Good morning, Nickel City! Here are a few stories to start your day on this Thursday morning.
Sudburian Marc Mayer named to the Order of Canada
Sudburian Marc Mayer has been named a member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to fine art as an administrator and curator, both in Canada and worldwide. The Order of Canada is presented by the Governor General and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. A Franco-Ontarian, Mayer moved away from Sudbury to pursue his career, but many may remember his family. His mother, Madelaine, was a legal secretary while his uncle, Réo, operated a small gallery in the basement of his shop, Harvey’s Surplus (which later becoming City Surplus), where he showed artists such as Norval Morrisseau. But it is his father, Gilbert ‘Gil’ Mayer, a local actor and TV personality, who Northerners of a certain age will remember best as he was better known as CKSO-TV personality Marcel Mucker.
Ontario pharmacists now able to provide common prescriptions
The province has taken steps to make it easier and more convenient for Ontario residents to get prescriptions for some of the most common medical ailments.The new policy comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Local pharmacists will be allowed to provide prescription medicines for 13 of the most common ailments among residents. The Ministry of Health said this will include medicines for common rashes, pink eye, insect bites and urinary tract infections, just by presenting a valid health card. The province said this service makes it more convenient to access care by removing the need for a doctor’s office visit and will come at no extra cost to Ontarians. “Stopping by your local pharmacy for quick and easy access to treatment for some of your most common ailments increases your access to the care you need closer to home,” said Deputy Premier and Health Minister Sylvia Jones.
Sudbury police officers cleared of wrongdoing in man’s arrest
Two Sudbury police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in carrying out the arrest of a Sudbury man last summer, after Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) responded to a call involving a fight and an alleged stabbing. It was discovered that one individual suffered a hand injury during the evening. The man was taken to hospital after his arrest and treated for a broken knuckle. Because of the injury, the incident was investigated by Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU). SIU Director Joseph Martino has determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that any of the officers comported themselves unlawfully throughout their engagement with the man. There was no basis for proceeding with criminal charges in this case, said the SIU report. As per SIU’s investigation, the incident occurred on Aug. 29. GSPS officers were dispatched to investigate a fight call in a residential area. The two men involved were neighbours. Each person made calls to the 911 centre, asking for help.
Meet Dusko, GSPS’s new K9 patrol dog
Greater Sudbury Police Service has introduced a new K9 member to the local service. Dusko, a year-and-a-half old Shepherd from Poland, is now partnered with veteran GSPS Const. John Robinson, who has been a canine handler and member of the Emergency Response Unit for several years. Robinson and Dusko recently returned from the 16-week dual purpose Patrol and Detector course with the Halton Regional Police Service, said a GSPS news release. During the K9 course, man and dog trained in such disciplines as obedience and control, tracking, area searches, building searches, evidence searches, suspect and missing person searches, suspect apprehensions, detection of drugs, firearms and ammunition and assisting specialized units during high-risk situations.
West Nipissing OPP investigating snowmobile thefts
The West Nipissing Ontario Provincial Police detachment is currently investigating two snowmachine thefts that occurred between Dec. 22 and Dec. 26. On Dec. 23, West Nipissing OPP was dispatched to a residence at 700 Camp Rd. in Moncrieffe Township, north of Greater Sudbury, in response to a theft of a snowmachine, a grey 2021 Polaris 850 snowmachine. Then, on Boxing Day, officers with West Nipissing OPP were dispatched to a property on Highway 17 in Markstay-Warren for a report of another stolen sled. That sled is a red and black 2021 Skidoo AHM,” OPP said in a Dec. 29 news release.
Registrations now open for La Brunante 2023
Les Concerts La Nuit sur l’étang is inviting all groups and solo performers to sign up for workshops at la Brunante 2023. “The three days of training will be capped off by a concert,” said Pierre Paul Mongeon, managing director. “La Brunante was created 40 years ago with the expressed purpose of forming the next generation of performers and producers.”’ The workshops will be held at College Boréal in Greater Sudbury from April 28-30. The sessions are open to all French language performers from across Ontario. Candidates are asked to go to LaBrunante.ca and click the link named "Formulaire d’inscription".
No fooling, high of 8 degrees expected today
Expect a high of 8 degrees today with periods of rain ending in the afternoon and then cloudy with a 40-per-cent drizzle. The wind will be southwesterly at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, then becoming light in the afternoon. The temperature will fall to 5 in afternoon. For tonight, expect cloudy skies, a 40-per-cent chance of more showers and a low of -2.
