The Turner Cup sailing race, one of the longest-running events in Greater Sudbury’s history, started in 1903, is slated for Aug. 5th.
On Manitoulin Island, a posted an image of a funnel cloud was posted yesterday, just west of Little Current in Birch Island or Whitefish Falls area. There was no damage and no injuries.
Canadore and Nipissing are receiving $5.6 million in provincial funding for infrastructure. The money ensures students at the college and university have access to modern facilities, learning tools and equipment.
Meanwhile, Sault College is adding five new micro-credential courses to its roster. All in business, Micro-credential courses offer flexible, self-paced learning opportunities to assist individuals looking to upskill and support evolving labor market needs.
The launch of Timmins Transit On-Demand bus service for Porcupine and South Porcupine has been delayed until early September. A new tentative start date has been set for September 3rd of this year.
The conversation is on once again on potential solutions to those in need of housing in Greater Sudbury. This is as the number has jumped at least 200 in 49 locations in the community. Community organization, including area soup kitchens and shelters are continuing to network with their current resources.
If you see an increased provincial police presence in parts of the North Bay today.. don’t panic. Canadore college says the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit is conducting training exercises. They will be on the residence and move to the former E.W. Norman School on Lake Heights Road in the afternoon.
Elliot Lake businesses can apply for funding to help grow online. DiversityCanada will host an online information session about the project on Tuesday, August 6
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services for the Northeast Fire Region is reporting several new wildfires over the past two days. Among them, Timmins 8 is a 0.1 hectare wildland fire 14 km north of Highway 101 and about 27 km northeast of Foleyet.
Cleanup is underway more than 24 hours since the sky opened up flooded much of Prince Township. It’s left some pretty significant sinkholes that are going to take a lot of material and time to fill. Some Cottagers were left stranded… but the work is getting done.
