While Premier Doug Ford is promising to outlaw speed cameras in Ontario, the City of Sudbury is continuing to use them. New locations include Main Street in Val Caron, between Trudeau Street and Anton Avenue, and Bancroft Drive, between The Kingsway and Bellevue Avenue.
Union workers from North Bay’s Jail gathered along Trout Lake Road yesterday to express their concerns with the working conditions inside the jail, The building is nearly 100 years old and there are growing number of issues inside.
The Timmins and District Hospital’s emergency department is set for a major expansion. Queen’s park says the is to fund renovations and an addition of more than 27,000 square feet to the existing emergency department. Once complete, the redeveloped space is expected to include 29 patient treatment areas.
Sault international bridge traffic continued to plummet in September. International Bridge traffic in September was down 28,000 crossings from last year, with full-fare passenger cars dropping nearly 30 per cent. Year-to-date traffic is down 24 per cent.
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) has elected its new executive. Mayor Dave Plourde of Kapuskasing was acclaimed as president. He succeeds Danny Whalen, who was recognized for his 15 years of service on the board, including the past eight years as president.
Woodlands Cemetery says that-, with the colder weather coming, the time has come for friends and family to remove all above-ground memorial artifacts for the time being. After Oct. 30, staff will be performing this task on your behalf.
Sudbury residents are reminded that a winter clothing drive will be held in October and November to help people in need. Organizers have confirmed drop-offs can happen at Canadian Tire stores in Greater Sudbury on Saturday, Oct. 18, and on Nov. 1st, Nov. 15th, and Nov. 22nd.
Traffic lights in North Bay, installed less than 5 years ago, are coming down. They are at the corner of Timmins and Main. The city says they are extending bike lanes, which in turn will require the work.
Meanwhile, renovations continue at the Archie Dillon Sportplex. That is creating new barriers to accessibility. To that end, city hall has created a temporary entrance at the back of the building. Residents who have questions can call ahead or follow the signage.
