Pedestrian-controlled flashing crossing lights have been installed in two school zones Smooth Rock Falls. Located on Ross Road and Third Street, it’s all in hopes of keeping pedestrians safer when crossing the road.
S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed the City of Greater Sudbury’s credit rating is AA+ with a stable outlook for the second consecutive year.
Callander Councilors and municipal staff are looking into replacing the current boiler and hot water system at the Callander Bay Heritage Museum. It’s estimated to cost around $11,000, and the money will come from the 2023 budget.
Nipissing University has a new strategic plan they say is been for the next 7 generations. Called Pathways, it renews commitments to Water, Land, and People.
The Algoma District School Board says their fall enrollment is higher than expected. JK to 8 enrolment is currently at 7,015 students, while post secondary is boasting over 8,400
Greater Sudbury’s Draft budget for 2024 in on course for voting in December.
The latest report on the future of Sudbury Arena says renovations to the 72-year-old building could cost as much as $150 million and would only last 20 to 25 years. In contrast, a new arena would have a lifespan of up to 100 years.
The Domtar mill in Espanola will be all quiet by November, there is still some hope from some in the union the mill can be sold and resume operations
North Bay Police says crime rates are on a decrease. The numbers compare those from the previous year.
Garden River First Nation has undergone a shakeup around its council table. The coming term will include fewer seats at council, a four-year term for the first time and a new chief, Karen Bell.
There were thankfully no injuries were reported Wednesday afternoon when a commercial truck got stuck at a construction site in Greater Sudbury. The incident took place on Struthers Street near Griffith Street. It was so involved the entire tractor was off the ground. The site has since been cleared.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is encouraging residents to dust off their resumes, as their looking for a full-time, permanent, Oral and Vision Health Program Manager.
The Near North District School Board says the rename Chippewa Secondary School will not begin anytime soon. That said, in November… the discussion on the topic will likely resume.
Timmins city budget process for 2024 is underway. To that end, as online survey is being posted Oct. 1.
Firefighters with Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services responded to an east-end fire on Thursday morning. Crews were dispatched to a location on 300 block of Trunk Road. There is no word as to the cause.
And thankfully there were no injures when a minivan dropped into an underground hydro vault in Windsor this week. This is after the pavement underneath it gave way. The power was knocked out for a time… with a massive repair job landing in the lap of city officials.
