The planning committee of city council has approved grants totaling $55,000 toward two commercial building renos. 479-495 Notre Dame Ave. in Sudbury’s Flour Mill neighborhood and 603 Main St. in Lively.
Some North Bay-area parents are still waiting for answers as a school bus strike stretches to day 4. It pertains to Alouette Bus Lines. Union says it’s willing to sit down with employer but hasn’t heard back.
Sault College will launch a paramedic-training program. Slated to start this fall, it’s to address the demand for several hundred emergency health workers in Northern Ontario in the next few years.
Black River-Matheson council table is looking to fill some vacancies. Applications are now open. This is after their Ward 5 councilor is moving. Applications are open until March 6 at 4:30 p.m.
The Municipality of Huron Shores is looking to fill summer positions. Specifically in Iron Bridge and in Little Rapids. Roles include Parks & Rec, Fire Department Assistant and admin and tourism services.
The Temiskaming Shores Skate Club says they’ll play host to their “Family Vacation” carnival this coming Saturday. It’s being held at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena, and a cash donation is appreciated.
The discussion is ongoing on how to curb narcotics related incidents, nearly doubled last month, compared to same time one year ago. Public Health Sudbury and District say Sudbury Paramedics responded to 60 such calls in January of this year as opposed to 36 such calls in 2025.
The North Bay Police Service will be adding to the ranks with five new auxiliary officers. They started their training about three weeks ago, and they’ll be going through rigorous training weekly over the next several weeks, graduating on March 10, getting to work in the community.
Addiction and homelessness advocates in Sault Ste. Marie have a new aid… a new 24/7 outreach and wellness response team. It’s part of a two-year, $3.5 million federal investment. It takes the form of three outreach and mobile wellness vehicles – two SUVs and a former ambulance.
A reminder is going to city drivers and cyclists… stop for the flashing lights. Crosswalks are active on Airport Rd., just west of College St.; Mountjoy St. at Fifth Ave. and in Porcupine. City Hall is already getting complaints that some aren’t stopping, and compliance is requested.
Repairs at Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena remain on budget and on schedule. That’s according to an architect report provided to city council this week. That said, while a diagram shows a rendering of the Rogers Arena as it may appear upon completion, it may still be subject to change.
The federal government’s 2 billion Trees Program has directly benefitted Ontario, including northern regions. Over 988 million trees were committed nationwide as of June 2025, and now, almost 200,000 new trees to come warmer weather are expected to take root in region.
