Greater Sudbury has entered 2026 with a 3.9% property tax increase. Increases are coming in for police (2.3 percent) along with water/sewer rates and funding for infrastructure.
Ambulance offload delays at the Sault area hospital are improving. Average times have dropped from 36 minutes to 10 minutes according to the latest numbers.
The ice fishing season is underway. It started on Lake Nipissing New Years Day. Callander Bay is already dotted with dozens of ice huts according to the latest numbers.
Those looking to remove large amounts of snow now have an option. The Spruce Street snow dump has been open to the public free of charge for those in need.
All school buses cancelled Monday for storm cleanup – It’s for Timmins, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls and Matheson. It’s all due to the snow still being cleared from the massive snowstorm a week ago.
It’s the first official business day of 2026 and the town has a new chief administrative officer. Daniel Gagnon, from Elliot Lake, brings a wealth of municipal leadership.
Residents are riding into 2026 with a property tax increase. 3.06% increase for residents. The Main Drivers are the OPP Public Health, and District Services.
The city of Temiskaming Shores is rolling out curbside recycling for industrial and commercial sectors. It’s all to improve waste management in the area.
Safety and Health Care are themes for 2026 according to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities. They would like to see the twinning of highways 17 and 11 along with quicker access to public health care.
More stay over options is available for the city. The numbers say Vrbo and Airbnb listings growing. The City of Sudbury does not have a specific short-term rental bylaw noting there regulations.
North Bay is spending $7.5 million to begin landfill expansion project. In short the Merrick Landfill will be at full capacity in 10 years, which is about how long it takes to get approval for an expansion.
A Sault Ste Marie teenager is missing. Mya Johnson is 14 and was last seen Saturday at about 9:20 p.m. in the area of Wellington Street East. She is 5-2 with a slim build, and long straight blue hair.
City crews continue to clear roads and sidewalks following the heavy snowfall. As residents dig out from the storm, city officials are urging contractors to assist with ongoing snow removal efforts.
The emergency department at North Shore Health Network’s Thessalon site is closed and will open once again tomorrow morning. The closure, effective until tomorrow at 8, due to physician shortages.
Residents and business owners are thanked for their patience, as Snow Removal Operations continue. Overnight snow removal started on the weekend, and everyone is thanked for their patience.
