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Here's what the city wants you to know about forest fire safety

Here's what the city wants you to know about forest fire safety

How to prepare in the event of a stay in place or evacuation order should a forest fire become a threat to the community
Should you buy your kid's teacher an end-of-year gift? It depends

Should you buy your kid's teacher an end-of-year gift? It depends

Whether or not to buy a present can be a tricky decision influenced by a lot of factors, especially the rising cost of living
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: Weather Network summer forecast

CANADA: Weather Network summer forecast

While residents in the East can expect a relatively cooler summer, chief meteorologist Chris Scott said those out West will see warmer-than-normal temperatures, with near normal precipitation in British Columbia and Alberta
Municipal landfill closed to public June 3

Municipal landfill closed to public June 3

The Amnesty Day will be rescheduled to a later time
Forest fires have caused high levels of air pollution

Forest fires have caused high levels of air pollution

Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations
Early morning disturbance call leads to trespassing charges

Early morning disturbance call leads to trespassing charges

Two suspects fled the area prior to police arrival, but were located walking on Highway 17
City sets up cooling centre at Public Library

City sets up cooling centre at Public Library

Weekend forecast shows daytime highs in the upper 20s
Pellet gun that 'looked very real' triggers high school lockdown

Pellet gun that 'looked very real' triggers high school lockdown

OPP were called to Elliot Lake Secondary School after photos of gun started circulating on social media; police later discovered that pellet gun was modified to look genuine
Heavy downpours possible this afternoon: Environment Canada

Heavy downpours possible this afternoon: Environment Canada

These thunderstorms will be very slow moving and could produce very localized heavy rainfall if they remain in place over one area. Between 30 and 60 mm of rainfall is possible, Environment Canada says