Thursday Morning News – October 23rd

Weather:

• Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of rain showers or wet flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 4. UV index 2 or low.
• Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or wet flurries early this evening. Low 1.
• Friday – Overcast. High plus 4. UV index 1 or low.
• Friday Night – Cloudy periods. Low -2.

News Tidbits:

• Motorists heading towards Sudbury – Highway 17 is fully closed in both directions approximately 3 km west of Massey, at the intersection of Caddel Road. Manitoulin O.PP is investigating collision involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. One person has been taken to hospital. UPDATE: the highway is open one lane.
• David Orazatti is retiring as president of Sault College after being on leave since July. The college‘s board confirmed his departure & says Sherri Smith remains interim president. The faculty union head said he expects a smooth transition.