Sault Ste. Marie city workers have voted 100 percent in favour of strike action. CUPE says the current collective agreement expires on Jan. 31 and their bargaining committee filed for conciliation on Jan. 3. As of news time, no talks have been scheduled.
A report is slated to be the topic of discussion in Greater Sudbury at the next city council meeting, regarding to the age of underground water pipes, compared to similar cities in Canada.
The latest from the Labour Market Group says Job postings in Nipissing dropped in November. Just over 250 employers posted jobs in November.
Timmins and District Hospital is receiving more than $5 million from the Province, all for COVID-19 Incremental Operations, as well as $472,500 for Pandemic Prevention and Containment.
Elliot Lake city council is discussing, once again, the possibility of a hotel thanks to input from the public.
In Timiskaming Shores, while regular transit service is expected to resume soon, the city advises that delays will continue this week.
Both Greater Sudbury and Timmins say extreme cold weather alerts remain in place until at least noon today, triggering additional resources to help those in need with the cold.
The municipality of East Ferris is looking for input on a new strategic plan for the next 4 years. It’s the focus Thursday of an open house in two days’ time at the Corbeil Park Hall.
Greater Sudbury Police asking for 10 new officers now, 24 over three years noting a number of issues on the rise, including the need to be visible.
North Bay council has appointed John Severino as an interim Chief Administrative Officer.
A judge has ordered Mayor Chris Patrie removed from office. This is after ruling that Patrie violated two sections of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act during his previous term as a city councillor.
Greater Sudbury Police is asking for 10 new officers, 24 over three years noting a number of issues on the rise, including the need to be visible.
Airlines in Northern Ontario say labour shortages are to blame for fewer flights in the region.
Workforce Planning Sudbury and Manitoulin say it may be time for some to dust off their resume as the numbers indicate in recent months, more than 3,000 new jobs, per month.
New Liskeard high school remains closed following an alleged threat.
North Bay council is using $825,000 in reserves to reduce water bill increase to 2.97%
Elliot Lake OPP has had a word with a driver, caught allegedly travelling at a high rate of speed, stopped near Thessalon.
Sault Ste Marie City council is giving the go-ahead to extend a transit pass partnership with the Algoma District School Board. The new project, which provides some students with bus passes, will now run until June 30, 2024.
Timmins Police is looking to check in on the whereabouts and wellbeing of a missing woman., 32-year-old Cheryl Westley.
