pellets are expected as part of a developing low-pressure system.
The Mattawa General Hospital is getting provincial funding to help keep seniors out of the hospital, $65,000 is supporting both admission avoidance and discharge planning for 150 seniors to return to the community.
October passenger traffic levels at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport remains 25% below pre-pandemic numbers despite an increase in September.
The federal government is providing close to $2.5 million as a part of a larger financial announcement to assist in the creation of a “community hub” and 50 affordable housing units in Sudbury.
East Ferris’ Remembrance Day ceremony was held at the cenotaph yesterday, to allow many the chance to attend various events tomorrow.
The Canadian Snowcross Racing Association is dropping Timmins and Sault Ste Marie from its 2023 lineup.
With Remembrance Day tomorrow, the Harvest Kitchen food venue will be relocating for one day to the French Club at 3 Mary Walk. The kitchen runs three days a week out of the local Legion branch.
Derek MacKenzie has been named the new head coach of the Sudbury Wolves on Wednesday, confirming rumours that the former NHLer is the 31st head coach in team history.
Water samples taken from Long Lake on Oct. 31 have tested positive for the bacteria consistent with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs has presented the Spanish River Snowmobile Club (SRSC) with the prestigious “Club of the Year” award in recognition of exceptional and innovative activities.
The Ontario government is taking another step forward to make roads safer and improve traffic flow in Northern Ontario by issuing a request for proposals for a 2+1 highway pilot on Highway 11 north of North Bay. A 2+1 highway is a three-lane highway with a centre passing lane that changes direction approximately every two to five kilometres.
The City of Sault Ste Marie has hit record-breaking construction value year for building permits. To date, $252 million of construction value permits have been issued, an increase over last year’s $210 million.
A much-awaited municipal report on Greater Sudbury’s network of volunteer firefighter infrastructure will be released next month, in time for city council members to debate on Dec. 13.
The Kirkland Lake Aquatic Club Stingrays are heading to Kapuskasing this weekend for a fun meet known as the “Top Fish” event bringing out dozens of swimmers.
A number of city facilities and services will be closed Friday to recognize Remembrance Day. In Sault Ste Marie, Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the GFL Memorial Gardens beginning at 11 am.
