Greater Sudbury Police launched their annual Festive Ride campaign. Check stops were on Walford Road next to DJ Hancock Memorial Park.
North Bay’s tree canopy will soon see stronger protection. This is after the City Council voted to adopt a new Tree Canopy Policy, which will guide the management, maintenance, and replacement of public trees.
Hiking water and sewer rates in Timmins has been narrowly approved. At this week’s Tuesday’s Timmins council meeting, the 2026 rates for water and wastewater were set in a vote of 5-4. In 2026, the water and wastewater budget is increasing 5.53 per cent, which includes a one per cent capital levy.
Winter gear, including hats, scarves and gloves, is available at Sault Ste. Marie Public Library’s branches for Sault Ste. Marie residents who need help to stay warm this winter. Items are available at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library and North Branch until Dec. 30th
Sudbury public health has passed a $32M budget for 2026. They say this this is to achieve stability despite provincial funding shortfalls and growing health demands. It avoided major program cuts but reallocated staff and will invest in technology, including AI, to create future efficiencies.
More in the name of highway safety is being discussed… Guy Bourgouin is renewing his push for safer highways with the reintroduction of Chad’s Law. The Mushkegwuk-James Bay MPP’s bill would make it illegal to pass on double solid lines in Ontario, something every other province already prohibits.
A team of Sudbury health-care providers has opened a new walk-in medical clinic. At the Four Corners in the city’s South End, it’s based at the Medical Arts building at 2009 Long Lake Rd., next to the Shopper’s Drug Mart.
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic board has announced its leadership team. At its annual organizational meeting this week, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board reaffirmed Shawn Fitzsimmons as chair for a fourth consecutive term while welcoming Shelly Warren as vice-chair
The Timmins Police Service is advising that Gordon Robert, who had been the subject of a missing persons incident, has been located. Gordon Robert’s well-being has been confirmed and no further concern is warranted.
To the world of sport, the Olympic dream is still alive for Sault curlers Brad Jacobs, E.J. Harnden, and Ryan Harnden. Round robin play in the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials wrapped up this weeknight in Halifax and all three players have moved on.
