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More workers needed for forest industry

More workers needed for forest industry

'In Ontario, the forestry sector is experiencing a labour force and skill shortage that is preventing the sector from realizing its full economic potential, and if we leave this unchecked the shortage could negatively impact the socio-economic standings of hundreds of communities across the province for years to come'
Ontario firefighters prepare for 2023 wildfire season

Ontario firefighters prepare for 2023 wildfire season

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is hoping for a long, slow melt that will keep moisture on the ground this spring
BEHIND THE SCENES: The murder case that never went cold

BEHIND THE SCENES: The murder case that never went cold

Sudbury.com reporter Jenny Lamothe takes us behind the scenes of possibly the most anticipated murder trial in Sudbury's history
CANADA: Women's soccer teams to wear purple wristbands during international window

CANADA: Women's soccer teams to wear purple wristbands during international window

FIFPro, the union representing professional footballers, notes that the Canadian women started the trend and says women's national team players will wear the purple wristbands "in a show of collective solidarity and desire for positive change."
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Millennials are drowning in CERB debt

VIDEO: Millennials are drowning in CERB debt

Canadians between the ages of 26 and 41 accounted for nearly half of all personal insolvencies filed last year — and for many, CERB debt was the 'final straw'
BEYOND LOCAL: Why major players dominate Canada's business landscape

BEYOND LOCAL: Why major players dominate Canada's business landscape

Runaway food prices. A massive day-long telecom outage that knocked out internet and phone service across the country. Flight delays, cancellations and stranded air travellers.
Tourism, development touted as keys to Elliot Lake's future

Tourism, development touted as keys to Elliot Lake's future

'We’ve got the opportunity, we’ve got the assets to make Elliot Lake a top tier tourist destination,' economic development manager Steve Antunes tells town hall gathering
Two charged after restaurant-goers eat, drink but refuse to pay

Two charged after restaurant-goers eat, drink but refuse to pay

Diners wouldn't pay or identify themselves, complainant said, leading to call to police
CANADA: 30,000-year-old mummified ground squirrel found in Yukon

CANADA: 30,000-year-old mummified ground squirrel found in Yukon

The palm-size discovery will be unveiled to the public next month at the reopening of the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse following renovations