St. Charles College Greater Sudbury is offering enhanced learning opportunities in skilled trades. It’s all through a local partnership with a and Coniston business. It’s translated out to new equipment including new multiprocessor welders, safety gear, personal protective equipment, and more.
The Ontario government is investing $321,000 in the Powassan and Area Family Health Team. It’s all “to connect more people to interdisciplinary primary care” effecting 2,300 patients.
Construction crews are a couple of weeks away from finishing the project to demolish the Timmins overpass. That’s the latest from the city. As of Friday, half of the historic concrete structure has been removed, with the west side of the overpass still intact.
Thee OPP Marine Unit want to remind boaters about checking their safety equipment so they will be ready for the season. That includes checking the quality and quantity of life jackets or personal floatation devices.
A loud “boom” from Algoma Steel that was heard across town earlier yesterday was nothing to be concerned about. Evidently it was the result of slag coming into contact with moisture. There were no injuries following the incident at Algoma’s basic oxygen steel production.
An asset management plan for the City of Temiskaming Shores has placed a value of $441.6 million on its assets.
Even thought it seems as though the cooler air is hanging on. Sudbury’s January snow budget came out with $530K surplus. This is after January’s snow removal budget was well below average snowfall.
The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay is producing Backpacks of Love filled with donated essential items. Those who wish to chip in with a few items can show up at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption on Saturday, May 4 from 10am – 2pm.
The City of Timmins says in keeping with today, transit rides are free in the city.
The Canadian Army Reserve in Sault Ste Marie will be hosting a job fair next week. The event at the Sault Ste. Marie Armory will be happening next Tuesday, showcase employment opportunities with both civilian employers and local Army Reserve units.
