Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
GSPS on the screne of a weapons complaint on Howey Drive
Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) members are in the process of responding to a weapons complaint at a residence in the Minnow Lake area, causing a disruption in local traffic. The complaint stemmed from a residence on Christakos Street and has resulted in the arrest of one individual. Investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the help the GSPS tactical and K9 units. Investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the help the GSPS tactical and K9 units. Read the full story here.
Fourteen forest fires burning in the northeast, five in Sudbury
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) identified three new forest fires in the Northeast Region since the last update by Sudbury.com, bringing the total number of active events to 14. Greater Sudbury Fire Services responded to two of these fires over the weekend alongside MNRF, Sudbury No.12, and No.14, in addition to numerous bush fires and reports of illegal burning. Read the full story here.
Ontario reports the biggest jump in COVID-19 cases since May 8
Public Health Ontario is reporting 460 new cases of COVID-19 today, which is the highest daily increase reported in the province since May 8. Today’s report indicates there were 11,383 tests processed since yesterday’s report. On May 8, when the province reported 477 new cases, the report indicated there had been 16,295 tests processed in a single day. Read the full story here.
Premier says anyone who wants to be tested for COVID-19, should be
The only way to bring up testing rates for COVID-19 is for everyone that feels they need a test, to get a test, said Premier Doug Ford in his latest address at Queen's Park Sunday.Ontario has made great strides since the pandemic began, he said, including increasing hospital capacity, establishing 129 assessment centres provincewide and will next week, be releasing a detailed testing strategy. Until a vaccine can be found, however, Ford said the best defence against this deadly virus is its detection and isolation, achieved through testing. Read the full story here.
Forest Fires from Espanola to Alban result in temporary closure of Hwy17
Highway 17 was closed in both directions for several hours Saturday due to a forest fire burning west of Highway 6 from one of several forest fires burning in the area. There were six active fires in the areas at the time including Espanola, Greater Sudbury and Killarney. Local fire crews and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry crews not only battled the fire, but also intense heat as the mercury soared to 30 C, with dry conditions persisting. Read the original story here.
Humans, not bats, are to blame for viruses causing pandemics, expert says
Viruses are naturally occurring entities. Viruses have existed on Earth long before humans and vastly outnumber humans. There are more viruses on Earth than there are stars in the universe or cells in the human body. As a cellular microbiologist who has studied the origin and development of infectious diseases and their prevention, understanding where infectious agents come from is as important, if not more important, to understanding how to combat the rampant spread of diseases within the human population. Read the full story here.
Local radio talks haircuts, opening the North and cheesecake with Premier Ford
Premier Doug Ford says he’s in desperate need of a haircut, but when it comes to reopening barbers and hair salons, he said that’s up to the chief medical officer of health to determine when it’s safe for that to happen. The premier spoke with KiSS 105.3/92.7 ROCK news director Nick Liard this morning on the air. In a short but wide-ranging conversation, Liard asked Ford about opening the North, keeping electricity rates low, the decision to end the school year, when larger social gatherings can happen again and haircuts. Read the full story here.
Manitoulin OPP charge 56-year-old with attempted murder
A 56-year-old man from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township was arrested Saturday, following two separate weapons complaints on Lee Valley Road. Members of the Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received the reports around 12:34 p.m. that evening and responded along with the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation Police and Sudbury-Manitoulin Emergency Medical Services. The individual in question was arrested without incident and as a result of further investigation, charged with Attempt to Commit Murder with Firearm contrary to section 239 (1)(a.1) of the Criminal Code. Read the full story here.
Youth charged for possession of around 1,500 contraband cigarettes
A young driver and passenger were charged with possession of contraband cigarettes on May 15, following a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township. Members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted the stop around 10:35 p.m. that evening, wherewith the assistance of the Ministry of Finance, they identified nine boxes containing cartons with a combined total of 1,001-2,000 unmarked cigarettes. Read the full story here.
Sun, cloud and a chance of rain
Mix of sun and cloud in the forecast for Monday and a high of 26 C, feeling more like 30 C with the humidex. Fog patches in the early morning to dissipate as it progresses. Southwest wind to reach 20 km/h in the afternoon accompanied by a 40 per cent chance of showers. UV index of 8 expected, or very high. Skies to clear in the evening and wind to lessen, as temperatures creep toward a low of 15 C.