The city’s longstanding Elgin Greenway project is slated to gain its greatest leap forward to date this year. Work is anticipated to begin in April and include new asphalt and concrete curbs, pedestrian walkways on both sides of the road, and cycle tracks
Several deteriorated bridges on the Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System have been replaced thanks to provincial funding. $285,000 has been announced to ensure safe crossings over Antoine Creek and Francis Creek. It will include new infrastructure.
Snow removal continues this week in Timmins. The schedule for overnight snow removal, which is done between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., includes addresses on Jubilee and Westmount. Drivers are thanked for their patience and are asked to give workers space.
OPP are doing RIDE checks in the area, all in an attempt to “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” At least one driver, from Mississauga First Nation was given a tap on the shoulder. Drivers everywhere are reminded it is the law to stop for a RIDE check.
More than 300 were without power in Sault Ste Marie yesterday after a Snowplow hit a hydro pole knocking out the lights. It happened in the residential neighborhood north of Second Line East. There were no injuries, and power has been restored.
The Temiskaming Shores CVITP says they are providing free tax services to residents with a modest income and simple return. Income limits have increased, and for more information and specifics in the numbers residents should reach out individually.
More than $1.1 million in new provincial funding is accelerating cancer research in Sudbury. The goal is to support technology that could change how oncologists assess chemotherapy effectiveness. The investment, delivered through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, will help a clinical-stage molecular diagnostics company operating at HSN where the technology was first developed.
