More than a dozen new faculty members is being welcomed to Laurentian University once again this year. The school says They have a wide range of expertise and a shared passion for teaching.
An annual tree lighting is tonight in Kirkland Lake. It OPP’s fourth annual Tree of Hope Lighting at its detachment located on Duncan Ave. N. starts at 6 p.m. It’s being held in partnership with Beaverhouse First Nation and Matachewan First Nation.
A decision made this week by Huron Shores council means the permanent closure of the Dean Lake Bridge. Thus far it has prompted backlash from residents who say the move threatens public safety and daily life.
This morning Sault police responded to a truck that lost its load on Trunk Road at Capp Avenue.
The truck flipped and lost its load shortly before 9 a.m., with the metal contents ending up in the parking lot of Algoma Geriatric Services and the pharmacy. Thankfully, there were no injuries.
There are some new and familiar faces at city hall. This includes a new CAO and manager of human resources, who has 17 years of progressive HR leadership experience in the public sector.
The Sudbury Wolves hockey organization has issued an alert of a scam. This follows concerns of somebody trying to obtain personal information from fans and other members of the public. They wolves say this isn’t them, and to hit delete.
Nighttime temperatures are dipping below freezing, but the OPP is once again reminding residents to stay clear of rivers and lakes. Thin layers of ice have begun forming along area shorelines, but these early-season surfaces are not safe to venture onto.
The local branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is celebrating Mining Week Nov. 17-21. Key events include a webinar on cybersecurity defense in mining on Tuesday.
Sault Ste. Marie’s 2026 preliminary budget has been called. Currently, a 5.39 per cent tax levy increase is on the page. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is responsible for most of the budget, with an 11 per cent increase in their budget totaling $4.3 million.
Two new high-tech medical power stretchers are on their way to the Temiskaming Shores district. This comes with the approval of 80k purchase request to the District of Temiskaming Social Services Administration Board.
Police in Greater Sudbury have issued a public alert concerning a surge in counterfeit $50 and $100 bills circulating in the city. The warning follows multiple reports from local retailers, prompting a formal investigation into the source. If in doubt residents can check their bills with their bank.
