The City of Greater Sudbury says plows are on the roads for its annual test run for city and contractor snowplows, graders and other winter maintenance vehicles.
North Bay city council has approved the purchase of hybrid buses. It comes at a cost of $6.4 million. Of that the federal government is paying 73 per cent of the purchase cost.
A new program is bringing blood to those who need it. Ornge air ambulance service and Timmins and District Hospital are working together to provide Blood on Board for patient transfer and emergency flights.
East Algoma OPP are urging caution as thin ice forms on area waterways. While the temperature continues to drop it is far too early to test frozen waterways.
As it stands now, the Sudbury City tax levy for 2026 is down to 5.2%. Greater Sudbury Police Service cut more than $2M from their initial 2026 budget hike, which helped bump down the city’s tentative increase from 5.7% to 5.2%.
There were no injures following a house under construction in the Minnow Lake area. It happened this morning at around 6:30am… at a residence at Howey Drive and Somerset Street. The cause is still under investigation, but he said it doesn’t appear to be suspicious.
The Province of Ontario has announced $55K for Canadore College. It’s all to turn military training into college credit. The funding will help Canadian Armed Forces members receive college credits for their military training, aiding their transition to high-skill careers.
Sault Ste Marie’s new HART Hub has begun phased service rollout. Opened Oct. 1 after a nine-month provincial funding delay, officials at the facility report more than 1,000 service interactions already.
The city of Elliot Lake says Milliken area trails have been temporarily closed in order to allow for the installation of new fencing around historical shaft caps in the area. The public is being thanked for their understanding.
