Are you self-isolating for reasons related to COVID-19 or have underlying conditions that makes you more susceptible to COVID-19? You could be eligible for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit, which provides workers with $500 per week for up to two weeks:
Many students were financially impacted due to COVID-19. If you claimed the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, whether you earned an income or not, you should still include the amounts you received when you file your tax return. Here’s how:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/emergency-student-benefit.html
The Legion Branch 297 will be opening starting at 1pm - 6pm. All COVID restrictions are in place. Meals will remain as TAKEOUT ONLY for a while. No in person dining.
Seniors Without Walls provides the opportunity for participants to join in on health and wellness seminars, education lectures, recreational activities, listen to live musical entertainment, join in on general conversation, and make new and meaningful friendships - all from the comfort of their home!
Register Now!
Call 705-474-7600 ext. 7989 and leave your name and number
or email micheline.mcwhirter@canadorecollege.ca
The City of North Bay will be introducing a new, efficient and convenient public transit booking and tracking system beginning Jan. 24, 2021 with the launch of dynamic dispatching.
This new transit service will operate throughout most of the City on evenings Monday through Friday between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and Sundays between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. . Instead of traditional fixed-route service, riders will be able to download the myRide NBT Dynamic Dispatching app to book their trips.
Using the mobile app, or telephone for riders without access to a smartphone, passengers can select a pickup and drop-off location and confirm their ride. Once a ride is booked, dynamic dispatching technology matches multiple passengers headed in the same direction into one bus and directs passengers to a convenient bus stop location. The myRide NBT app, which is now available for download at the Apple or Google Play store, will provide time of arrival information and allow for real-time bus tracking.
North Bay Transit is partnering with Via to launch the new service as part of a one-year pilot project, which will be one of the largest of its kind using full-sized buses in Canada.
Dynamic bus dispatching will be used during low transit demand times and in areas where fixed routes are most inefficient and expensive with the aim of reducing wait times, providing more direct trips and improving efficiency. As such, the service will be available throughout the City with the exception of the south end, which will continue to be serviced by two fixed routes.
"We’re pleased to be introducing a new public transit option to our residents and we’re hopeful that this pilot project will lead to improved service and efficiency,” said Coun. Chris Mayne, Chairman of Council’s Infrastructure and Operations Committee. “It is timely that we’re exploring alternatives to conventional bus service during the pandemic at a time when demand has been drastically reduced. Dynamic dispatching could provide us with more flexibility to better adapt to the current situation.”
How to Book a Trip
By smartphone
Other Booking Options
Call at transit dispatch at 705-474-0419
Fares & Payment Options
Fares for dynamic dispatching are the same as regular North Bay Transit fares and are paid upon boarding.
Hours of Service
Dynamic Dispatching operates evenings Monday through Friday between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and all day on Sundays. Rides cannot be booked outside of these service hours.
There’s still time for local organizations to submit applications to the City of North Bay’s Event Hosting Program.
Though there is uncertainty as to what pandemic-related restrictions may be in place in the coming months, the City is continuing to encourage local organizations that may still be planning to host not-for-profit conferences, meetings, sports tournaments or other special events this year to apply for funding under the program prior to the Feb. 26 deadline.
The program supports community groups by providing funding to help offset event-hosting costs for events that result in a significant community impact and present the opportunity to showcase and promote North Bay.
Applications will be evaluated and scored by a Review Committee, consisting of representatives of North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce and the City’s Economic Development and Community Development and Growth departments. A scoring system will be used to determine the impact of the event on the community and help guide the Committee in determining the funding status of each application.
It is important to note that applications received after the Feb. 26 deadline will only be considered if there are remaining program funds.
All interested groups are encouraged to apply. Please note that the application deadline for 2022 events will be Oct. 15 and that a call for applications for events to be held next year will be issued in the fall.
For program information visit: https:
www.northbay.ca/our-community/festivals-events/event-hosting-program/
The City of North Bay has issued a Request for Pre-qualification (RFPQ) to pre-qualify general contractors for the construction of a new community and recreation centre at the existing Steve Omischl Sports Complex on Lakeshore Drive.
The purpose of the RFPQ is to shortlist general contractors with qualifications and experience to manage and oversee the construction of the facility, featuring dual-pad ice surfaces, a walking track, multi-use change rooms to service year-round activities and a multi-purpose community hall.
The pre-qualification process is the first step in the procurement process for the potential construction of the new community centre. Based on the evaluation of responses, qualified respondents will be eligible to participate in an invitational second-stage competitive process for the potential construction of the new community centre. A pre-qualification stage of a procurement process is commonly used for construction projects of this scale.
As previously communicated through the deliberations and passing of the 2021 capital budget, the second-stage (tendering) of the procurement process will be initiated upon final direction from Council.
The submission deadline for the pre-qualification for the North Bay Community Centre General Contractors is March 15, 2021. For more information about the RFQ please visit:
The City of North Bay and the Municipal Heritage Committee is inviting all residents to reflect on the local history, heritage and people that have shaped the community the province marks Ontario Heritage Week 2021, which runs Feb. 15-21.
During Ontario Heritage Week, residents are encouraged to browse the catalogue of local properties with heritage significance available on the Heritage Committee’s website at www.northbay.ca/heritage.
The Municipal Heritage Committee looks forward to continuing its work in 2021. Activities include recognizing Burrows Country Store with a Century of Service Award and unveiling a new Heritage Site Plaque at Jack Garland Airport, once COVID-19 regulations permit.
The committee would also like to take this opportunity to announce the winners of the 2019/2020 Youth Photography Contest. Submissions were adjudicated based on the quality and the explanation of the heritage significance to the youth. The following prizes were awarded:
First place – Aerynn – The Walls
A runner up – Erika – Art of the Times
The North Bay Municipal Heritage Committee is made up of community volunteers appointed by North Bay City Council. Established in 1996, the Committee’s mandate is to advise and assist Council on matters related to heritage places and buildings.
The Corporation of the Municipality of Callander
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT 2021 WATER / WASTEWATER BUDGET AND OF MEETING TO REVIEW DRAFT GENERAL RATEPAYERS BUDGET
Please be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Callander intends to adopt the Water & Wastewater Budget By-law 2021-1685 at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Council also intends to consider the draft 2021 General Ratepayers’ Budget at a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held virtually from the Council Chambers at 280 Main Street N, Callander and the public will be able to view these virtual meetings via internet. Please visit www.mycallander.ca for details on how to access the meeting. For more information, please contact the Municipal Office, phone: 705-752-1410, or email clerk@callander.ca.
Register for Free Dancing with Parkinsons classes in Quinte Ballet’s Studios and on Zoom every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30am at 196 Palmer Road, Belleville. Classes designed for people with Parkinsons and mobility issues – all levels and abilities welcome. Contact danceparkinsonsqbsc@gmail.com or call 613-962-9274 X25 to register.
