Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Residents reminded to use caution around streams and lakes this spring:
Conservation Sudbury held its annual Spring Flood Contingency Planning meeting last week at Tom Davies Square. The most recent information regarding snow and water levels was shared and preparedness for the upcoming spring runoff was discussed. Weather conditions directly influence the severity and duration of spring runoff to be experienced in the city's watersheds. Residents in low-lying and known-hazard areas will have to closely monitor developing conditions once the melt and runoff begins. Residents that experience overland runoff and flooding problems are advised to call 3-1-1 for assistance. This service operates 24 hours a day. Full story available here.
Fluoride-in-water issue pops up at city council:
Ward 10 Coun. Fern Cormier asked city staff Tuesday for all the information the city has about putting fluoride in the city's drinking water system. Cormier made the request Tuesday as councillors were reviewing the annual report on the state of the city's water system. He said it's an issue he and his colleagues are asked about all the time. The issue was in the news in 2016 when Nairn and Hyman Township council voted to remove fluoride from the community's water supply. The township has had fluoride in its water supply since the early 1990s, but passed a motion last April to remove it. The Sudbury and District Health Unit quickly condemned the move. Find out more here.
Wolves Generals retake series lead with win over Generals:
The Sudbury Wolves made their return to playoff hockey at the Sudbury Arena in style with a 3-2 win over the Oshawa Generals on Tuesday night. The Wolves took back the series lead and are now up by a count of 2-1 in the best of seven series. With the win, the Wolves guaranteed fans in Sudbury with at least two more home playoff games. Sudbury and Oshawa will get back at it Thursday night at the Sudbury Arena at 7 p.m.
Frustrated with the ER? HSN video tries to explain the wait:
Who among us hasn’t complained about the wait times in the emergency room at Health Sciences North? It’s a common question. Well, HSN has produced a video that tries to explain how the ER works, how it feeds into the hospital and how cases are prioritized to ensure those who need the most urgent care get it. Entitled “Why am I Waiting in the Emergency Department?,” the video was produced by Reframe Health Films, in collaboration with St. Michael's Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital and the Toronto Central LHIN. Check out the video here.
Maison McCulloch Hospice gears up for Hike for Hospice:
The Sudbury Hospice Foundation (SHF) kicked off its annual RBC Hike for Hospice in support of Maison McCulloch Hospice Tuesday morning at an event at the Hanmer branch of RBC. This year's hike takes place May 7 at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre in Bell Park with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and the hike commencing at 1 p.m. The annual hike is a major fundraiser for SHF, providing a major portion of the hospice's operating costs. The 2017 target is $165,000. Full story can be found here.
Product Recall: Robin Hood flour recalled due to E. coli:
Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is recalling Robin Hood brand all purpose flour from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a food-borne illness outbreak. There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of this product. More on this recall can be found here.
5 weeds you can eat that aren't marijuana:
Basically any plant that grows in a place you don't want it to grow is considered a weed. But to commemorate National Weed Appreciation Day, on March 28, Sudbury.com is honouring five of the least desired, yard invading plants that also taste delicious. Find out which edible weeds may be growing in your yard here.
Wednesday weather:
More sunny skies ahead for Wednesday with a daytime high of around 6. Partly cloudy this evening with the low dropping to -5. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
