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Charges laid following harassment complaints on Washington Crescent

Charges laid following harassment complaints on Washington Crescent

27-year-old man allegedly harassed the victim on multiple occasions over the past couple of days, police say
Elliot Lake Fire Department hopes burn ban will offer respite

Elliot Lake Fire Department hopes burn ban will offer respite

Cautions residents to be careful, even when ban is lifted. Leftover campfires have been keeping firefighters busy
Hazardous waste collection day May 31

Hazardous waste collection day May 31

Drop-off site open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nearly 99% of local referendum voters say 'no' to private healthcare

Nearly 99% of local referendum voters say 'no' to private healthcare

'It’s not even a debate about what’s in the best interest of the public,' says local spokesperson for Ontario Health Coalition, which organized citizen-run 'referendum'
New lesson plans will help mark Anishinaabe Day on June 6

New lesson plans will help mark Anishinaabe Day on June 6

Lessons aligned with Ontario curriculum now available online to help both Indigenous and non-Indigenous teachers and students
New report highlights ways to attract newcomers to the north

New report highlights ways to attract newcomers to the north

Decision-makers lay out steps to building welcoming communities in northern Ontario
Hughes urges to restore federal funding for First Nations policing

Hughes urges to restore federal funding for First Nations policing

Funding has been cut for Treaty Three, Anishinabek, and the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Services as of March 31, MP says
Crews battling two forest fires in White River area (update)

Crews battling two forest fires in White River area (update)

Fire hazard across Ontario is high to extreme, according to Ministry of Natural Resources; Highway 631 between White River and Hornepayne reopened, police say
Driver badly injured after colliding with moose on Hwy. 69

Driver badly injured after colliding with moose on Hwy. 69

Accident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on May 26; driver rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices