The future of tipping fee breaks at Greater Sudbury landfill sites remains uncertain, with staff presenting a number of options. Of the options, a report by City Solid Waste Support Services recommends a one-time spring tipping fee reprieve.
More than 26,000 tonnes of contaminated soil have been removed from the North Bay airport. It’s all in efforts to remediate lands around the Jack Garland Airport, which were contaminated by Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contained in the mid-1970s to the late 1990s.
For the second time in less than a year, two northern paramedics have helped welcome a new life into the world… all in the back of their ambulance. Timiskaming paramedics Brandi Ouellette and Natasha Albert helped deliver baby boy Liam Ellsworth Walters at the end of the month. Liam weighed in at six pounds, six ounces, and baby and mom are doing fine.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board has a new member. Amanda Williams was sworn in as a provincial appointee during this week’s police board meeting for a term lasting two years. She is the director of finance and administration at Avery Construction.
Elliot Lake is looking for ways to improve airport operations and increase revenue opportunities at the facility. Council approved the hiring of Explorer Solutions at $7,900 to conduct an Airport Operations and Opportunities.
Johnson Township is under a boil-water advisory. It came int place yesterday and is expected tp remain in place until further notice.
The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon has announced the appointment of Julie Chenard Azzi as superintendent of education. In a release, the board said she is an experienced leader who stands out for her extensive background and experience in education. She will assume her new position on Dec. 1.
Northern police chiefs are in North Bay today, launch Festive R.I.D.E. campaign. They say that road safety is everybody’s responsibility, and they’re calling on everyone to do their part.
Temiskaming Shore City council is looking at next year’s budget. That includes various scenarios for a $33 million municipal budget. It was given a look during its special Committee of the Whole meeting this week.
The Cochrane District Services Board says it plans to relocate the emergency shelter before the end of the year. At the Nov. 20 board meeting, it outlined the next steps in what they described as an urgent push to address homelessness in Timmins and across the district.
Algoma University is looking for people to volunteer to serve on its board of governors. Candidates should have knowledge or experience in one of a number of areas including accounting, finance, cybersecurity, governance, legal, and/or risk management.
Elliot Lake OPP, and those at the Central Region Headquarters remind drivers to be ready for wildlife and winter weather. Police say snow, ice and reduced visibility can make driving hazardous, and wildlife on rural roads adds another layer of risk.
