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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why minimum wage should be a lot higher

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why minimum wage should be a lot higher

This week on the podcast: The minimum wage in Ontario just went up to $16.55 per hour, which is still nowhere near a living wage. Maybe it's time for more employers to consider raising it on their own
MPP lauds curling club for improvements to building

MPP lauds curling club for improvements to building

Michael Mantha congratulates Blind River Curling Club on what has been achieved thanks to two Ontario Trillium Foundation grants
New Algoma Family Services board ready to brave headwinds

New Algoma Family Services board ready to brave headwinds

'Our new and current board members have a big mandate to help us secure the resources we need.'
Elliot Lake man faces numerous child sexual assault charges

Elliot Lake man faces numerous child sexual assault charges

Accused was already in police custody after being arrested on Sept. 21 for failing to comply with prohibition regarding children
Fall cleanup begins at Woodlands Cemetery

Fall cleanup begins at Woodlands Cemetery

Decorations placed by the Legion are exempt
Get COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, Algoma Public Health says

Get COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, Algoma Public Health says

Online and phone bookings start on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. 
Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than others: StatCan

Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than others: StatCan

New Statistics Canada report found homicides of Indigenous women and girls are less likely to result in the most serious murder charges than cases of non-Indigenous victims
Blind River Council moving ahead with new condenser for arena

Blind River Council moving ahead with new condenser for arena

Money will be drawn from the town’s facilities reserve
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Elliot Lake pioneer honoured

Elliot Lake pioneer honoured

Community supporter of note in council, business and community events, Rosario Capillo remembered