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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: From grieving son to mental health champion

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: From grieving son to mental health champion

Noah Irvine has written hundreds of letters to politicians, advocating for Canadians struggling with mental illness and addictions. If you read his book, you'll understand why he's fighting so hard
Students enjoy picture-perfect day of cross-country skiing

Students enjoy picture-perfect day of cross-country skiing

Grade 4 to 8 students at Ecole St. Joseph hit trails at Blind River Cross Country Ski Club
COVID outbreak declared at St. Joseph’s General Hospital

COVID outbreak declared at St. Joseph’s General Hospital

Visitor restrictions on the third floor of our Acute Care Hospital remain in place
Local, provincial experts not toasting latest alcohol guidelines

Local, provincial experts not toasting latest alcohol guidelines

Advocates in the restaurant and beverage industry are taking Health Canada’s latest recommendations of limiting alcohol consumption to two drinks a week with a grain of salt
This week in ElliotLakeToday+: BIG new contest coming soon

This week in ElliotLakeToday+: BIG new contest coming soon

Plus, go Inside the Village with a new direct way to reach Frisco and Scott
ServiceOntario soon to add online option for marriage licences

ServiceOntario soon to add online option for marriage licences

Premier Doug Ford says the moves will save people time and money
City sets up warming centre for Thursday, Friday

City sets up warming centre for Thursday, Friday

Dates will be extended should cold snap continue
Hospital nurses start contract talks, plan 'escalating actions'

Hospital nurses start contract talks, plan 'escalating actions'

'You're going to see more protests, more pickets across the province as our nurses get louder,' says ONA interim president
No interest in 'watering down' LTC standards to meet national ones: Ontario minister

No interest in 'watering down' LTC standards to meet national ones: Ontario minister

The Health Standards Organization released updated standards Tuesday, including that residents should get at least four hours of direct care every day and that staff receive adequate and competitive compensation
MPPs say rainy day fund money must be spent on healthcare soon

MPPs say rainy day fund money must be spent on healthcare soon

Ontario government 2023 pre-budget consultation held at Delta Hotel in Sault Ste. Marie