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Blind River council opposes changes to federal ridings

Blind River council opposes changes to federal ridings

Council received a motion from Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes aiming to cut one riding and divide it between so-called super ridings
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Elliot Lake and area

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Elliot Lake and area

This line of severe thunderstorms is located from 8 kilometres northwest of Batchewana to 15 kilometres northwest of Pointe des Chênes, moving east at 95 km/h, Environment Canada says
CANADA: Liberals move bills on GST benefits, dental care as Parliament resumes

CANADA: Liberals move bills on GST benefits, dental care as Parliament resumes

The new benefits can't flow until those bills pass; House leader Mark Holland said how quickly they move depends on the co-operation in the House
Mayor wants airport emphasis in tourism pitch

Mayor wants airport emphasis in tourism pitch

Coun. Pearce issues warning to next council 
Driver charged after fleeing police, leaving cocaine behind

Driver charged after fleeing police, leaving cocaine behind

Police say the driver fled in a dangerous manner, 'almost causing the truck to roll, and almost hitting numerous kids walking'
OPP on the search for new officers

OPP on the search for new officers

Local uniform recruitment information session happens on Oct. 12
OPP request public assistance with assault investigation

OPP request public assistance with assault investigation

Incident took place in Burley Park on Sept. 7
Man who disregarded court orders turned life around, says lawyer

Man who disregarded court orders turned life around, says lawyer

Defence attorney says he has been able to find Indigenous counselling that has made him 'a real success story'
Wanted federal offender known to frequent northern Ontario

Wanted federal offender known to frequent northern Ontario

Police services are trying to track down Jeffery Avery, who’s known to frequent the North Bay and Sudbury areas