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New case of COVID-19 in district (Update: Algoma Manor staff member tests positive)

New case of COVID-19 in district (Update: Algoma Manor staff member tests positive)

Exposure source is unknown, leading Algoma Health Unit to warn of continuing community spread
Huron Shores lifts fire ban in time for weekend

Huron Shores lifts fire ban in time for weekend

Open-air burning is allowed with a valid permit
What is a ‘social circle’? Here’s an explanation of the new guideline from a Health Ministry doctor

What is a ‘social circle’? Here’s an explanation of the new guideline from a Health Ministry doctor

Ontario relaxes the rules on social gatherings
WATCH: Social circles of up to 10 people allowed, effective immediately: Premier

WATCH: Social circles of up to 10 people allowed, effective immediately: Premier

Close contact between members of social circles permitted in new public health guidelines
Things to do in Elliot Lake this week

Things to do in Elliot Lake this week

Plenty of opportunity to get creative
WATCH: Temperature screening now mandatory at airports: PM

WATCH: Temperature screening now mandatory at airports: PM

Passengers, staff and employees will undergo thermal screening in airports; military deployment at long-term care homes extended
33-year-old charged in Atikameksheng First Nation sexual assault investigation

33-year-old charged in Atikameksheng First Nation sexual assault investigation

The person also faces spousal assault, assault with a weapon charges
Fundraising drive in Espanola produces $175,000 for Therapeutic Garden

Fundraising drive in Espanola produces $175,000 for Therapeutic Garden

Fundraising campaign key to new outdoor space for residents and visitors
Ontario reports 182 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 182 new cases of COVID-19 today

It's the first time since March the province has reported fewer than 200 new cases in a day
No eviction order creating difficult situations for some northern landlords

No eviction order creating difficult situations for some northern landlords

Some tenants have been using COVID-19 as excuse for not paying their rent