The city of Sudbury is making changes to the way it determines who gets ice time at city arenas. The goal is to ensure that ice time is doled out according to registration numbers and that equity is respected.
The North Bay Police Service is alerting the public to a sharp increase in reported ‘grandparent scams’. Described as a deceptive scheme that preys on families by fabricating emergencies. Authorities are urging residents, particularly older adults, to be extremely cautious of unsolicited calls where the caller claims a loved one is in urgent trouble.
The Cochrane District Services Board is looking overseas to help address its ongoing paramedic shortage. The proposal on the table is to recruit up to eight fully licensed paramedics from Australia. Evidently, there are approximately 3,000 Australian paramedics with no available pathway for work.
Samsung says it wants to develop a 12-acre industrial site in Sault Ste Marie. That said, a small number of staff are planned at a proposed battery project on Great Northern Road.
The City of Greater Sudbury is promoting its recent efforts to grow the local economy. It’s tied into a progress update on its 2023 Innovation Blueprint. The blueprint sets a vision for Greater Sudbury by 2038, placing critical minerals at the forefront of its economic potential.
The Province of Ontario is seeking feedback in advance of 2026 budget. The public consultation process for the province’s 2026 budget is open, with a closing date of Jan. 30 to respond to an online survey.
St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has declared a hospital-wide outbreak. The declaration was announced in a news release and a corresponding social media post from the hospital. In response to the outbreak, visitation has been restricted to essential care partners until further notice.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is once again encouraging homeowners to test for radon gas. Said to be undetectable without a specialized long-term test, ideal testing should be done from September to April.
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for areas in and around Timmins, Cochrane and Iroquois Falls.
Major winter storm with heavy snow and blowing snow is expected. Total snowfall amounts of 25 to 45 cm with higher amounts possible. Significantly reduced visibility, to near zero at times, in heavy snow and blowing snow. Police have issued a travel warning ahead of the storm.
Sault Ste Marie says they will create a social media policy. Following an alleged controversial post, staff in Sault Ste. Marie have been told to create a social media policy.
