Police are reminding area drivers once again to take their time and drive according to conditions. This is following a number of accidents on highway 11 south of North Bay.
A near-unanimous city council has approved $1.5 million ($1,526,720) in municipal support toward a 135-unit supportive housing project. It’s at 30 Ste. Anne Rd. The privately owned building is expected to begin accepting tenants sometime next month.
The North Bay Battalion is adding a coach to the injury list. Assistant Coach Bill Houlder is on the mend after sustaining injuries while snowmobiling. In short, he hit a moose. He is still actively involved in coaching via video as he recovers from the injuries.
Airport Rd. is closed today until 3:00pm. It’s effecting traffic between College St. and Westmount Blvd. It’s all while contractors’ finish installing the new pedestrian crossing. College and Westmount are the detour around the closure until it reopens.
Through funding provided by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the city is setting up CCTV cameras in the downtown core. The goal of this project is to provide a safer environment by assisting police with the ability to obtain evidence during investigations.
PUC Services have not indicated the cause of a power has been restored in the Pointe des Chênes area yesterday. PUC Services says 264 customers were affected in parts of Airport Road and Des Chenes Drive. They confirm the airport was not affected.
It’s Snowmobile Safety Week. It runs until Monday, February 16th. OPP is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. While snowmobiling is popular failing to take proper precautions can quickly lead to issues and even injury.
