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More nurses working in Ontario, but more also leaving: report

More nurses working in Ontario, but more also leaving: report

New figures show the number of nurses active in Ontario is increasing, but more nurses are also leaving the province for work or taking leaves
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Signature move: Cursive writing lessons returning to Ontario schools

Signature move: Cursive writing lessons returning to Ontario schools

Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in fall
Troubled Laurentian U. seeks ‘visionary’ leader as new president

Troubled Laurentian U. seeks ‘visionary’ leader as new president

Description of top job at local university places emphasis on Laurentian’s ‘transformation’ following CCAA journey
Pilot, crew of Titan submersible believed to be dead, expedition company says

Pilot, crew of Titan submersible believed to be dead, expedition company says

A debris field discovered by the U.S. Coast Guard is from the Titan submersible
Blind River student shines through music, sports

Blind River student shines through music, sports

Olivia Folz, in grade 12 at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord, has developed a reputation as a talented musician, volleyball and basketball player
What to do this summer in Elliot Lake

What to do this summer in Elliot Lake

From Heritage Days to Lumber Jack Days, there's so much going on in Elliot Lake this summer!
Canada Day fireworks postponed due to high fire hazard

Canada Day fireworks postponed due to high fire hazard

Fire chief also reminds Elliot Lakers that the area is still a restricted fire zone meaning no family fireworks or backyard fires are allowed
'This is Indian Land': Train bridge commemorated in Garden River

'This is Indian Land': Train bridge commemorated in Garden River

The six men who helped paint the words on the side of the rail crossing are being revealed publicly — 50 years later — after breaking their vow of silence
Crews continue battling wildfires north of Massey

Crews continue battling wildfires north of Massey

Restricted fire zone remains in place across the entire province