Greater Sudbury has been involved in some cross-border trade diplomacy this week. Nearly 20 mining leaders and state delegates from Utah were hosted by the City of Greater Sudbury and its Invest Sudbury economic development branch.
The city of North Bay has cancelled another drone show, this one scheduled for tomorrow. It comes after at least two crashes during an event in July, narrowly missing spectators.
A southern Ontario school is launching a new initiative to address the shortage of veterinary care in northern Ontario. This September, the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph will welcome 20 students from northern Ontario, including some from Timmins, through the collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
In Sault Ste Marie, Goulais Avenue in from Second Line to St. Basil Drive will be closed to drivers today. The city said the closure will allow for the construction of an underground duct bank. Drivers are being thanked for their patience and cooperation.
The Municipality of Huron Shores is reminds residents and visitors to watch their volume during the final week of August. The city says a Noise Control By-law is in place to help protect the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of our community.
Three new wildfires were confirmed in the latest report from the MNRF. One is already out and two are continuing to burn. North Bay 14 is on the north side of French River, about 4.5 km south of Sandy Island on Lake Nipissing. This fire is 1.5 hectares and not under control.
Sudbury Police say they have activated a network of stationary Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems at 16 strategic locations across the city. All funded by a provincial grant, the focus is community safety, security and wellness.
A Labor Day tradition returns to the North Bay’s waterfront Monday; The North Bay and District Labor Council is once again organizing a raft of activity along with cost free rides on the carousel and train.
Smooth Rock Falls is moving ahead with the next stage of its economic development strategy. To that end they’re seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for new residential developments.
Meanwhile, the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society is looking for a new executive director. This senior role would report directly to the board of directors and is responsible for advancing the humane society’s mission through able leadership, community partnerships and strategic growth.
The Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is launching a Virtual Home Waiting Room. For Emergency Departments’ non-urgent condition patients, it’s for those who would rather wait in the comfort of their home or other location and do not want to wait in a hospital waiting room.
