Good morning, Greater Sudbury! Here are a few stories to start your day on this Monday morning.
Heat warning issued as temperatures to hit near-record highs
With temperatures slated to hit near-record levels, Public Health Sudbury and Districts has issued a heat warning for the Greater Sudbury area, effective Monday. Also affected area: West-Nipissing, French River, Markstay-Warren, St. Charles, Espanola, Massey and Killarney, Manitoulin Island, Gogama, Foleyet, Chapleau, and Missinaibi Lake. “Although some individuals are at higher risk, anyone can suffer from heat-related illnesses,” Public Health Sudbury and Districts Health Protection division manager Burgess Hawkins said in a media release. “Everyone should take precautions.” Heat warnings are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada when the forecast rises for two days to 29 degrees Celsius or above during the day and 18 degrees Celsius or above at night, or the humidex is 36 or above.
Electric buses still on the way for GOVA Transit
The north star for Greater Sudbury Transit Services is still an entirely electric fleet of 59 conventional buses by 2035. GOVA Transit doesn't currently have any electric buses. City Transit Services director Brendain Adair said he anticipates tabling a Battery Electric Bus Feasibility Study and Fleet Transitional Plan with city council by the end of the year. “It is a very comprehensive plan that informs everything from route modeling to recommended infrastructure plans,” he said, adding that it will include a proposal for the project’s entire rollout.
Families support Greater Sudburians who have brain tumours
Diagnosed with a brain tumour at two months of age when a lump appeared on his head’s soft spot, Konnor Sharkey, 6, has consistently received the support of his extended family. This backing was apparent during Saturday’s Brain Tumour Walk at Bell Park, at which several people, including an aunt, cousins, grandparents, parents and siblings sported “Konnor’s Krew” shirts. During the walk, his mother, Jennifer, said the “krew” was still raising money, but were most eager to raise public awareness. “They’re not always easy to diagnose and spot,” she said of brain tumours, noting that Konnor’s was easy but this isn’t necessarily always the case. “If you feel off, it can be anything, from being nauseated all the time or feeling tired all the time, so get checked if something’s wrong.”
Six active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region
There are six active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region, the province announced in a media release issued on Saturday evening. These include two fires in the Greater Sudbury area, both located south of the city. A fire called Sudbury 13 (SUD013) is a 2.8-hectare fire considered “being held.” It is located approximately nine kilometres north of the community of Killarney and along the shore just west of the boundary of Killarney Provincial park. Smoke is visible in the area, and helicopter traffic may be seen overhead. There are two FireRanger crews committed to this fire. A fire called North Bay 7 (NOR007) is a 0.5-hectare fire which is under control. This fire is located at the west end of Porcupine Lake between Mashkinonje and French River Provincial Parks.
Horizon student brings home national Skills Canada silver
Evan Lafontaine, a grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique l'Horizon (Val Caron), distinguished himself at the Skills Canada national competition by winning the silver medal in Precision Machining. Held in Quebec City on May 30 and 31, the competition gave many young Canadians the chance to compete in a national trades and technologies competition for students and apprentices.
