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BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for children, pregnant women

BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for children, pregnant women

Province says infants and high-risk children up to two years old will have access to new immunization to protect against respiratory syncytial virus
New non-profit has it all growing on

New non-profit has it all growing on

Growing Together Community Garden Inc. is growing like a bad weed for good causes
Pickleball tournament a smashing success

Pickleball tournament a smashing success

Team Espanola finished at the top of the scoreboard with teams from Blind River, Elliot Lake and Thessalon also participating
Scotiabank glitch impacts direct deposit on pay day

Scotiabank glitch impacts direct deposit on pay day

The bank is experiencing technical difficulties as of Friday morning.
Supreme Court allows part of Ontario's appeal in treaty annuities case

Supreme Court allows part of Ontario's appeal in treaty annuities case

Crown has the discretion to determine annuity increases to 1850 Robinson treaties, but courts can still intervene if necessary
Landmark OPP deal includes 3 per cent front-line incentive

Landmark OPP deal includes 3 per cent front-line incentive

The four-year agreements, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023, also include significant wage increases for members
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Water line to be recommissioned Friday morning

Water line to be recommissioned Friday morning

The water line in the north industrial area will be recommissioned on Friday at 8 a.m.
Banks lower prime rates in line with Bank of Canada rate cut

Banks lower prime rates in line with Bank of Canada rate cut

Canadian financial institutions say they are lowering their prime lending rates to match the decrease announced by the Bank of Canada. The central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday to 4.5 per cent
Latest new wildland fire, south of Manitouwadge, under control

Latest new wildland fire, south of Manitouwadge, under control

It's the lone fire in the region that is not being observed as of Thursday evening