By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post says it is considering its options to move negotiations forward as talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have ground to a halt on key issues critical to the Corporation’s future. The … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Here’s what’s happening with social assistance during the Canada Post strike in our local area. Most recipients need to pick up cheques, and some will be sent by Purolator. The Ontario government and district social services … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake city council passed a motion to accept a $3-million-dollar donation for arena repairs, agreeing to rename the Centennial Arena.  Council had agreed to rename the Centennial Arena to the Rogers Arena acknowledging the donation … Continue reading →

 By Rosalind Russell – A person is dead following a four-vehicle crash on Highway 17, east of Bruce Mines.  That’s according to the OPP who says officers responded to the crash at about 6:00 a.m. yesterday morning (Nov. 26).  OPP … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – HIV Awareness Week, hosted by Réseau ACCESS Network, is an annual awareness campaign about HIV that leads up to World AIDS Day on December 1.Spokesperson Angèl Riess says the purpose of the campaign is to share … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Provincial Constable Berkley Parisien is at the start of what she hopes is a long career in policing, carrying on the traditions of her parents, who are part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Twenty-four-years-old, she … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores Environmental Advisory Committee is planning a round table discussion on invasive species within local ecosystems. According to the release, organizations are invited to participate in the municipality’s next committee meeting to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Counseling Service of East Algoma will be transferring crisis services to the Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elliot Lake. According to the board it’s effective December 2. The board states the decision comes … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Board of Health has appointed Dr. Emily Groot as Associate Medical Officer of Health starting January 6, 2025.  René Lapierre, the chair of the board, says Dr. Groot is working as Acting Associate Medical Officer … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has announced a $3-million donation from Edward and Suzanne Rogers today for the Centennial Arena restoration.  Mayor Andrew Wannan says they are grateful to the Rogers for the donation with the … Continue reading →