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Does the Blind River have a weed problem?

Does the Blind River have a weed problem?

The issue came up at a recent Blind River council meeting with ideas being raised on how to combat the problem
Brampton man charged with abducting 9-year-old in Thessalon

Brampton man charged with abducting 9-year-old in Thessalon

OPP issued a news release Wednesday asking for public's help to locate suspect driving a yellow Camaro; 35-year-old suspect was arrested Wednesday afternoon
Canadian kids overdosing a 'public health emergency,' pediatricians say

Canadian kids overdosing a 'public health emergency,' pediatricians say

An alarming number of kids and teens have been treated for drug overdoses across the country, according to a new survey released this week
Unionized staff and faculty vote for strike at northern med school

Unionized staff and faculty vote for strike at northern med school

OPSEU said it's proposing fair and equitable improvements to workload and working conditions to ensure success of teaching, learning and research at NOSM University
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: This is why Facebook blocked your local news

VIDEO: This is why Facebook blocked your local news

Meta's news blackout has officially begun. A leading expert on Bill C-18 recently joined our podcast to explain how we got to this point — and what comes next
One new forest fire confirmed in Northeast Region

One new forest fire confirmed in Northeast Region

Smoke drifting from western Canada and Quebec is continuing to affecting air quality across the area
Hockey Canada unveils plan to promote equity, diversity and inclusion

Hockey Canada unveils plan to promote equity, diversity and inclusion

Audit to address gaps in pay equity, a reworked recruitment strategy and ensuring Indigenous representation in event bids are among deliverables in new report
Opioid death rate in Algoma virtually unchanged from last year

Opioid death rate in Algoma virtually unchanged from last year

'I’m getting fed up,' says SOYA founder Connie Raynor-Elliott, as the Sault continues to wait for a number of addiction services to be completed or approved
OPP looking for man in yellow Camaro who approached 9-year-old boy

OPP looking for man in yellow Camaro who approached 9-year-old boy

Police say the young boy was fishing Tuesday night when an unknown man, approximately 30 years old, offered him a toy and bought him ice cream