Greater Sudbury is showing a boost when it comes to jobs. Pushing back on a national trend, the municipality has added 3,600 jobs — most of them full-time — over the past two months.
Two Near North District School Board (NNDSB) trustees have resigned. Chantal Phillips and Jeanie Fuscaldo’s letter of resignation was included in the June 10 agenda package. This marks the third resignation from the board since its election in 2022.
OPP say they demolition work at the South Porcupine location isn’t affecting services. Demo work has started at Legion Drive and Harold. The building used to be the District 15 headquarters. But it’s been vacant for quite a few years and it doesn’t meet any accessibility standards.
An SUV crashed into a downtown house yesterday in Sault Ste Marie after a two-vehicle collision at the corner of March and Albert streets. Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after 6 p.m. It involved a blue pickup truck and a black sport-utility. What lead to the crash isn’t clear.
Elliot Lake council approved a staff recommendation to set a building permit fee of 1.1 percent of the project value. This is for large projects not specifically covered by the city’s existing fee schedule.
The French public-school board in Timmins has named its leader. Natalie Joncas-Raymond has been appointed as the director of education and secretary-treasurer effective Sept. 5 for the fall school semester.
Two Near North District School Board (NNDSB) trustees have resigned. Chantal Phillips and Jeanie Fuscaldo’s letter of resignation was included in the June 10 agenda package. This marks the third resignation from the board since its election in 2022.
A new report recommends that the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) hold onto the former Widdifield Secondary School and not list it for sale. In June 2024, the board gave itself a year to draft a report about what to do with the former school.
The City of Greater Sudbury needs more public-use electric vehicle charging stations, according to a municipal report that city council members unanimously supported during Tuesday’s meeting.
Gore Bay’s healthcare community has welcomed new addition to its team of physicians. Dr. Irfan Shahwani will join the Gore Bay medical team later this summer or early this fall. This brings the clinic’s number of resident doctors to 5.
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority says nearly 100 paddlers will be taking on the journey from Trout Lake to Mattawa on Saturday. 55 canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are taking part in the 64 km Mattawa River Race, from Olmstead Beach in North Bay to the Mattawa Island Conservation Area, Another 15 people will join the last 13 km, leaving from Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.
Ground repairs to Hollinger Ball Park will come in time for Rock on the River. The city says they have worked to put the Festival and Events Committee at ease.
The sale of the former General hospital in SSM is expected to take a few more weeks to complete. The purchasers are waiting for an environmental report, which should pave the way for the deal to close.
