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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
It’s two years ago today that Laurentian declared insolvency

It’s two years ago today that Laurentian declared insolvency

Laurentian’s journey under the CCAA was to last for a total of 22 months
Online tool helping thousands learn Ojibwe

Online tool helping thousands learn Ojibwe

Nearly 3,000 people, including 1,800 students largely from northern Ontario, are taking lessons from it – and the program could soon expand to hundreds of students in southern Ontario
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
OFSC urges snowmobilers to 'treat Mother Nature respectfully'

OFSC urges snowmobilers to 'treat Mother Nature respectfully'

Organization provides tips during National Snowmobile Environment Month
Council agrees to deal with some matters behind the scenes

Council agrees to deal with some matters behind the scenes

The council raised discussions about closed sessions at a special meeting Monday evening when council decided to move several matters on the agenda into closed session discussions
Neighbour dispute leads to criminal harassment charges

Neighbour dispute leads to criminal harassment charges

40-year-old from Blind River arrested
First Nations, municipalities join forces to run provincial park

First Nations, municipalities join forces to run provincial park

Serpent River First Nation, Mississauga First Nation and Elliot Lake operating as Mississagi Park Foundation
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

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