Laurentian University and the union representing its faculty members, are back at the bargaining table. According to a media release, negotiations will be supported by a mediator as both parties continue to work towards a new collective agreement. Strike action has been going since January 19th.
The Province says testing is underway and station upgrades are moving ahead for the Ontario Northland train, but the exact launch date and ticket prices are yet to be announced. The Northlander, cancelled in 2012, is set to connect 16 communities from Toronto to Timmins, with a rail link to Cochrane.
A power outage impacted a section of Sault Ste. Marie yesterday, but the power has since been restored. Just over 900 (906) were without electricity in an area that includes Third Line East between Peoples Road and Great Northern Road. Drivers and residents in the area are thanked for their patience.
Laurentian University and the union representing its faculty members, is at bargaining table. Negotiations are being supported by a mediator as both parties continue to work towards a new collective agreement. Strike action has been going since January 19th.
Several hundred-year-old trees are now gone from Memorial Park. In short, the city says continued heavy pruning is not sustainable as it undermines the trees’ health, and increases the risk of failure that could cause damage or injury. In short, the trees must be removed.
The Timmins Police Service is asking for the help to locate a missing woman. 34-year-old Samantha is described as a Caucasian woman with dark brown wavy hair, brown eyes, 5’6″ weighing 200 lbs. She was last seen wearing black fitted coat, with black leggings.
The St. Vincent Place thrift store is looking for volunteers. The need is to help sort and price incoming donations, rotate stock, and keep the store tidy. Our store is open Monday to Friday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, and anyone interested should contact the location directly.
The Elliot Lake Arts Club is getting a boost for the youth art program. In an effort to make artistic experiences more accessible for local youth, the Silver Birch Centre has offered some support for the upcoming March Break program in a little over a month.
The work to close the gap on homelessness continues. Speaking at a recent meeting of DTSSAB housing services manager Steve Cox said the number of homeless people in the district averages at between 25 to 30 people, and there is no room for complacency.
