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Fifth Algoma resident to test positive for COVID-19

Fifth Algoma resident to test positive for COVID-19

A man in his 20s with recent travel to Mexico is the fifth Algoma resident to test positive for COVID-19
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Elliot Lake fire ban in effect until further notice

Elliot Lake fire ban in effect until further notice

Ban issued to help maintain physical distancing requirements, says fire chief
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Province to expand Ontario Works eligibility in light of COVID-19

Province to expand Ontario Works eligibility in light of COVID-19

Province pumping $52 million into Ontario Works, which provides financial support to people facing economic hardship and helps with basic needs such as food and rent
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OPP respond to multi-vehicle crash on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers

OPP respond to multi-vehicle crash on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers

One driver was transported to hospital with serious injuries
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Residents need to be 'more vigilant than ever' in fight against COVID-19: Mayor Dan Marchisella

Residents need to be 'more vigilant than ever' in fight against COVID-19: Mayor Dan Marchisella

No confirmed cases in Elliot Lake as mayor continues to be updated regularly
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Low-wage workers will feel economic brunt of virus spread

Low-wage workers will feel economic brunt of virus spread

Conference Board expects weakest year for growth since 2008 crash
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Domestic dispute call leads to assault charge in Espanola

Domestic dispute call leads to assault charge in Espanola

OPP investigated on March 27
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BEYOND LOCAL: Is it time for philanthropy to adapt?

BEYOND LOCAL: Is it time for philanthropy to adapt?

Expert says that, when faced with the worsening of so-called natural disasters, philanthropic reactions, although sincere, often appear to be a way of circumventing our responsibilities
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Two COVID-19 cases confirmed on Manitoulin Island

Two COVID-19 cases confirmed on Manitoulin Island

Both had recently returned from an international trip and had been self-isolating since their return, says Mayor Al MacNevin
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Co-parenting in the COVID-19 crisis

Co-parenting in the COVID-19 crisis

Establish a family plan, and try to contain the number of people your families are in contact with, expert suggests
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