Highlights

Everything they do at the research station is shared with farmers, says Tarlok Singh Sahota, the station’s director, at no cost.

The provincial government has invested $30,000 to help the community attract tourists and residents to its events, as well as celebrate Canada’s history and promote local economic growth.

Kakabeka Falls, Whitefish Lake, Arrow Lake, Atikokan, Shebandowan and Quetico Park are all in the potential danger zone, should a tornado form.

The police watch dog said a Deer Lake First Nation man was in fact approaching police when he was shot by a NAPS officer.

Longtime social justice advocate Marlene Elder says there could be as many as 35 people living there.

The goal is to raise one million dollars for five charities that support mental health.

The funding is going to eight projects in the region, all aiming to increase the use of underused wood and other forestry byproducts.

More serious warnings are in effect across most of the far north, with less severe alerts for the north shore and area.