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BEYOND LOCAL: Repurposed medieval Christian chant book fragments reveal stories

BEYOND LOCAL: Repurposed medieval Christian chant book fragments reveal stories

Medieval chant books and the parchment they were made of were designed to last a long time — so long, that pages of them can outlast the book itself, and end up in some unexpected places
CANADA: 'Trying to tell us something': Climatologist says 2021 a weather year like no other

CANADA: 'Trying to tell us something': Climatologist says 2021 a weather year like no other

'This year was beyond belief. There's no year in the 26 years that could compare to this year,' says Environment Canada climatologist
Have you downloaded your enhanced vaccine certificate yet?

Have you downloaded your enhanced vaccine certificate yet?

You'll need the QR code to access settings where proof of vaccination is required starting Jan. 4
Human connections: 'Friendly Calls' program reaches out to lonely, isolated Canadians

Human connections: 'Friendly Calls' program reaches out to lonely, isolated Canadians

The Friendly Calls program pairs participants with trained Red Cross volunteers who typically call once a week to chat
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Why toy shops and Amazon are tapping into the nostalgia of paper catalogues

BEYOND LOCAL: Why toy shops and Amazon are tapping into the nostalgia of paper catalogues

While it might seem that paper catalogues would be relegated to history with the advent of e-commerce, it seems as if, at least for some retailers, they are still part of doing business
Freezing rain warning in effect for Elliot Lake and area: Environment Canada

Freezing rain warning in effect for Elliot Lake and area: Environment Canada

Freezing rain expected this evening, ending near midnight before changing over to light rain or drizzle
NORTHERN ONTARIO: Province completes 14-km expansion of Hwy 69

NORTHERN ONTARIO: Province completes 14-km expansion of Hwy 69

Another 14 kilometres of the highway has been twinned in the French River area, leaving another 68 kilometres to be twinned from French River to Parry Sound
Provincial funding helps local businesses

Provincial funding helps local businesses

Northern Ontario Recovery Program allocations accessed by seven local businesses
École catholique Georges Vanier students show us their manger (4 photos)

École catholique Georges Vanier students show us their manger (4 photos)

Grade 1 and 2 students crafted a beautiful display to celebrate the birth of Jesus