By Rosalind Russell – The province and the feds are investing into Ontario’s Wildland Fire Program. Officials say $64 million dollars is coming to the program to enhance Ontario’s firefighting abilities, purchase new equipment, and hire and train key personnel. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Over 700 locations across Canada are shining a light on disability-inclusive hiring.   They’re taking part in Light it Up for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, by shining purple and blue lights today. CEO of the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The councils of the townships of Baldwin, and Nairn and Hyman have jointly submitted a formal letter to Premier Doug Ford, voicing their strong opposition to the proposed transportation and deposition of radioactive mine tailings and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay Mayor Ron Lane says it was satisfying to cut the cake celebrating the completion of the new terminal at the Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport over the weekend. He says the airport located a few miles … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – People who want to assist the vulnerable and the homeless are invited to take part in the Third Annual Homeless Challenge in Elliot Lake next week. The annual event will be held October 23rd to October … Continue reading →

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police were called to an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) collision which claimed the life of one person. On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. the East Algoma Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police and the Manitoulin OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. On October 7th, UCCM Police received a report of a missing person identified as … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP has arrested two people in relation to an ongoing death investigation. Constable Bev Gauthier says on July 6th, 2024, police were called after an unknown person with no vital signs was left at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, formerly known as Whitefish Lake First Nation, has launched a major $1.3 million, three-year early childhood development program, with federal funding from Employment and Social Development Canada. The Government of Canada funding is part … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – As part of the Hillside Project water main repairs in Elliot Lake, water will be shut off in the Spruce, Beech and Birch streets areas this morning. The city will be carrying out valve replacement and … Continue reading →