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VIDEO: Transport Canada reminds you to always wear a lifejacket

VIDEO: Transport Canada reminds you to always wear a lifejacket

Boating-related fatalities continue to account for a substantial portion of water related deaths in Canada each year, and they are entirely preventable.
Ministry of Labour now facing criminal charges in mining death

Ministry of Labour now facing criminal charges in mining death

The Ministry, an inspector for the ministry at the time, the former Dynatec Corp. and three others are charged with criminal negligence causing death in the fatal 2006 injury of Raymond Campeau
Greenstone appoints new enforcement officer

Greenstone appoints new enforcement officer

The new appointee - who was officially named at Greenstone's council meeting on June 24 - will be working in two roles for the municipality until further notice.
Two regional First Nations, one local charity receive PetSmart grant

Two regional First Nations, one local charity receive PetSmart grant

PetSmart Charities of Canada announced the recipients of their Incubator grant for 2024 earlier this month.
Sault mayor, councillors deny secret group-chats during Monday’s parking debate

Sault mayor, councillors deny secret group-chats during Monday’s parking debate

‘I saw with my own eyes some messages coming in on my neighbours' phones at the same time while sitting in the council chambers’ - Ward 4 Coun. Stephan Kinach
Folk festival seeks billets, volunteers

Folk festival seeks billets, volunteers

Proximity is a key factor for those interested in becoming billets but anyone can apply to be a volunteer. Dougall Media spoke with Elly Tose, artistic director of Live from the Rock, about all of the excitement and work being done to ensure this year's folk festival goes off without a hitch.
Two arrested for drug trafficking

Two arrested for drug trafficking

Nipigon OPP arrested and charged two residents with trafficking drugs in the town of Nipigon.
They 'give up a lot' to work on ships

They 'give up a lot' to work on ships

The port is a major player globally, receiving cargoes of grain and steel, along with manufactured mining, wind farms, and agricultural equipment.
Northern Ontario man on a mission finishes 'walk around the world'

Northern Ontario man on a mission finishes 'walk around the world'

Les Lampkin began his trek in support of SOYA in 2019, and on Tuesday he crossed the finish line for a distance equivalent to walking around the globe
‘A stain on the history of Greenstone’: Ouellet on Franco-Ontarian flag decision

‘A stain on the history of Greenstone’: Ouellet on Franco-Ontarian flag decision

A final motion was put forth regarding the reinstatement of the Franco-Ontarian flag in Greenstone, leading to fervent discussion, a long debate, and an outcome that has polarized many in the local Francophone community.
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