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Pro-mining message lands with northern educators

5 days ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Lindsay Kelly

The Ontario Mining Association (OMA) is enlisting the help of a new ally in the ongoing quest to recruit workers to the mining industry: teachers. In April, the organization, in co-operation with Mining Matters and the Canadian Ecology Centre, hosted a group of high school educators at Agnico Eagle's Detour Lake Mine to get a first-hand look at what it's like to work there.
New measles cases increase for third week in northern Ontario public health unit

1 week ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Hannah Alberga

TORONTO — A northern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection in April is now seeing dozens of new cases for the third week in a row. Public Health Ontario is reporting 96 new measles cases in the province over the past week, bringing the total number to 2,179 since an outbreak began in October. Thirty-four of the new infections are in Algoma Public Health, which includes Sault Ste. Marie.
A former student opens fire at an Austrian school, killing 9 before taking his own life

2 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Philipp Jenne |Geir Moulson

GRAZ, Austria (AP) — A former student opened fire at a school in Austria’s second-biggest city on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding at least 12 others before taking his own life, authorities said. There was no immediate information on the motive of the 21-year-old man, who had no previous police record. He used two weapons, which he was believed to have owned legally, police said.
'It’s going to affect everybody': Youth fight to kill Bill 5

2 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Youth are hitting the streets today, speaking out against contentious legislation passed this week. Over 100 people met at Participark before walking along Algonquin Boulevard to protest Bill 5. Chants of "Kill Bill 5" frequently broke out during a peaceful demonstration in front of city hall, where youth shared their message and elders encouraged their efforts.
Sudbury man applies to withdraw guilty plea in wife's murder case

2 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Jenny Lamothe

In an unexpected turn of events, Hatinder Sharma, set to be sentenced after pleading guilty to the first-degree murder of his wife, instead applied for a new lawyer, and will file an application to have his plea revoked. First degree murder charges only apply when there was pre-planning involved in the crime.
Cambrian’s $41.8M surplus another record, but it's ‘coming to an end’

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Heidi Ulrichsen

Despite changes to federal international student policy gutting the post-secondary sector, Cambrian College posted a record surplus, coming in at almost $41.8 million for the 2024-2025 financial year. Audited by KPMG, the college’s financial statements for the financial year ending on March 31 were approved by Cambrian’s board of governors at their June 4 meeting.
Blue Jays catcher Heineman putting up impressive numbers in backup role

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Gregory Strong

TORONTO — Catcher Tyler Heineman has made the most of his opportunities in a backup role with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. He was at it again Thursday with a two-hit, three-RBI performance that helped Toronto to a 9-1 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies. Heineman's seventh multi-hit performance over 20 games this season lifted his average to an eye-popping .404 with a .558 slugging percentage and .976 OPS.
$1.5M in drugs, cash seized in Timmins, Attawapiskat

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Over $1.26 million in drugs and $300,000 in cash were seized by police before they could be shipped further north. Police have shared more details on Project Albion, an eight-month-long joint investigation that culminated last week when search warrants were executed in Timmins. Twenty-two people are facing a total of 130 charges. “Drug traffickers have long seen our communities as opportunities for profit.
Oilers forward Zach Hyman speaks for first time since injury: 'You're heartbroken'

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Joshua Clipperton

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment caught him with a glancing blow in the neutral zone. Hyman dropped his stick and immediately skated off, favouring his right arm before heading straight to the locker room.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Chuck Chiang

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sources, with Energy Minister Adrian Dix announcing BC Hydro's request for expression of interest from companies to provide geothermal or hydroelectric projects to expand long-term power capacity and meet peak demand.