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Blind River council defers decision on Shivron Park closure

Blind River council defers decision on Shivron Park closure

Councillors who had originally considered the playground for closure said they are willing to change that decision
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Blind River municipal office plans for September reopening

Blind River municipal office plans for September reopening

Reopening will be dependent on the health unit's regulations
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BEYOND LOCAL: Controversial Alzheimer’s drug highlights concerns about Health Canada approval process

BEYOND LOCAL: Controversial Alzheimer’s drug highlights concerns about Health Canada approval process

Aducanumab (Aduhelm) was approved in the U.S., but there is no convincing evidence the drug will help Alzheimer’s patients
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New mines, hundreds of jobs, loom on the horizon for Northern Ontario

New mines, hundreds of jobs, loom on the horizon for Northern Ontario

Open-pit construction underway in Gogama, Dubreuilville and poised to start at Geraldton
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Procurement on federal contracts requires five per cent Indigenous participation

Procurement on federal contracts requires five per cent Indigenous participation

Approach will generate an estimated $1 billion worth of contracts for Indigenous businesses annually
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Do something kind today
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No Accommodation Tax for Elliot Lake

No Accommodation Tax for Elliot Lake

Councillors cite concerns about tourism recovery, staff time spent
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BEYOND LOCAL: Canada’s small businesses could be saved by converting them to co-operatives

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada’s small businesses could be saved by converting them to co-operatives

The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that our communities must be self-sustaining rather than reliant on volatile global value chains. Co-operatives bring resiliency self-determination to local economies
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Severe thunderstorm warning in effect: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect: Environment Canada

90 km/h wind gusts, hail possible
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Two Elliot Lake beaches recognized by environmental group

Two Elliot Lake beaches recognized by environmental group

Spruce and Spine beaches are two of only 23 locations to be designated as Blue Flag beaches by Swim Drink Fish
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