The city of Sudbury says six more diesel buses to be purchased will be the city’s last. In a report by city Transit Services the city proposes to replace its entire 59-vehicle fleet with battery-electric buses by 2035.
The two main tenants thankfully got out, but personnel are still on the scene of a blaze in the 0-100 block of Lakeshore Dr. this morning. The fire in the triplex was still fully involved hours after the call came in. There is no word as to the cause.
In Timmins winter weather have been reeking havoc. Workers have been on the roads 24 hours a day, plowing and hauling snow to several snow dumps around the city, and the public is being thanked for their patience.
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and the Art Gallery of Algoma are reopen today, following a lock down by police. It was following a heavy Police presence yesterday.
No physical injuries have been reported.
On Manitoulin Island, with all costs increasing to maintain and operate the township of Billings, local taxpayers will see a 6.5 percent increase in taxes. Originally, township staff had been set to pass a budget increase of eight percent.
The 100 block of lakeshore drive in North Bay is closed following an early morning blaze. The fire in the triplex was still fully involved hours after the call came in. The two main tenants thankfully got out, but personnel are still on the scene. There is no word as to the cause.
Ontario’s Assessment and Review Board has cancelled the $3,468 in property taxes owed by two Sudbury landowners. The unnamed pair appealed to the board to cancel the 2023 taxes levied on their property, due to an inability to pay.
Plans to build a new shade structure at a waterfront park in Elliot Lake, Ont., are receiving pushback over where the design comes from. After a lengthy debate on Monday night, the city’s council decided to go with a design from an American company called for the $205,000 structure.
North Bay residents are being warned of a fraud. Two calls in the past week at least over hot water tank inspectors. In short Police say there is no legitimate call like this going out, and when it doubt… call your provider directly.
The city of Timmins is on the back-half of an extreme cold weather alert. This was after the overnight temperatures dropped below -28 C with the windchill. The advisories are put out when the weather is expected to drop below -25 C, including windchill.
Sault College is stepping up recruitment efforts in southern Ontario to bolster domestic enrolment as international student numbers drop. This is as they to try to offset fewer students from other countries following a move from the federal government to reduce the number of international student permits in early 2024.
A portion of Health Sciences North in Sudbury was forced to closed today due to a flood. All patient appointments originally planned for the outpatient centre for today are being rescheduled.
North Bay Police are warning residents of a scam. It involves someone contacting residents offering to look at their hot water tanks. The city is not aware of anyone going through official channels, several residents are have been contacted, and those with questions should contact their provider directly.
