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Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens blaze

15 hours ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Bruce Shipkowski

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire, authorities said Thursday. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire, which authorities said Thursday morning grew to more than 23 square miles. (59 square kilometers).
Sudbury Police board declares a toxic drug crisis epidemic

1 week ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Tyler Clarke

SUDBURY - By declaring a toxic drug crisis epidemic this week, the Greater Sudbury Police Board is seeking to secure funding for services to help reverse recent trends. There were a reported 134 suspected drug toxicity deaths in Sudbury and Manitoulin districts last year, which is on par with recent years but far exceeds the pre-pandemic 79 recorded in 2019. Last year alone, 16,458 grams of drugs were seized by Greater Sudbury Police Service members.
BMI Group wants to put 'wood back to work' with Espanola bio-hub mill concept

1 week ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Ian Ross

Paul Veldman said his BMI Group wants the highest and best use for the idled pulp and paper plant in Espanola. The CEO of the southwestern Ontario brownfield redevelopment outfit is targeting late May to finalize a deal with Domtar to acquire the mill, a 16-megawatt hydroelectric asset, plus hundreds of acres of brownfield land and woodlands. The mill closed in 2023, taking away 450 jobs. Neither BMI or Domtar are disclosing the purchase price.
World markets plunge, with Japan's Nikkei diving nearly 8%, after the big meltdown on Wall St

2 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Elaine Kurtenbach

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares nosedived around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. European shares followed Asian markets lower, with Germany's DAX falling 6.5% to 19,311.29. In Paris, the CAC 40 shed 5.7% to 6,861.27, while Britain's FTSE 100 lost 4.5% to 7,694.00. U.S. futures signaled further weakness ahead. The future for the S&P 500 lost 4.8% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 4.1%. The future for the Nasdaq lost 5.3%.
Nylander, Robertson score two each, Maple Leafs blank Blue Jackets 5-0

2 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Joshua Clipperton

TORONTO — William Nylander and Nick Robertson had two goals apiece as the Toronto Maple Leafs blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory. Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves for Toronto (47-25-4) to pick up his second shutout of the season. Auston Matthews had the other goal. Morgan Rielly added two assists. Elvis Merzlikins stopped 22 shots for Columbus (34-32-9), which thumped the Leafs 6-2 and 5-1 earlier in the schedule.
Grieving Sault fathers join landmark intimate partner violence case against Canada

2 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Kenneth Armstrong

WARNING: This article contains graphic details that may disturb some readers. Survivors of violence and the families of victims have come together in a landmark civil suit filed against the Government of Canada, claiming years of inaction in response to intimate partner violence. Brian Sweeney and Dan Jennings, both of Sault Ste. Marie, are among 15 plaintiffs in the case, which was filed Monday. Both men lost their respective daughters to intimate partner violence in 2023.
Chelmsford’s Chuck Labelle feted for a lifetime of music

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Heidi Ulrichsen

Beloved for his “iconic” annual Christmas concert school tour across Ontario, Chelmsford-based Francophone musician Jean-Guy “Chuck” Labelle has become something of a celebrity to kids, even to the point of getting “recognized.” “It’s unbelievable,” said Labelle. “I’m always surprised myself. Yes, I’m recognized everywhere from it. I remember the youngest fan.
Stevenson slams Liberal alcohol tax, supports Conservative plan to repeal it

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Kenneth Armstrong

Local Conservative candidate Hugh Stevenson says he agrees with his party's plan to reverse a yearly tax increase on alcohol that was put in place by the Liberal government eight years ago. In 2017, the Liberal government under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began a yearly increase in the tax paid by consumers on various alcohol products, including beer, wine and spirits. Those increases are automatic and tied to the rate of inflation.
Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney - Elliot Lake News

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Kelly Malone

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system" after the U.S. president exempted Canada from his so-called "liberation day" tariff list unveiled on Wednesday.
Canadian Mortgage Rates and Renewal Guide - Elliot Lake News

4 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Mathew Lajoie

Mortgage rates have been changing rapidly in Canada throughout 2025, influenced by the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions, economic conditions such as the uncertainty brought on by US tariffs, and inflation.