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Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs supporters slow Hwy. 17 traffic at Blind River

Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs supporters slow Hwy. 17 traffic at Blind River

Highway 17 traffic slow down and information picket was organized in solidarity with Indigenous people blocking construction of a pipeline through their traditional territories
'Have a plan, have a road map' to expand northern broadband, says expert

'Have a plan, have a road map' to expand northern broadband, says expert

Community partnerships best way to tap into billions available in federal funding to grow rural broadband networks
Government to evacuate Canadians from quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship

Government to evacuate Canadians from quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship

Among them, Sault Ste. Marie resident Jeff Pruce, who has yet to receive his novel coronavirus test results
OPP stop driver passing school bus on his way to driver's test

OPP stop driver passing school bus on his way to driver's test

His excuse? Was late for his G license driving test!
Great Backyard Bird Count takes place this long weekend (5 photos)

Great Backyard Bird Count takes place this long weekend (5 photos)

The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place Feb. 14-17
Village Media launches another one: Hello, MidlandToday.ca

Village Media launches another one: Hello, MidlandToday.ca

Digital news outlet to cover Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay
Report finds Ontario experiencing severe PSW shortages

Report finds Ontario experiencing severe PSW shortages

The Ontario Health Coalition found that virtually every long-term care home was short-staffed on every shift
Second World War Veteran hoping to receive 100 cards in the mail for his birthday

Second World War Veteran hoping to receive 100 cards in the mail for his birthday

Fred Arsenault is turning 100 on March 6 and is hoping to get 100 cards sent to him in the mail for his birthday
CRA workers set to vote on job action this month

CRA workers set to vote on job action this month

If a strike happens, it could be during peak tax season
Recall: Remote-controlled toy truck sold at Costco could catch fire

Recall: Remote-controlled toy truck sold at Costco could catch fire

Anyone with the truck is advised to bring it back to Costco for a refund