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UPDATE: Viotto leaving Catholic school board for 'great opportunity' in GTA

UPDATE: Viotto leaving Catholic school board for 'great opportunity' in GTA

Viotto, who took over as director two years ago, is resigning this summer to take a senior leadership position with a private school in southern Ontario
OPINION: Ford government ignores vital exploration sector

OPINION: Ford government ignores vital exploration sector

Junior mining sector needs support, province needs to get more competitive to spawn next generation of mines, says industry leader
OPP seize approx. $17K in suspected cocaine during bust

OPP seize approx. $17K in suspected cocaine during bust

Police also seized digital scales, packaging material, approximately $1700 in cash, and four cell phones; Two face multiple charges as a result
Former Sault teacher reprimanded for abusing students

Former Sault teacher reprimanded for abusing students

'Shockingly poor judgment': Mario Vallieres physically, verbally and psychologically abused students while employed by French Catholic school board, disciplinary panel finds
Two charged after drugs, firearm seized in Webbwood

Two charged after drugs, firearm seized in Webbwood

Suspected methamphetamine, ecstasy, a firearm and ammunition located during the execution of a search warrant
Village Media expands again with revamp of Oakville News

Village Media expands again with revamp of Oakville News

Today marks the official relaunch of Oakville's go-to source for local news and information, now owned by the same company that operates this community website
Nearly 300 Ontario patients moved to long-term care homes they didn't choose

Nearly 300 Ontario patients moved to long-term care homes they didn't choose

Implemented last year, Ford government law can see hospital patients placed in homes up to 70 kilometres away — or 150 kilometres if they are in northern Ontario
'The lost season': Winter comes to a close as Canada's warmest on record

'The lost season': Winter comes to a close as Canada's warmest on record

The warmest winter on record could have far-reaching effects on everything from wildfire season to erosion, climatologists say, while offering a preview of what the season could resemble in the not-so-distant future unless steps are taken to cut gree
Elevated levels of radon found at Catholic school

Elevated levels of radon found at Catholic school

Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board working to lower radon levels at St. Mary in Massey; other capital projects include renovations at St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

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