Greater Sudbury’s three post-secondary institutions say they’re pleased with a recent announcement from the Province of the end to the tuition fee freeze. It’s been 7 years running. The institutions said they look forward to learning more in the coming weeks about the specifics of how this funding will be implemented.
$1.4 million in additional provincial funding will support area emergency medical communications. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced a $1 million increase in base funding this week and over $400,000 in one-time funding for the North Bay Central Ambulance Communications Centre all in the coming weeks.
A watermain break affected homes and businesses on College Street from Airport Road to Westmount Boulevard yesterday in the Timmins area. The break also affected the intersection of Theriault Boulevard and Airport Road. Repairs were underway around 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 17, and they are completed into the evening.
An emergency water shut-off notice wanted handed for some on Bouck Road yesterday. It was all tied to an emergency water main break repair. Once repaired some experienced reduced water pressure and or water discolouration for a temporary period once the water supply has been restored, and patience was appreciated.
A local health centre welcomes a new and much needed physician to a growing health team. They say Dr. Carla Grottoli will bring patient-focused care to the Superior Health Clinic located on Queen Street clinic. A family medicine physician, she will join the team a treating patience effective March 1st.
A good news report, noting crime numbers have dropped in the dropped in the Englehart area. Not only that but the number of driving infractions are also trending downward. This is according to the latest localized police board statistics, and the public is being thanked for their positive interactions.
With limited funds available city staff have recommended a scaled-back rehabilitation of the College Street underpass. It would come at a cost of $8.7 million. In late 2024, city council members approved a vastly broader $25-million project which is being rethought.
Camping will return to Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park in May. This follows a downbust in June of last year. Officials say certain sections of the park, including the entire west side of the park, remain closed while repair work continues throughout the season.
Come warm weather… Ram Rodeo will be in Timmins for its 2026 circuit. The last time a professional rodeo made this region part of its circuit was in the early 1990s. It’s all going to be happening on June 12th and 13th, across Hwy. 655 from the district hospital.
The City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a significant weather event. Hazardous winter conditions are expected to continue overnight with snowfall amounts near 20 centimetres possible. Reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 60km/h.
Drivers are reminded to take care out and about today. A low-pressure system is expected to bring snow to the area and plenty of it. In addition, strong easterly winds are expected to cause a reduction in visibility due to blowing snow. Local utility outages are possible.
The numbers are in, and 2025 was a record year for fire calls in the Temiskaming Shores area. It was a busy year for area firefighters responding to an unprecedented 188 incidents and preventing $7.3 in damages.
