Trudeau visit still on, despite the weather

Despite the inclement weather in Greater Sudbury, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was still planning to visit the city Thursday afternoon.

As of 10 a.m. this morning, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office in Ottawa said the trip was still on. A media advisory would be sent to reporters if there are any changes to Trudeau's schedule, his office said.

The prime minister is scheduled to arrive at Tom Davies Square for a 3:30 meeting with Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger, members of city council, Sudbury MPP Glen Thibeault, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré, Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre, as well as Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota.

At 4:30, the prime minister is expected to make a major funding announcement on infrastructure, expected to be federal money for the $80.1 million Maley Drive extension. NorthernLife.ca will be livestreaming from the announcement starting at 4:30 p.m. Watch it here.

One flight at the Greater Sudbury Airport was cancelled Thursday morning, and 10-15 centimetres of snow is expected to fall during the day.