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'I thought it was a joke': Ontario artist charged with defacing coins

'I thought it was a joke': Ontario artist charged with defacing coins

Angus man says he plans to fight the case; 'I’m not the only person doing something like this. How many museums and other places have you seen that have those penny-flattening machines?'
Timmins will pay experienced police officers $30K to work there

Timmins will pay experienced police officers $30K to work there

There's also a retention program for existing staff, though the details of that deal are not public yet
Elliot Lake Amateur Theatre Ensemble is back

Elliot Lake Amateur Theatre Ensemble is back

Smaller venue means limited seating and no tickets to be sold at the door. Ticket for April production of 'April Foolery' only available in advance
Blind River school celebrates Francophonie month

Blind River school celebrates Francophonie month

To mark the Month of la Francophonie, Jeunesse-Nord students solved various puzzles to complete the 'Operation Drapeau' escape room, testing their communication and teamwork skills
Two COVID outbreaks declared over at St. Joseph’s General Hospital

Two COVID outbreaks declared over at St. Joseph’s General Hospital

APH says outbreaks at the Oaks Centre and the CCU first floor unit are resolved
New grant program available to regional Metis entrepreneurs

New grant program available to regional Metis entrepreneurs

Eligible business owners can apply for up to $2,000 in funding from the Culture-Based Metis Business Grants program until April 30
Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry

Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry

'A lot of the especially smaller independent retailers are bleeding from a standpoint of just the plethora of retailers that are on the market right now and undercutting one another,' says Hexo Corp. CEO
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Temiskaming refinery builder recovers lithium from waste batteries

Temiskaming refinery builder recovers lithium from waste batteries

Electra Battery Materials say customers showing interest in recycled material
East Algoma OPP seek help finding missing person (update: found)

East Algoma OPP seek help finding missing person (update: found)

24-year-old last seen March 18 near Lauzon Village Road in Algoma Mills area