Extendicare Sudbury says all compliance issues at Countryside have now been resolved. This is after an inspection report by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) produced six issues of non-compliance.
The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) is looking to set up a meeting with North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico. Trustees voted to send a letter asking for a meeting to discuss continuing concerns about the low-barrier shelter, located across the street from Chippewa Secondary School.
Now that sledding season is over… more than a dozen snowmobile trail upgrades are on the way in Northern Ontario. The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is receiving more than $553,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for snowmobile trail upgrades across the north.
Sault College is holding two town hall meetings today to discuss apparent financial challenges faced by the school. The is as reports indicate the school has begun laying off staff and suspending programs after a sharp decline in international enrolment
Countertop recycling is poised to make a return to kitchens in Temiskaming Shores. The city council will consider a bylaw that would see the FoodCycler program come back this year and be made available to 50 households.
North East Tri-Board Student Transportation has announced this morning that all school vehicles in Timmins, Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Smooth Rock Falls, and Kapuskasing. The cancellations are due to weather warnings and advisories.
The Canadian Coast Guard is continuing to break the ice for the rest of ice. Operations are being carried in the Bruce Mines area, east of Sault Ste. Marie, slated for tomorrow.
Water/wastewater rates could jump. That’s if city council members support a recommendation by staff. Annual increases of six per cent have been proposed in a staff report which city council members will vote on during their April 22 finance and administration committee meeting.
The spring clean-up is coming for Callander township. It goes the week of April 28 to May 3. Drop-off day, where you can bring larger items to the bins at the Operations Yard at 100 Nipissing Street, takes place on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) said it has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that impacted residents of Skead Road. It was put in place last week. This was for select residents who receive water from the City of Greater Sudbury drinking water system.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds… say they won’t be in North Bay on Armed Forces Day this year, after all. Unexpected training delays during the off-season is forcing the delay.
They’ve rescheduled their appearance to August 27.
Timmins and area drivers, along with those in Cochrane – Iroquois Falls, and Kapuskasing and Smooth Rock Falls are being advised of a winter weather travel advisory. 10cm of snowfall is possible. Blowing snow, could lead to reduced visibility.
A special Elliot Lake city council meeting has been called for today. It’s all to receive a presentation about the provincial expansion of Strong Mayor Powers. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing says [Strong Mayor Powers] will help with building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario. The powers would kick in May 1.
Meanwhile the Ministry of Natural Resources – Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River district is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect in the district until Tuesday, April 22 at noon. Residents throughout the district, especially those located in the Goulais River watershed area.
