Classes at Laurentian being bumped back, others going online
Classes at Laurentian University in Sudbury, are bumping the start of the winter semester to later than usual. Classes will now resume on Jan. 17th of next year. The school says they have yet to determine the delivery method of classes for the next semester. They do indicate that their course will be issued by the Health Unit.
Meanwhile, Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie will offer all of its classes virtually starting Jan. 10. Nipissing University in North Bay has said all of its classes will be offered online until Jan. 28.
Travel Advisory issued for Motorists
Environment Canada has issued a travel advisory to Motorists. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Near North Board to cover costs for 1 RA test for staff
The Near North District School Board says as students head home with 5 rapid antigen tests, each, they will reimburse its staff for the cost of one rapid antigen test before returning to school in early January. Senior staff received a request from union partners to provide its members with rapid antigen tests before they leave for Christmas break.
Timmins Police issue warning to aggressive panhandlers
Timmins Police are issuing a warning regarding aggressive panhandling. While it’s not illegal to ask for money, police say the complaints are in the area of strip malls and other retail locations. Solicitation that is aggressive, obstructive or intimidating could lead to charges under the Safe Streets Act of Ontario.
COVID-19 Case found at Cochrane Public School
A case of COVID-19 has been reported at Cochrane Public School. The principal of the adjoining Cochrane High School says there’s no exposure to staff or students at the elementary school. Neither are there any confirmed cases at the high school.
Low-risk exposure issued over Porter Flight
Algoma Public Health is reporting a low-risk COVID-19 exposure on a Porter flight. The flight is Porter flight PD683 from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie on Dec. 16 travelled between the two cities between 9:30 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Passengers who sat in rows four through eight and flight crew who served those rows are advised to self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.
Bigger issues order over boulders blocking Lake Wanapitei
Mayor Brian Bigger says boulders placed along Poupore Road West, now need to be moved. They were intended to block access to Lake Wanapitei. A civic petition earlier this summer requested that the city block access to the lake at this location. Bigger says now people are looking outside will be looking to put ice huts on the waterway in the next few months.
Greater Sudbury eliminating 24/7 service for recycling drop off
The city is of Greater Sudbury says they’re eliminating the 24/7 service at its recycling drop-off. All to save move at the depot, starting Jan. 1, the Frobisher Street blue bin location will still be open daily — including Saturday and Sunday — but only from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The change from 24 to 14 hours per day will save approximately $90,000 per year in operating costs.
North Bay Police looking for break and enter suspected
The North Bay Police Service looking for a suspected wanted for a break and enter. It happened at a residence in the 500-block of Third Avenue East. Police said the break-in occurred Saturday around 1:10 p.m. The suspect is described as 5’7, male, tanned complexion and curly brown hair.
City council seeking a $10-a-day child care program
North Bay City council is asking Ontario to sign a $10-a-day childcare program with the Federal government. This follows a motion in support of one sent to them from the City of St Catharines. Currently, an infant up to 18 months is $47 a day, preschool up to age 5 is $39.50 a day, while before and after school is $21.25 a day. Currently, there are over 2,000 kids on the waitlist in Nipissing alone.
Timmins Police charge woman with break and enter
The Timmins Police Service has charged a local woman with break and enter. This follows an incident that occurred at a Riverside Drive hotel during the noon hour of Sunday, Dec. 19. As a result of the incident, a 28-year-old of Timmins is facing a number of charges.
Prince Township reaches training goal for personnel
It’s taken two years, but Prince Township Volunteer Fire Department has reached a goal when it comes to training. Fire Chief Steve Hemsworth announced on Zoom that the firefighters’ intensive training, along with new equipment that met standards set by the National Fire Protection Association, will permit them to perform interior attacks on structure fires.
