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BEYOND LOCAL: Type 2 diabetes may be preventable, but why isn’t Type 1?

BEYOND LOCAL: Type 2 diabetes may be preventable, but why isn’t Type 1?

Today is World Diabetes Day, and this year, the International Diabetes Federation wants to raise awareness of the disease's warning signs
Snow squall alerts issued for the Elliot Lake and area

Snow squall alerts issued for the Elliot Lake and area

Snow squalls begin this evening causing result in reduced visibility and deteriorating travel conditions
Man accused of armed robbery 'seemed pretty calm' witness tells Crown

Man accused of armed robbery 'seemed pretty calm' witness tells Crown

Alexandre Ethier in court after pleading not guilty to three charges, including carrying a weapon to commit an offence
Bearskin rugs stolen from Blind River business

Bearskin rugs stolen from Blind River business

Cash and a tan coloured duffel bag were also stolen in the recent break-in
Village Media crosses the pond for new project with Google, UK publisher Archant

Village Media crosses the pond for new project with Google, UK publisher Archant

PeterboroughMatters.co.uk will be the latest local news site to be powered by the Village content management system
CANADA: The case for treating PTSD with cannabis

CANADA: The case for treating PTSD with cannabis

Research shows that cannabis use by people living with post-traumatic stress disorder may reduce their likelihood of depression and suicide
Committee of the Whole trial at Elliot Lake Council clears a hurdle

Committee of the Whole trial at Elliot Lake Council clears a hurdle

If approved, the new model would likely begin in the new year
BEYOND LOCAL: Closing the gender gap in professional hockey

BEYOND LOCAL: Closing the gender gap in professional hockey

A union of women’s hockey players looking for a league of its own
Convenience store robbed at knifepoint, police say

Convenience store robbed at knifepoint, police say

Police seek two suspects who fled on foot after allegedly stealing cash from the till
Province cuts northern aviation fuel tax by more than half

Province cuts northern aviation fuel tax by more than half

Reducing tax rate in the north to 2.7 cents per litre from 6.7 cents per litre