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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: In detention with teacher-turned-comedian Gerry Dee

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: In detention with teacher-turned-comedian Gerry Dee

This week on the podcast: A chat with the country's funniest teacher, who is best known to audiences for his signature role on the hit sitcom 'Mr. D' and his hosting duties on Family Feud Canada
No active wildfires in Northeast Region with hazard assessed as low

No active wildfires in Northeast Region with hazard assessed as low

Two small burns were identified: Chapleau 1 and North Bay 2
'Significant' rainfall expected this weekend: Environment Canada

'Significant' rainfall expected this weekend: Environment Canada

Total accumulation could be as much as 30 mm
Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

In its budget last week, Ottawa called on banks, fintechs and credit bureaus to prioritize launching tools that would allow renters to opt in to reporting their rent payment history
Chock-full of nicotine, APH says pouches a danger to local kids

Chock-full of nicotine, APH says pouches a danger to local kids

APH board of health calls on federal and provincial governments to tighten regulations over sales of the pouches that are intended to help people quit smoking
There's now EV charging stations between the Sault and Blind River

There's now EV charging stations between the Sault and Blind River

To celebrate Earth Day, Thessalon unveiled its new charging stations
Community Living Awareness Month proclaimed for May

Community Living Awareness Month proclaimed for May

Mayor Andrew Wannan proclaimed the month of May for Community Living Awareness
Province reveals plan to cancel sick note requirements

Province reveals plan to cancel sick note requirements

Ontario says by banning doctors notes, family physicians will be able to spend more time with their patients 
Province raising speed limit on some 400-series highways

Province raising speed limit on some 400-series highways

Comes in the wake of 2022 move that saw six sections of the Highway 400 network raised to 110 km/h
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices