Good morning, Greater Sudbury! Here are a few stories to start your day on this Thursday morning.
Laurentian creditors approve debt plan by a slim margin
Laurentian University’s creditors voted Wednesday in favour of its plan of arrangement, although sources tell Sudbury.com the debt plan passed by a slim margin. This vote paves the way to finally exit creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). The university expects to go back to court to finally exit CCAA creditor protection on Oct. 5. It had to be approved by a majority of the affected creditors, with the votes also representing at least two-thirds of the total dollar value of proven claims. The plan of arrangement was approved by 87.4 per cent of the number of eligible voters who cast ballots, which means the first test was met. Sources tell Sudbury.com the second test was also met, but by a much narrower margin. Creditors representing 68.9 per cent of the total value of the claims voted in favour, meaning the vote was only 2.2 per cent over the two-thirds threshold.
Adult onset allergies: A Sudbury woman’s frightening experience
A Sudbury woman's life has been dramatically changed ever since getting a routine medical injection in the summer of 2021. Within five minutes, while sitting in her car in the parking lot of the doctor's office, Kayla Gauthier knew something was wrong. At first she thought it was an adrenaline rush from getting a needle. Gauthier said getting a needle always made her nervous. She said she could tell that wasn't the case. She knew she was sick. And she was scared. She had just put her baby in the car seat. "My vision went completely black, I was unable to see anything at all. I was sweating, but I also felt cold, shaky and instantly weak. The rush of nausea was horrendous," Gauthier said. “With what little strength I had left, I opened the car door to puke, as I didn’t want it in the car or on me. The parking lot was full of puddles, and i
Public invited to sign a book of condolences for Royal Family
The public has been invited to sign a book of condolences in response to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, to be sent to the Royal Family on behalf of the community. The book will be available for signing in the main foyer of Tom Davies Square during regular business hours until 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. A couple hours after the book was made publicly available, several messages had already appeared. “It was an honour to have you as Queen,” signed one person. “Thank you for your lifelong service and dedication. Rest in Peace with your beloved Phillip.” Residents can also sign the national online book of condolences, available by clicking here.
The city’s six red-light cameras to go live Sept. 21
Running red lights at six Greater Sudbury intersections will soon result in more tickets being issued, with red-light cameras going live on Sept. 21. "There is nothing more important than the safety of our residents," Mayor Brian Bigger said in a media release issued by the city. Red-light cameras are proven to reduce right-angle collisions in intersections. This important program will make our roads a safer place for everyone, and I look forward to seeing the results.” The cameras were installed earlier this summer, at which time they began drawing the public’s attention despite not yet being equipped with the technology to issue tickets. Now that they’ve been fully set up and tested, tickets will begin being issued next week.
Public Health Sudbury raises COVID-19 risk index to high
Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) has changed the COVID-19 risk index rating for the local jurisdiction to high. In the past few weeks, the rating was listed as moderate. With the change to "high," PHSD advises the public to take extra precautions. The notice of the change was on the PHSD Facebook social media page and also on the PHSD webpage outlining details of the risk index. "Public Health recommends taking extra precautions related to limiting social gatherings, indoor masking and physical distancing, monitoring for symptoms and avoiding high-risk settings. Visit our Risk Index for more details. These precautions are in addition to staying up to date with vaccinations and practising personal protective measures," said a statement attached to the social media notice.
Cambrian launching new honours degree in business
Cambrian College is launching a new four-year honours degree program in business administration. The Sudbury college announced the new degree program on Sept. 14, saying the move makes it the first college in Northern Ontario to offer a bachelor of business administration degree (BBA). It is the second degree program Cambrian offers, with the first being the bachelor of science in nursing degree that was launched this month. “Increasingly, employers locally and beyond are looking for people with high levels of theory and job-ready skills, which is why Cambrian is fully embracing the opportunity to provide learners with Bachelor degree programs,” Cambrian College President Bill Best said in a news release. “At Cambrian, our forté is providing students with in-class learning and in-the-field experiences with employers. I think we have the best of both worlds here. It’s a program poised for immense success.”
High of just 15 today
Expect your Thursday to be mostly sunny but with a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. Fog patches will dissipate over the morning. Today’s high is 15 with a UV index of six, or high. Tonight, expect cloudy skies and a 30-per-cent chance of showers late in the evening and after midnight. Periods of rain are expected around midnight with up to 15 mm possible. The overnight low is 9.
