The city of Sudbury is adding 48 new units to its transitional housing inventory, and more than 100 affordable housing spaces. It’s all part of the work city council is doing to address homelessness, and some of the other issues that comes with it.
Sudbury residents are being asked to limit or defer visits to Health Sciences North, if they can, in the next few weeks due to a higher-than-usual number of Influenza A cases. This is also impacting wait times in the emergency room.
To the world of sports, after a nearly ten-year absence, efforts are underway to see senior football return to Chippewa Secondary School in North Bay. Money has been raised to purchase new equipment and uniforms for the team.
If you’ve got your 2026 calendar on the fridge yet, Northerners can catch a glimpse of the iconic Snowbirds next year. They’re scheduled to do a fly-past in Kapuskasing on Sept. 12. The Snowbirds have one demonstration planned for Northern Ontario on June 10 in North Bay.
Algoma District School Board held its inaugural meeting on December 9th announcing Elaine Johnston has been elected as the board’s new chair. Jennifer Sarlo, who has served as chair for the past 14 years, will continue in her role as trustee, representing Ward One of Sault Ste. Marie.
North Bay City Council has approved the water and wastewater operating budget for 2026. $31.1 million. It marks an increase of 5.27 per cent, or $1.45 million, compared to 2025.
The site of a former sawmill in Timmins is being favored for transitional housing and a designated site for encampments. Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau says it’s HOPE initiative 2.0. said services geared to the specific location.
Thirty athletes represented the Sault Surge Aquatic Team at the annual Border City Invitational this past weekend held in Windsor. Over 900 swimmers representing 21 clubs were in attendance with the Surge boys finishing 14th overall.
