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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
East Algoma OPP welcome 'victim specialist' at Elliot Lake detachment

East Algoma OPP welcome 'victim specialist' at Elliot Lake detachment

Julia Manuel was formerly director of the Waterloo Region Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
Canadian Forces recruits testify to receiving unauthorized breast exams

Canadian Forces recruits testify to receiving unauthorized breast exams

The complainants testified James Wilks, former medical technician with the Canadian Forces, conducted breast examinations during their recruitment.
Despite low participation, Catholic board says student census provides 'good snapshot'

Despite low participation, Catholic board says student census provides 'good snapshot'

Only nine per cent of elementary and 30 per cent of high school students participated in H-SCDSB census, aimed at helping to create inclusive environments within schools
Special council meeting today to consider plan for infrastructure

Special council meeting today to consider plan for infrastructure

A special council meeting is called for 4 p.m. today to consider a wide-scope report from Public Works to address Elliot Lake infrastructure issues
Hwy 144 crash claims the life of Cartier resident

Hwy 144 crash claims the life of Cartier resident

Crash closed the highway from 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday to 4 a.m. today
Ontario switching to automatic licence plate renewal, Ford says

Ontario switching to automatic licence plate renewal, Ford says

Ford also announced a new anti-carbon tax bill
Conestoga College president fires back at allegations of being a 'bad actor'

Conestoga College president fires back at allegations of being a 'bad actor'

'Talk about a whore:' John Tibbits slams Sault College president for running a 'puppy mill' as Conestoga seeks to secure its place in the fight for international students
Adaptability might be the solution to a warming climate: Hajdu

Adaptability might be the solution to a warming climate: Hajdu

Since Nishnawbe Aski Nation chiefs declared a winter roads state of emergency at the 2024 Chiefs Winter Assembly, Newswatch caught up with Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu to see what can be done to ensure remote northern communities have access to goods and services
Merger talks between Algoma, Sudbury health units raise concerns

Merger talks between Algoma, Sudbury health units raise concerns

Two communities and an addiction recovery service worry a super-sized health unit won’t able to provide effective local public health services