Greater Sudbury Hydro says the cause of a power outage has been blamed on a tree coming down on a hydro line. Crews were called to remove the tree before restoration work could happen. Power has since been restored to all customers. Anyone without power should contact Greater Sudbury Hydro.
West Nipissing General Hospitals Emergency Department reopened over the weekend. On Friday, the West Nipissing General Hospital alerted the public that they were temporarily planning to close due to a drop in staffing levels.
Rent’s going up for new residents at Cochrane senior’s home. The increase will take effect on November 1st. After keeping rates steady for nearly a decade, the services board is raising rents for new move-ins at Cadence Residence.
Closed to traffic for almost one year, Sault Ste. Marie’s Herkimer Street bridge is expected to re-open before significant snow falls this year. The 62-year-old bridge over the Big Carp River was ordered closed last November after an inspection found multiple defects.
In Elliot Lake, ditching work is underway on Pioneer Road, just east of Cameron Road. Motorists are asked to use an alternate route if possible and exercise caution when travelling in the area.
Temiskaming Shores City council is preparing to replace the roof on the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena. The next step will be preparation.
The city of Sudbury will review bylaw officer staff levels. A complement of 10 regular bylaw officers and three junior officers tackle approximately 16,000 complaints per year, and the city is reviewing the department to see if more are needed.
A seismic event was felt in parts of Greater Sudbury is being blamed on mining. The rumble was felt at around 8:45 p.m. The Government of Canada recorded a spike in activity from a seismogram located between Chelmsford and Blezard Valley.
Some rideshare providers in Sault Ste Marie is sounding the alarm about unqualified drivers offering rides around the city. They say upwards of two dozen people are offering rides for cash on social media apps like WhatsApp – without the requisite insurance, background checks, or vehicle safeties required to legally drive fares to their destinations.
Callander township has unveils new veteran-themed crosswalks ahead of Remembrance Day. The goal is to help residents prepare to honour veterans’ sacrifices ahead of November 11th.
The Timmins Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 36-year-old female.
Robin-Lynn is Caucasian and is approximately 5’1″ and 100 lbs. She has long/straight brown hair and blue eyes.
The St. Vincent Place food bank is thanking the public for helping them stock shelves with cans of soup.
It was reported in mid-August that the center’s food bank had run out of soup for probably the first time ever and that 500 cans were needed as soon as possible.
