From the good news file…the numbers say Sudburys crime severity index has dropped by 12%. The crime severity index is the lowest it has been since 2015.
North Bay has City grounded the drone show that was slated to take place this weekend. This is after a previous show had serious problems with the drones.
A northern township of FAUQUIER-STRICKLAND, struggling with dept has been given a lifeline from the province to keep municipal services running through the fall. 300k. The Northern township announced earlier this month it had run out of money, leaving no choice but to end all municipal services and lay off staff.
There could soon be less parking for cars in Sault Ste Marie and more for bicycles. This week, city staff held a drop-in session at the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre for a slate of proposed amendments to the city’s parking regulations.
There’s another upcoming closure of the emergency department at the Richards Landing- Matthews Site on St. Joseph Island. The North Shore Health Network says the emergency room will be closed from 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 31. It’s due to physician shortages.
Second hand suppliers and Sudbury Police are reminding the public to leave donation bins as they see them. This is after a reported spike in items being taken from donation bins. Often donated clothing and items go to support charity.
Despite some pushback over the original decision, the city of Sudbury says since the fire hall in the Beaver Lake, response times have improved. In the past year, the average time it takes to get to a fire in Beaver Lake is 16 minutes and 35 seconds, a 55 second improvement over the 2019-2024 average.
This weekend could be a noisy one in Mattawa. The Thunder Valley Semi Races roll into the Anderson Event Park. Around 80 drivers will race, and throughout the weekend.
The city of Timmins says the secondhand store on Third Ave likely won’t be open for a while, following the collapse overnight last Thursday of part of its roof and ceiling. Occupancy will not be possible until the rear portion is removed, and gas and hydro are disconnected.
A training exercise in Sault Ste Marie shut down a section of Wellington Street West in one direction today. Sault Ste. Marie Police say it’s all for training, and they’re thanking drivers for their patience.
