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CANADA: How to keep homes, schools, daycares and workplaces safe from lead-tainted water

CANADA: How to keep homes, schools, daycares and workplaces safe from lead-tainted water

Health Canada has some of the strongest limits on lead in the world, but they can’t be effective without testing and a plan to replace pipes
Planned power outage to impact 1,018 area customers

Planned power outage to impact 1,018 area customers

Two-hour outage on November 17 necessary to replace equipment
École catholique Georges Vanier hosts art show (3 photos)

École catholique Georges Vanier hosts art show (3 photos)

Student works created in styles of artists under study
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