Greater Sudbury hoping to keep tax increase to 3.9% for 2021
The City of Greater Sudbury is looking at prepping the municipal budget the coming year. It’s slated for City Council’s review and approval early in 2021. The goal is to prepare a plan that delivers public services within a 3.9 per cent property tax increase over 2020.
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Parking fines and fees will be going up in Timmins in 2021. Monthly parking will increase incrementally by $5 over the next five years. Meanwhile, parking tickets will double from $8 to $16 for early payment. After five days, the fine will be $20 which is up from the current amount of $12.
2 new cases of COVID-19 in Greater Sudbury
Among COVID-19 counts this weekend, Public Health Sudbury and Districts confirmed two new cases of COVID-19. Both are from Greater Sudbury. One of the most recent cases has been identified as travel-related.
North Bay Police searching for suspects wanted for a break-in
North Bay police are searching for three suspects involved in a recent break-in. It happed at a business in the 1300 block Hammond Street. Three suspects forced their way through a window and removed two laptops and some power tools. The suspects then stole a 2006 silver Acura car that was parked on the property. The vehicle was recovered abandoned Friday in the Rose Avenue area of North Bay.
Expansion planned for Finnish Resthome in the Sault
And the Finnish Resthome in Sault Ste Marie is planning an expansion. It’s all to accommodate an anticipated surge in demand from baby boomers needing housing and care options. The group estimates an average of 25 to 30 construction workers and tradespeople will be employed daily during construction, which is expected to take between 18 and 24 months.
Expansion planned for Finnish Resthome in the Sault
A Greater Sudbury driver has been charged after rear-ending a police cruiser. It happened Saturday night at around 8:30 pm on the Kingsway near the intersection with Bancroft Drive. It happened while the cruiser was stopped investigating another incident. Thankfully, nobody was injured in the collision.
Polar Bear Habitat will stay open – Mayor
Cochrane Mayor Denis Clement says the Polar Bear Habitat will remain open, despite an apparent cessation of negotiations. The habitat’s board has ended negotiations to take over its operation. The mayor said in a statement, just ahead of the weekend, there is no intention to close the facility and staff will continue to provide world-class care to its inhabitants.
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ADSB looking at a surplus for 2020
Algoma District School Board the extra dollars have been helpful after ending the 2019-2020 financial year surplus. $2.8 million. The English public board did not spend as much cash as anticipated in some areas, including busing and professional development, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board says the surplus will help the board cover additional costs related to personal protective equipment, technology, extra staff help for technology supports and staffing needs for the 2020-2021 school year.
