New efficiency could come at new costs
A report to the City of Sudbury’s Finance committee is slated to show both gains, and losses for those in need of emergency help. The proposal is to relocate Greater Sudbury’s fire and paramedic headquarters to a single site in the cities core, which, according to reports would significantly improve both department’s efficiency. The catch, is that it would mean spending $65 million on new digs. The report will be heard next week.
New deal between Northern College and Queens
Northern College in Timmins says they’ve inked a deal head to dig deep into higher learning with Queen’s University. This is all to off a new diploma-to-degree program designed to help ease the transition from college to university. It’s all for an online Bachelor of mining engineering technology program through the prestigious university. The Thursday release noted that the program is already exceeding enrollment targets and looking to grow.
Police receive new training for mental health
New training is coming for Sault Ste. Marie officers, to serve and protect those who… are dealing with mental health issues. A new report says that Soo Police will get 40 hours of mental health training to help them respond to Mental Health Act calls. This also includes recognizing mental health illness and medication and the role of substance abuse in mental illness along with de-escalation techniques in crisis situations.
New grants for ongoing Community Causes
Ten’s of thousands of dollars went out the door this week, thanks to the Sudbury Community Foundation and their fall grant celebration. $35,000 in grants went to community organizations including grants to YES Theatre and the Sudbury Women’s Centre. To date, SCF has granted out more than $1 million over the past 20 years.
Lowest Tax Levy in cities history coming?
It turns out a $1.5 million dollar infuse from the Province could ease a tax levy in North Bay for 2018. Reports say the magic number is currently sitting at 1.31 per cent, which if passed will be the lowest increase in 20 years. This is all slated to be discussed at a special budget meeting in just under two weeks’ time.
Give a toy, stuff an ambulance
If you’re planning on doing some Christmas shopping this Saturday in Timmins area, buy an extra toy for those in need. The Fill an Ambulance toy drive is back this weekend and the Cochrane District EMS and Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board are teaming up to fill an ambulance with toys for children in need.
