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CANADA: Pandemic, slower U.S. migration see Canada closing workforce gap

CANADA: Pandemic, slower U.S. migration see Canada closing workforce gap

WASHINGTON — Since the global onset of COVID-19, Canada has been gradually closing the gap with the United States when it comes to attracting and keeping an important economic prize: new permanent residents.
Book by Algoma U researcher named outstanding academic title in U.S.

Book by Algoma U researcher named outstanding academic title in U.S.

Dr. Paulette Steeves authored The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere to tackle racism, discrimination against Indigenous Peoples in the world of archaeology
Province reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational Workers

Province reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational Workers

Tentative deal will go to OCEW members for ratification in coming weeks
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada commits $800 million to support Indigenous-led conservation projects

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada commits $800 million to support Indigenous-led conservation projects

Trudeau said the four projects — which will be located in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, northern Ontario and Nunavut — will be developed in partnership with the communities in question
BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario spends $4 million fighting invasive species, a $3.6 billion dollar problem

BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario spends $4 million fighting invasive species, a $3.6 billion dollar problem

TORONTO — Ontario only spends $4 million annually to fight invasive species despite the $3.6 billion economic impact they create, the province's auditor general said in her annual report.
COLUMN: Carol Hughes on protecting women from violence

COLUMN: Carol Hughes on protecting women from violence

More must be done to end violence against women says Algoma - Manitoulin - Kapuskasing Member of Parliament
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: California girl gets permit to own unicorn - if she finds one

BEYOND LOCAL: California girl gets permit to own unicorn - if she finds one

The first-of-its-kind permit came with strings attached, however: The mythical creature must be provided ample exposure to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows and have its horn polished at least once a month with a soft cloth
Red Wings clipped by Paper Kings

Red Wings clipped by Paper Kings

Trailing 4-1 in the third period, the Elliot Lake Red Wings came just short of clawing all the way back for a win
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

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