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New NEW office opens in Sioux Lookout

New NEW office opens in Sioux Lookout

The range of services includes career counselling, job search assistance, and training opportunities.
Red Apple reopens in Sioux Lookout two years after roof collapse

Red Apple reopens in Sioux Lookout two years after roof collapse

The store was closed in March 2022 when snow accumulation led to the roof caving in just an hour before it was closing for the night.
Land near Sioux Lookout Airport open for development

Land near Sioux Lookout Airport open for development

A 27-acre parcel of land along Bigwood Lake represents big opportunities for developers, according to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
NWHU issues warning about increase in drug poisoning

NWHU issues warning about increase in drug poisoning

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has been notified of multiple opioid poisoning events over the weekend. 
Drivers charged with impaired in Fort Frances

Drivers charged with impaired in Fort Frances

Two traffic stops resulted in two drivers being arrested and charged with impaired driving.
OPP charge youth with impaired driving in Fort Frances

OPP charge youth with impaired driving in Fort Frances

A youth is facing more than 10 alcohol and driving-related offences after being stopped by OPP over the weekend.
Northwestern Ontario’s housing needs getting overlooked, Melillo says

Northwestern Ontario’s housing needs getting overlooked, Melillo says

Poirier and Melillo have discussed the region's lack of housing funding, and the two share some of the same concerns.  
'It makes you suspicious': Kenora left out of feds’ Housing Accelerator Fund program, Poirier says

'It makes you suspicious': Kenora left out of feds’ Housing Accelerator Fund program, Poirier says

According to the CMHC, the program received 544 applications from municipalities, of which 179 have led to signed agreements. 
Paramedics get high-tech helpers

Paramedics get high-tech helpers

The Rainy River paramedics chief says new chest-compression machines will improve patient outcomes and safety.
Initiative led by residential school survivors to uncover the truth

Initiative led by residential school survivors to uncover the truth

The Bringing Our Children Home Initiative is investigating the possibility of unmarked graves where the Pelican Lake Indian Residential School once operated.
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