Queen’s Park has announced $7.3M for projects across Greater Sudbury. It was announced during a visit to the Nickel City this week by Northern Development Minister Greg Rickford highlighting a dozen economic initiatives in the city.
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority says an added 11.5 cm of snow since its last survey has brought area snow depth to the normal range. All three sites, in North Bay, Corbeil and Chisholm, were below normal earlier this month.
Speaking of snow…. Snowmobilers are all happy with what’s fallen the past week. That said…the president of the trail association that stretches from Timiskaming Shores to Iroquois Falls says more freezing is still needed to firm up a few marshy areas.
Sault Transit ridership hit a record high in 2024. 1,940,601 rides were provided on city buses — the most recorded in over a decade.
Huron Shores has appointed a new Integrity Commissioner for 2025-2029 term. The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for overseeing compliance with the Members of Council Code of Conduct and promoting ethical behaviour among elected and appointed officials
The Junction Creek Stewardship Committee in Greater Sudbury is working to educate people about wildlife. Specifically plants not native to the area that are dangerous to the local environment.
The French River Fire Department has pulled a puppy to safety following a call related to a building fire this morning. As a result, a portion of highway 64 was closed and has since reopened. There were no injuries and the fire was extinguished.
The City of North Bay officially launched its Centennial Year this week with a special flag-raising ceremony, marking 2025 as the 100th anniversary of its incorporation.
Timmins City Hall is cracking down on those who rent out temporary accommodations or B&Bs. It’s to ensure that the owners of those properties are getting a proper licence and meeting all the criteria.
Meanwhile, plans for the housing development on Collegiate Hill in Sault Ste Marie was unveiled to the public this week. Two nine-storey apartment buildings with a combined 232 units will be constructed at the corner of MacDonald and Gladstone if approved by the city.
While it’s still a ways away… plans for the 2025 Elliot Lake Fishing Derby are already underway. It is planned for March, after the school break. Those interested can call the city.
