The Power is back on in the Notre Dame-Kingsway district of Greater Sudbury after a transformer fire. Caused by downed wires it took some time, but city crews say everything has been restored.
The city of North Bay is putting additional resources in place to try and keep the McIntyre Street parking garage clean and safe. Senior staff have hired additional security personnel who are tasked with the job of going through the garage in the morning.
Kirkland Lake has started 2024 budget process, with a 9.8% levy hike proposed.
The South Porcupine Food Bank is compiling its first ever strategic plan, and it’s looking for community input. A printed form is available. A QR code is available to those who wish to participate in the survey online.
Crews with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in Sault Ste Marie are on a multi-day search for a young moose in the central area of town. Several calls have come in from locals in the White Oak Drive area this week.
Laurentian University has hired a new Librarian. Danielle Dennie holds a Master of Library and Information Studies degree from McGill University and comes with 20 years of experience. She starts July 1st.
The city of North Bay is putting additional resources in place to try and keep the McIntyre Street parking garage clean and safe. Senior staff have hired additional security personnel who are tasked with the job of going through the garage in the morning.
Timmins Police has launched what’s known as the CAMSafe program. For the program, people can voluntarily register their closed circuit, security video and doorbell cameras to create a database to help reduce crime in the city.
Elliot Lake’s vacant councilor seat will be filled by Helen Lefebvre, the eligible 2022 councilor candidate with the highest number of votes.
Hospitals in Thessalon, and Richards Landing will soon enough offer more medical imaging services. Effective April 2, new services will include ultrasounds one day per week in Thessalon.
With Easter days away townships from Little Current all the way to Meldrum Bay are holding events, and are encouraging residents to hop in.
The Sudbury Youth Wellness Hub is offering support services and a safe space for people ages 12-25. They are open Monday – Friday Gates from noon to 7 p.m.
Some West Nipissing residents want council to halt the short-term rental by-law. The by-law, which municipal council and staff have been working on since last September, is near completion. Council expected to have a final discussion at the next council meeting on April 2.
A new chief administrative officer has been named for Iroquois Falls. Brian Finner is the new CAO, the town announced. Joel Cyr is the new deputy CAO/director of growth and infrastructure.
A downtown Timmins building ravaged by a multi-day fire has been released back to the property owner. The City of Timmins fire prevention officer has also determined that the fire at the Empire Complex was accidental.
