New international students who want to attend Laurentian University is down. 55%. That said, new domestic students who have confirmed their attendance this fall are up 22%.
North Bay Police is looking at a new radio system over implementing body-worn cameras for patrol officers. This follows budget deliberations in January, when emphasis was placed on the need to upgrade the department’s aging system.
Flooding across the road has forced the closure of Norman St in Timmins. Police are asking you to stay away, to prevent further damage to the road and ensure your safety.
Batchewana First Nation (BFN) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all residents connected to the Water Treatment Plan t. It pertains to the Goulais Bay 15A Reserve, following the detection of elevated turbidity levels at the community’s Water Treatment Facility.
A Sudbury trail now has a new name. The Whitson River Trail in Chelmsford has now officially been renamed in memory of the late city councilor Gerry Montpellier, who represented Ward 3 prior to his passing last year.
Sienna Senior Living says the new Northern Heights community on the former St Joseph’s hospital in North Bay is only months away from opening. The company’s latest earnings report says the 160-bed long-term care home is slated to open in the third quarter.
The flood warning for the river running through Timmins is still on, while other advisories have been downgraded. The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) extended the flood warning. Those for the Porcupine Lake and Kamiskotia Lake, which had been in effect for the last two weeks have been downgraded to watershed conditions safety statements.
Sault College says nothing is off the table when it comes to balancing the budget. They are currently looking at all assets in the organization and trying to ensure they have the greatest utilization and the greatest value for the organization.
