Negotiations resume today involving college support staff who have been on strike for two weeks. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union and the College Employer Council will sit down with a Ministry-appointed mediator.
Greater Sudbury has a new chief of fire services. Rob Grimwood of Mississauga is now at the helm, as current Fire and Paramedic Services Chief Joseph Nicholls is set to retire this week.
OPP in HARLEY TOWNSHIP in Temiskaming are looking for a vehicle that came in contact with a child crossing the road to get on the school bus. The incident happened just before 8 a.m. yesterday. The child was taken to the hospital for treatment.
North Bay council will weigh in on a $720K subsidy to support the Jack Garland Airport, come the final departure of Air Canada in January. It means up to $60,000 per month in subsidies will be provided to help sustain its regional airport through September 2026
Reports indicate that layoffs have begun at Algoma University. Last week, the university announced that 50 to 75 jobs are on the chopping block this fall, as the university contends with budget shortfalls and plummeting student enrolment.
Six years after it allowed the practice, Ontario will ban speed cameras. In October, when the house returns, Doug Ford’s Government will introduce legislation that prevents cities and towns from operating automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, he said. Instead, the government will create a new fund for other traffic-calming measures like speed bumps, roundabouts, raised crosswalks, curb extensions and signage.
Delegates from airports across Ontario will gather in Sudbury next month. All for the 40th anniversary convention and trade show of the Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO). This year’s event is expected to include keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and the annual general meeting, which will include the election of a new board of directors.
Construction work at the intersection of Lakeshore and Marshall Park drives in North Bay is set to begin on Monday. The city says crews will be installing temporary traffic signals, signage, and remove existing infrastructure.
Two Girl Guides of Canada chapters are warning of a potential scam involving their famous cookies. Both the Sault Ste. Marie and Marathon chapters have posted online about individuals soliciting money for cookies on social media – even though they aren’t affiliated with Girl Guides. They advise caution and when it doubt contact the Guides directly.
Timmins City staff are now into the designing and planning stages for a major redevelopment project in the events area of Hollinger Park. This follows the green light from city staff. This marks another upgrade for the enclosed south section of the historic park, a section that has undergone several changes in recent years.
