The power is back on following an outage yesterday in Sudbury. Restoration work was needed for those served by the Long Lake station. Crews acted quickly to identify the issue and restore service in phases, including critical infrastructure like the hospital.
Well, no surprise here… with the heat event still underway, Bonfield has banned all outdoor burning. Residents of Bonfield are now under a strict no-burn order as the township enforces a total fire ban effective immediately.
The Temiskaming cobalt refinery project shows signs of life this summer. Electra Battery Materials is doing early prep work while foraging for financing to return to full construction.
Another sign it’s Summer… the Downtown Timmins BIA is bringing back its Urban Park. It runs on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from July 2 to Aug. 20 on Third Avenue from Balsam to Spruce.
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie has more than enough public parking to meet demand , according to a southern Ontario consultant in a report to city council. So much so that there’s a surplus of sports, numbering roughly 800.
The city of Sudbury needs more housing options for lower-income individuals and families. That’s according to a staff report going before council this week. The annual update to the homelessness plan identifies seven priority areas. In that, housing.
Ornge air ambulance is already seeing improved wait times. This is after being in its new hangar at the Sudbury airport since February. Two years ago, Ontario’s Health Minister, Sylvia Jones, was in Sudbury, announcing $108 million for Ornge’s expansion.
States of emergency continue in both Calvin and Bonfield Townships, with crews in both communities working to repair damage to their roads from Saturday’s storm. Calvin officials ask drivers to continue to use caution while repairs are ongoing.
When the school season comes back around for the 2026-27 school year, all four school boards in the Timmins region will be part of the same bus transportation consortium. The move will be a cost saver, and help
Some Doctors offices in Sault Ste Marie were forced to close yesterday due to excessive heat. In short Ongoing HVAC issues resulted in health-care providers and other tenants temporarily closing their doors to the public amid soaring temperatures. That said, today… many are back open.
This month Blanche River Health (BRH) is participating in Mammothon 2025, a regional initiative designed to encourage eligible women to prioritize health. Tomorrow its Kirkland Lake site will dedicate the day to providing mammograms for women aged 50 to 74 who have never been screened.
