Cambrian College is back open, partially today… following a power outage caused by an
electrical fire yesterday. Classes and other campus activities were cancelled, some until further notice.
Sundridge wants to be bear ready this spring. In taking steps to minimize human encounters with the bruins, council has passed a resolution to hold a public engagement session to educate the public on techniques to reduce bear encounters.
Timmins council has selected a site to set up 40 modular housing units for those in need of housing. It is city-owned rural land down Pine St. S., under a lease with the Cochrane District Services Board.
The North Shore Health Network is recovering from a cyber incident that began yesterday. The incident affected all three locations, Blind River, Thessalon and Richards Landing. There is, at this stage, no loss of data or corruption of files.
There were… believe it or not… 182 disappointed anglers in the Elliot Lake Ice Fishing Derby that took place in recent days. Not one registered angler caught a fish on Elliot Lake during the three-hour event Saturday afternoon. All the same prizes were still handed it out to the masses… reeling in the event.
Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan is receiving over $32,000 from the province. The one-time funding will allow Eastholme to purchase 10 bariatric beds, mattresses, and commodes.
Mail delivery in Timmins and the surrounding areas resumes today after being stopped yesterday due to the weather. Canada Post had issued a red delivery service alert for March 20. That suspends delivery for the day.
Delays continue for demolition of old hospital in Sault Ste Maire. The city’s CAO says unsigned contracts are behind a delay in the sale closing and eventual demolition of the former General Hospital building.
Sudbury is continuing their efforts to cast a vision for the downtown core. Residents were able to voice thoughts and concerns during the city’s Downtown Master Plan Community Workshop this week, while seeing the current plan.
Mining giant Vale is focusing on safety and production in Sudbury. This is following a meeting at the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce this week and a presentation on the company’s focus on having a “competitive edge” while operating safely and reducing costs.
The connecting link project in Timmins is moving back to the east end of the city. A contract has been awarded worth $21.7 million contract for Connecting Link work on Highway 101 from Crawford Street to the Porcupine River bridge.
The North Bay Police Service is looking to implement an Auxiliary Police Program.
Notably a number of officers got their start as an auxiliary officer, including chief Darryl Longsworth. They are looking to add eight auxiliary officers.
At Sault College, it was all pressed and dressed this week at the annual scholarships, bursaries and awards night. The event recognizes the academic achievements of the post-secondary institution’s students and saw more than $430,000 in financial support handed out.
