Housing was the focus of a public meeting this week in North Bay. It happened at city hall. The city says it’s considering proposed amendments to encourage more housing options.
Another emphasis is being put on privacy when it comes to finances. This is after a senior in French River was scammed out of around $6,000. Two people from Sudbury will have their day in court on April 16th.
Changes are coming for a busy Timmins intersection. A community safety zone and curb extensions are likely for the Ross Avenue and Toke Street area. A decision follows one in January for s 4-way stop that was turned down.
Elliot Lake residents are being asked to help complete a Tourism Initiative survey. The city launched the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative to help improve tourism in the coming days. This survey will be open until March 30.
Meanwhile, residents will have their chance to help shape the future of transit operations in Sault Ste. Marie. The city has launched a transit optimization study to evaluate the current route design and determine what, if any, changes are required to increase service and efficiency.
And two organizations have teamed up to bring youth flag football to Sudbury. Evidently, it’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The inaugural spring 2025 Under Armour Flag Canada league will begin in June and run through mid-July. Flag football is surging in popularity across Canada, with over 9,500 participants taking part, and now they’re hoping to touch down in Northern Ontario.
Cambrian College says their Spring Open House is a go despite the recent electrical fire and subsequent power outage. It happened less than a week ago. No cause has been listed… this year’s Spring Open House is Saturday, April 5th.
600 guests are going to be descending on North Bay this weekend…It’s the Northeast Ringette Regional Championships. The teams will be from a number of locations including West Ferris (North Bay), Greater Sudbury, Walden, Sault Ste. Marie, Iroquois Falls, and Timmins, to face off in eight divisions.
The plan to build a temporary modular home location in Timmins has not been finalized, but it’s moving forward. The Cochrane District Services Board and Timmins City Council have agreed on the location on Pine Street South, The temporary encampment is to help shelter those experiencing homelessness.
Sault Area Hospital’s Indigenous Health Strategy is beginning to show some encouraging results. Approximately 700 SAH staff and partners, including board members, have attended training at the hospital.
Temagami council is reviewing the potential of acquiring crown lands. This is all with the potential of increasing the towns tax base.
A notable Sudburian Lionel E. Lalonde has passed away. A former teacher and school board trustee, he also known as regional councillor for the former Regional Municipality of Sudbury, he severed as mayor of the Town of Rayside-Balfour from 1988 to 2000 before finishing out serving as a councillor for the City of Greater Sudbury. He was 89.
Three entrepreneurs in North Bay are receiving $10,000 each from the province. The funding is through the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) grant program for 2024-25.
The second of two meetings in Timmins on the city’s rural landfills is today. This is all the fill is nearing capacity, and residents are being asked for feedback on rural curbside waste collection. A meeting from 4-7 p.m. is at the Timmins Public Library. An online survey is also available until April 11.
Meanwhile, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services will conduct a free fire safety and emergency preparedness information today for those that need it from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The session will take place at the Sault Community Career Centre at 477 Queen Street East, Suite 101. The hour-long session will provide newcomers with essential knowledge about fire safety practices in the Sault.
