The Ford government’s decision to remove the eight per cent provincial sales tax for first-time home buyers is getting the thumbs up, but it should go further according to more. Sudbury home builders say it should apply to all new homes, not just ones worth $1 million or less.
The Sudbury Five have announced their home opener. The defending of their Basketball Super League champions comes on December 29 when they welcome Lake Erie.
The presence of cruisers outside the high school in Chelmsford yesterday led to some concern over an alleged weapon. It turned out to be a pellet gun, and the student in question had only had it a short time.
In North Bay, Trout Lake could see an additional 83 lots developed. Some residents say they’re upset, while others are looking forward to severing their land and seeing it sold. Currently, the policy allows for no new lot creation on or around Trout Lake.
From the good news file, three new swim programs for kids are being offered at the Sportsplex pool in Timmins. Sponsored swims, the programs are running on Friday Nights for Grades 3 to 8 running for seven weeks, beginning on November 7th.
A new non-profit initiative, in Elliot Lake, has recently launched to address the need for reliable and affordable transportation for out-of-town medical appointments. The organization provides round-trip services to Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie.
Municipal work to revitalize Memorial Park in downtown Sudbury has started up with crews fencing off the park’s north end and mobilizing equipment on site. They’re starting at the north end so its balance, including veteran memorials, is available for Remembrance Day Ceremonies.
Left turns and new signals have been proposed to improve Algonquin Avenue safety in North Bay. This is according to the Algonquin Avenue road safety review all to highlight steps to improve pedestrian safety along one of the North Bay’s busiest arterial roadways.
A special meal for veterans is coming to Timmins. St. Mary’s Gardens is having a Veterans’ Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 6 and are offering free meals for people who have served.
A new provincial regulation has set some of Ontario’s fire services on a collision course of sorts. By July 1, 2026, every firefighter in the province, including those serving in volunteer departments, must be fully certified to the National Fire Protection Association Level 1 and Level 2 standards or risk being unable to perform their duties. That said, while Manitoulin Island municipal fire services embrace new provincial regulations, they are already asking for more time.
The Sault Surge Aquatic Team is making waves after hosting the first North Eastern Ontario swimming meet of the season this past weekend. Almost 250 athletes representing 10 clubs attended the competition. Eighty-nine local athletes represented the local Sault Surge Aquatic Team starting the season off successfully with 353 new personal best times and winning 49 individual events.
