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Energy projects fast-tracked to prepare for electric arc furnace

Energy projects fast-tracked to prepare for electric arc furnace

Hydro One and First Nations have been collaborating on early planning of three new transmission lines, with First Nations having chance to invest in a 50 per cent equity stake
Future of Elliot Lake Youth Slo-Pitch and T-Ball program remains uncertain

Future of Elliot Lake Youth Slo-Pitch and T-Ball program remains uncertain

Council still silent on Kiwanis Park Ball Diamond
BEYOND LOCAL: Activists condemn government silence on animal care at Marineland

BEYOND LOCAL: Activists condemn government silence on animal care at Marineland

With Marineland now closed for the off-season, the government is saying little publicly about its ongoing probe of the park, which began when the province took over enforcing animal cruelty laws from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rate amid 'sluggish' economy

Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rate amid 'sluggish' economy

BoC widely expected to hold key interest rate steady on Wednesday as the Canadian economy bends to higher interest rates and inflation resumes its downward trend
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Looking for Steve Paikin? Find him here

VIDEO: Looking for Steve Paikin? Find him here

While the strike drags on at TVO, prominent journalist, author and anchor of The Agenda will write a weekly column for The Trillium, Village Media’s news source at Queen’s Park
BEYOND LOCAL: Banning plastic waste exports won't solve the world's plastic trash woes

BEYOND LOCAL: Banning plastic waste exports won't solve the world's plastic trash woes

Canada has a very limited recycling industry. A 2019 report documented fewer than a dozen domestic recycling companies, and that less than one-tenth of plastic waste produced in Canada is ultimately recycled
COLUMN: Carol Hughes on the positive side-effects of Pharmacare

COLUMN: Carol Hughes on the positive side-effects of Pharmacare

Parliamentary Budget Office report shows pharmacare good for Canadians and economy, says Algoma - Manitoulin - Kapuskasing Member of Parliament
OPP: The benefits of winter tires

OPP: The benefits of winter tires

When stopping or turning, the limits are determined by the traction capabilities of your tires, not the number of driven wheels.
Council to receive final draft strategic plan Monday evening

Council to receive final draft strategic plan Monday evening

City's current strategic plan is undated but at least seven years old