Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre is urging the province to intervene to reverse LifeLabs’ decision to close Sudbury’s laboratory this spring. It will put 40 out of work. Lefebvre made his plea public in a media release issued through his office.
West Nipissing council is considering revising the municipality’s short-term rental by-law, which could ease restrictions for property owners. The law has been on the books for close to two years now and is available on the municipality’s website.
Local students are making the grade when it comes to improvements in math. Students with the Algoma District School Board showed notable improvement in EQAO results last year with Grade 6 math students leading the way.
Take care if you’re on the roof removing snow. The director of growth and infrastructure for the City of Timmins says snow on your roof can cause structural damage, right up to the roof collapsing and it’s best to hire professionals.
The city of Elliot Lake says that Rural Ontario Development Program Applications Begin Soon. The second such intake is approaching and local services boards and not-for-profit organizations in rural Ontario can apply.
The Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village says two more sleeps until they open for the season. Saturday, January 17 will mark the start of the season, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Skiers, snowboarders and tubers, are all welcomed for the opening.
Sault hospital warns residents about a scam. Local residents are being warned not to share personal or financial information with anyone claiming to be soliciting on behalf of the hospital without official verification
The cost of city buses is Sudbury continue to increase. From $564K apiece in 2018 to $970K for the new clean diesel buses. In a limited tender the city has agreed to purchase six GOVA Transit clean diesel buses at a total cost of just over $5.8 million ($5,824,960)
The Ontario government is investing $6.2 million in Canadore College and Nipissing University. Just over $3.2 million ($3,237,123) is headed to Canadore College, while just $3 million (3,014,407) is coming to Nipissing University. The investment will provide upgrades and prepare students for in- demand jobs.
A rise in the number of counterfeit bills being used has prompted a warning from police. Fakes of $50 and $100 bills are being reported in Timmins and other northeastern Ontario communities and residents are asked to check their bills and speak to their bank if unsure.
Due to the very cold weather, the city says it’s wise for homeowners to let your cold water run as a preventative measure to keep your pipes from freezing. A small flow, approximately the diameter of a pencil, is all that is required to reduce the risk of frozen service.
Sault Area Hospital is advising the community to be cautious about potential fundraising scams invoking the hospital’s name. Apparently, someone is calling residents claiming to be raising funds for a children’s magazine feature. It is not tied to the hospital and residents are reminded to be wary.
In Temiskaming Shores, paramedics in the areas are receiving new funding to help deal with the high stress and heavy effects of their work. It’s coming through DTSSAB. It will go to help fund the paramedic well-being program. An essential service for those working on the front line.
