A rejected housing development in Sudbury has been given the go-ahead in a tribunal settlement. A three-storey, 10-unit multiple dwelling at 1389 Stephen St. was rejected by the city’s planning committee last year, which was partially reversed via an Ontario Land Tribunal settlement, which allows a two-storey build with eight units.
The Trout Creek Lions Club has marked the opening of a new playground located on property a stone’s throw from the Trout Creek Community Centre. It was all thanks to community support.
The Timmins Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing teens. They are looking to confirm the whereabouts and well-being of 13-year-old Cameron and 15-year-old Violet.
The city of Sault Ste Marie is invites residents to weigh in on a walking and cycling strategy. Two information sessions will give residents a chance to weigh in on how they walk, cycle, or roll through the streets. Full info is on the city website.
Protect your melon! That’s going to be the word of caution when it comes to the importance of wearing helmets. It’s all part of an event next Thursday at the Cochrane Public Library.
Final property tax bills for 2025 have been issued. Property owners who have not received their bill by May 30 should call 311 or email 311@greatersudbury.ca. Payment installment due dates are June 9 and July 9, 2025.
Sudbury Council has pulled a swath of Azilda land from affordable housing plans, at least for now. A 9-3 vote of city council halted a piece of property in the 200 block of Montée Principale for use as future affordable housing until at least such time as construction has commenced on an aquatic facility in the community.
The North Bay Police Service are reminding residents to properly dispose of certain painkillers or return them to the Pharmacy if needed…. following an increase in diverted prescriptions found in recent investigations.
There’s a new deputy fire chief in Timmins. Scott Foster has been appointed to the leadership position. Foster is currently the chief training officer. The deputy chief position has been open since April, after Scott Atkinson was promoted to chief.
The Sault Collision Reporting Centre has moved. Anyone involved in a crash should head to Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Division 2 building located at 180 Brock St. The previous location was 580 Second Line E.
While the process towards a new replacement for the Little Current Swing Bridge is slow going… it is going. That’s according to MPP Bill Rosenberg it has the support of Premier Doug Ford and QP.
