Sudbury Police says last year saw a 27.5-per-cent drop in use of force incidents, which is good news. De-escalation is said to have been key in the decrease.
North Bay City workers have reached a deal on a new contract. The union represents workers from various departments including parks and arenas, roads, water, and sewer.
A vote is coming Sunday, March 30.
Timmins has there’s more snow than usual for this time of year, At this time of year, the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority keeps a close eye on conditions across the Upper Mattagami Watershed. In their latest update, it reports the snow depth and water content conditions are above normal.
New paramedic base proposed for Sault Ste Marie’s east end. It’s to ensure faster emergency response and offer better resource distribution.
Westview Park in Elliot Lake will be getting a new pavilion this year. The decision was made at a recent council meeting after a great deal of discussion. The new structure, which has a high roof peak with a split design, is 30 by 50 feet in size and comes with a price tag just north of $200k ($205,278.12) plus HST.
A new inspection report has been issued and posted online for the Extendicare Countryside nursing home in Sudbury. Currently they are under a special order that forbids the home from accepting any new admissions.
Mattawa is overhauling their official plan. It’s been over 30 years since the original plan. This week, the town held a special meeting, to hear feedback from the public regarding the progress of the new plan.
Meanwhile, Timmins has a new man at the helm when it comes to emergency services. This week Scott Atkinson was officially named the new fire chief and community emergency management co-ordinator in Timmins. The new post takes effect April 1.
From the good news file… communities in around Sault Ste. Marie and Elliot Lake are celebrating March for Meals, raising awareness about this important program that helps provide healthy, well-balanced meals to seniors or those living with disabilities.
Sault Ste. Marie Police are looking for a person known to frequent the downtown core. Robert Crossley was last seen on Wednesday, March 12 in the 500 block of Albert Street East. He is described as a 30-year-old is described as six feet tall with an average build, black hair and green eyes.
Cambrian College’s main campus in Sudbury was closed today due to a power outage. That said some classes and other campus activities are cancelled until further notice.
First day of Spring, and right out of the gates… the Warriors of Hope paddling program in North Bay is looking forward to another season. An open house takes place 1 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday.
A new partnership – the first of its kind in Northeastern Ontario – is allowing Timmins and District Hospital patients to receive many services in their homes. “Hospital to Home” is in conjunction with Bayshore Health Care.
Meanwhile, the Sault Area Hospital Foundation is getting local support all toward the “future need in the medical imaging department. It’s all in support of the procurement process for medical equipment.
From the Good News file… Ontario home prices have marked its 16th month of stability. The proSingle-family home prices in Ontario have been stable since November of 2023 according to the Canadian Real Estate Association show.
A B.C. based company says it’s still working towards reopening the former Agrium phosphate min about 40 km south of Kapuskasing. The long-range plan is to mine phosphate and extract it and rare earth elements from existing tailings.
