Laurentian University’s new Institute for Northern Housing Innovation has secured Provincial Funding. More than $500,000 dollars ($512,544) in funding from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security through the Training, Equipment and Renewal Fund (TERF).
North Bay is in full bloom as national judges are in town. Two national judges review community appearance, environmental action, heritage conservation, tree management, landscape, as well as plant and floral displays. North Bay earned a five-out-of-five bloom rating last year, and a special mention for Northern Pines Crisis Centre.
Timmins Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing youth. 13-year-old Cameron is a white male, approximately five feet eight inches and 140 pounds, with a thin build. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue shorts, and yellow Nike shoes. He was also carrying a black backpack.
The city of Sault Ste Marie will host an information session this coming Monday, July 28. A consultant recently completed a comprehensive parking study focusing on downtown. The goal is to determine how much parking is needed and identify opportunities for improvement.
It’s a good news, bad news situation. North Shore Health Network says coverage has been found for the ER this Friday, that’s tomorrow, in Thessalon. That said, the Richards Landing closure will stand.
And from the wild side, a Police Officer in St. Petersburg, Florida, is getting props for fighting off a goose while helping a family of ducks. Despite using a branch, there were no injuries. The duck family crossed safely and moved on… while a few onlookers quacked a smile.
Two kayakers are doing okay after getting lost on the Onaping River this week. Evidently, the Royal Canadian Air Force was called in a chopper. It happened at around 11:30 p.m. yesterday. The two are in good health.
Residents are being reminded to keep their food and garbage secure after more than 30 bear sightings were reported to the province in the last two months, especially in one area, just north of the Town of Parry Sound. Thankfully, there have been no incidents nor reported injuries.
In North Bay… the Armstrong Park Boat Launch will be closed today and tomorrow for dredging work. Due to permitting restrictions, this work can only be carried out at this time of year. The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their understanding.
Those in the 0-100 block of Whittaker Street in Sudbury may have Police in the area, as an investigation is under way following a fire Tuesday morning. The second fire in the past 4 months, it has now been declared suspicious.
Heads up… a space for a small food batk in Val Gagné is now wanted. The Cochrane Food Bank coordinates the operations of food banks between Haileybury and Hearst, as well as Moosonee, and they’re looking for another space.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed for the 2025 season. Ontario Parks made the announcement yesterday, noting the severe storm on June 21, resulted in extensive damage from the falling trees, and conditions remain hazardous.
New findings from CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) say Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is changing driver behavior. According to the research, ASE cameras are influencing habit changes in drivers in two ways: drivers are either slowing down or avoiding ASE cameras altogether.
A former church on Melville Road in Sault Ste Marie will become a 12-unit rooming house. The property owner submitted a rezoning application, which was approved by the city council. The rooming house will include three shared washrooms, two kitchens, and laundry facilities.
Helicopters will drop weed killer on some North Shore forested areas this summer. MNR says the glyphosate-based herbicide is meant to help the regeneration of conifer trees that have been cut down.
