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Blind River council approves 2024 budget with tax hike of 6.96%

Blind River council approves 2024 budget with tax hike of 6.96%

Increase works out to $138.45 on an average home valued at $100,000
Two First Nations sign Ring of Fire agreement as another launches court battle

Two First Nations sign Ring of Fire agreement as another launches court battle

Simultaneous press conferences outlined the promise of, and frustration with, Ontario's mining boom
Water main flushing Wednesday in Stevens Rd. area

Water main flushing Wednesday in Stevens Rd. area

Residents in the area are asked to avoid using hot water and doing laundry during the flushing period
Blind River, Mississauga First Nation join forces for history

Blind River, Mississauga First Nation join forces for history

Both communities have an interest in Indigenous and settler history and teachings says Blind River Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Load restrictions begin today

Load restrictions begin today

Effective today half-load limits are a thing
Town of Blind River supports boating impact study on north shore

Town of Blind River supports boating impact study on north shore

Proposed study would look at impacts of cruise ships
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage

Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage

Outage reports peaked at more than 25,000 at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday
State funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney to be held March 23

State funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney to be held March 23

Members of the public will be able to pay their respects to Canada's 18th prime minister when he lies in state on Parliament Hill, followed by funeral in Montreal
Vendor, exhibitor applications now open for Sustain Algoma Expo

Vendor, exhibitor applications now open for Sustain Algoma Expo

Anyone who helps make Algoma District a more sustainable place to live is encouraged to apply
Blind River students discover their local government, meet mayor

Blind River students discover their local government, meet mayor

Field trip gave students better understanding of how municipal government works