There is no word as to the cause of a fire at the residential units at St. Andrew’s Place in Greater Sudbury yesterday afternoon. The call came in just before 5:30 p.m. One person was taken to hospital with “smoke inhalation,” and two people were treated by paramedics on site, he said.
North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico will outline his vision for North Bay — and for the year to come — at a State of the City Breakfast.
The event is hosted by the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Labour Market Group this Thursday.
Kirkland Lake’s director of development services has resigned. With Clinton Johanson’s resignation, comes the chance for the town to take a closer look at the position and its development services department.
The Sault is hosting a major cross-country skiing championship this weekend — and to that end, they’re asking residents to stop walking on the trails at Hiawatha Highlands.
Greater Sudbury Hydro responded to a power outage in the Moonglo Subdivision yesterday. Hydro crews did respond. The cause is undetermined.
Meanwhile, in Greater Sudbury, a transitional housing complex now on track to open by July. It’s going up on Lorraine Street with construction already begun.
FIRST Robotics Team 1305 in North Bay has installed their refurbished Hospital Interactive Coin Operated Lego Contraption. Longtime supporters of the North Bay Regional Health Centre, this high school aged robotics team says it’s their way of giving back to their community.
Discussions on Cochrane’s property rebate program… ie. Plots of land going for $10 are continuing. This included a townhall on the matter at the Tim Horton Event Centre this week.
New baseball field considered for Sinclair Yards in Sault Ste Marie. The options on the table, converting one of the current diamonds into something with Astroturf or building a completely new diamond.
A strong low pressure system will affect much of Northern Ontario today with multitude kinds of precipitation. In many places, rain is mixed with freezing rain or ice pellets. Temperatures into tomorrow will rapidly drop into the minus teens leading to the potential of a flash freeze. Hazardous travel conditions are expected as roads may become icy, and drivers are being asked to reconsider their plans.
LU in Greater Sudbury says a number of posts remain unfilled, including that of Provost. One of several that remain vacant the secondment contract for the school’s interim provost has officially been extended.
With the weather, and impending weather, Laurentian Ski hill will be closed tomorrow spoiling the plans of some. Booked groups are being rescheduled.
The city of Timmins is working out the wrinkles with a new paratransit on demand service. It is up and running and rides can be requested through an app or through Timmins Transit dispatch
In Sault Ste Marie, the city’s Active 55+ Program will play host a free Seniors Active Living Fair on Wednesday, March 6 at the Northern Community Centre.
