911 calls are on the decline in Sudbury. Community Paramedic Wellness Clinics are working to improve the health of people in community housing.
The 51 Squadron of 22 Wing CFB North Bay was out this week, collecting non-perishable food for the North Bay Food Bank. Efforts turned over 830 lbs. of food.
As new locations are sought for the emergency shelter, councilors are calling for transparency and a public process.
At this week’s meeting, there was an informal update on moving Living Space.
In Sault Ste Marie… People’s Road will reopen to traffic today at 5 p.m.
Following this, the #3 Korah Road bus will resume its regular route and schedule.
Algoma residents will pay more as public health budget hits $18.47M in 2026. A nine-per-cent for the second straight year has been approved.
To keep in line with the consumer price index Gore Bay council has approved a 2.9 percent increase to the remuneration of its employees. It will come into effect January 1st of next year.
Sudbury city council has not yet turned the key on whether they’d like gateway speed limits. Gateway speed limits include signs alerting motorists of the speed limit as they enter and exit an designated area. A broader report with context around how 40 km/h gateway speed limits are proposed to impact longer-term traffic safety efforts will be presented to city council members in March.
Sudbury Police are reminding residents that they will be stopping vehicles this weekend, as part of the festive R.I.D.E. campaign. The goal is to keep everyone safe while on the roadways.
The City of Sudbury said it has moved a volunteer-run organization called Sudbury Outreach Services, to the Energy Court tent encampment. The goal is to increase services being offered there.
In North Bay the downtown will be shut down from 6pm – 9pm. The “Old-Fashioned Christmas Walk” is on once again… the free, annual community event will features the magical lighting of the Christmas tree, festive lights, and a cozy atmosphere. Other highlights include holiday caroling, a Winter Market, and a grand finale with fireworks.
After months of debate over how cut spending without reducing services, the Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) has settled on a 5.69 per cent ($1.3 million) municipal levy increase. At their recent meeting board members reviewed three budget scenarios.
Soo Pickleball seeking city support to resurface some local courts, when the time is right. They are at Snowden Park. Its all to move forward with its plans to advancement of the sport.
