By Rosalind Russell – If you go to the pump to fill up, you could see a decrease in the price of fuel, with the federal government’s consumer carbon tax removed. Head of Petroleum analysis with gasbuddy dot com, Patrick … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The minimum wage in Ontario will be $17.60 an hour. The province announced the 40 cent increase yesterday, adding it’s effective as of October first. Officials say the annualized wage increase is based on the province’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One says it’s officially the worst storm they have experienced since 1998. As day five of restoration work continues, the utility says more than 667,000 customers have been restored. Officials say crews, contractors and local … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Baldwin Youth Soccer Development Club offers players born in 2012-2013 (boys and girls) a program to build skills, enhance conditioning and train for competitive play, including for the 2027 National Athletic Indigenous Games in Alberta. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s the greatest time of year yet again, and the Dewar family of Manitoulin Island kicked into gear in mid-March to get that beautiful maple sap tapped. Trevor Dewar says this means, of course, it’s time … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season – which begins today, April first, and lasts until the end of October. That’s according to the Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris, who … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Children and youth in Ontario are at risk of not being able to access the mental health services they need when they need them. That’s according to Auditor General Shelley Spence, who says one in five … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Despite the weather over the last week, the Free To Be Conference hosted by the Rainbow District School Board was a big success. Last Friday, Espanola High School art teacher Jayson Stewart hosted a watercolour painting … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s new Director of Finance will be coming on board in two weeks, so council has appointed a temporary deputy treasurer. Andrew Ault will begin his new duties on April 14th. In the interim, the … Continue reading →