In Sudbury, Volunteer marshals are needed for this weekend’s parade. It returns Saturday at 5 p.m. with a new, larger route downtown.
North Bay residents could see higher water and wastewater rates in 2026. If approved at the city council level, for many residents, an increase may mean an extra $3.58 to $4.18 per month, or $60 to $70 per year.
Timmins residents are being reminded to take care what they flush. Emergency repairs worth more than $1-million to date have had to be carried out on the city’s water pollution control plant up to this point.
A member of the Anishinabek Police Service is being called a hero. Constable Logan Lewis has been recognized for his dedication and responsive instincts during an incident at Harmony Beach this summer. This is after helping a young man who slipped under the water and was unresponsive. Thanks to Lewis, he has made a full recovery.
Elliot Lake pet tags for 2026 are now available. Those who purchase before Jan. 15 will qualify for a special reduced rate.
Sudbury Councilors have cleared the way for KED site rezoning. Kingsway Employment District’s owners purchased a city-owned parcel of land facing The Kingsway for $48,000 and are under discussion with the province to purchase additional land,
New rankings from the world’s largest platform connecting anglers with fishing guides says Lake Nipissing ranks number three in all Canada. FishingBooker’s list of the Best Ice Fishing Destinations in Canada for 2026, sees both fishing hotspots earning national recognition.
The first draft of the 2026 Timmins’ city budget is ready. Council is meeting tonight for a budget meeting. The proposed net increase for 2026 is 4.96 per cent. It includes a $1.5 million increase in the operating budget.
The Thessalon emergency department is closing for 24 hours. There will be a nurse practitioner on-site for urgent health concerns from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday
Sault Ste Marie city council wants to hear from taxpayers on where they want to see how next years dollars will be spent. Residents have until Nov. 28 to provide feedback to city council and staff on funding priorities. Council will deliberate the budget on Dec. 8.
Solutions are being sought for an encampment in central Sudbury surrounding the city’s only 24-hour warming centre. It has 56 according to city staff. Homeless advocates have been on the ground to provide aid.
OPP North East are now equipped with body-worn cameras. The rollout is part of a broader adoption of the technology across the Region. The cameras are worn on the front of an officer’s vest and are clearly visible.
