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OPP investigating incident in Dryden, overpass closed

OPP investigating incident in Dryden, overpass closed

Police say the Duke Street overpass is inaccessible for the time being and ask the public to use another route.
One third of people who died from an opioid overdose last year were homeless

One third of people who died from an opioid overdose last year were homeless

Data from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit says 31 people experiencing homelessness died from opioid toxicity, a much higher number than in years prior.
Investigation ongoing into Atikokan residential fire

Investigation ongoing into Atikokan residential fire

OPP say no one was injured in the fire that destroyed the residence and threatened the surrounding forested area.
Wildfire smoke likely to drift throughout much of the Northwest this weekend, MNR says

Wildfire smoke likely to drift throughout much of the Northwest this weekend, MNR says

Areas around Lake Superior are seeing a quick reprieve from the smoke, but that could change.
Webequie in state of emergency, evacuation begins as fire grows

Webequie in state of emergency, evacuation begins as fire grows

Nipigon 5 fire burns near Webequie First Nation, Red Lake 12 near Deer Lake.
MPPs welcome ‘fair and reasonable’ pay raise

MPPs welcome ‘fair and reasonable’ pay raise

‘MPP salaries have been lagging compared to other elected representatives, including city councilors in Ontario.'
Local youth brought ‘brilliant’ insight to Canada’s UNDRIP plan, organizer says

Local youth brought ‘brilliant’ insight to Canada’s UNDRIP plan, organizer says

Feathers of Hope submitting a report to Justice Canada highlighting students’ voices in how the country is responding to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Wildfire smoke lingering but expected to clear, Environment Canada says

Wildfire smoke lingering but expected to clear, Environment Canada says

Numerous forest fires burning in the Northwest and out west have caused smoky conditions across much of the region.
Wildfire multiplies in size, Deer Lake evacuates

Wildfire multiplies in size, Deer Lake evacuates

Red Lake 12 expands to more than 7,000 hectares.
Poor air quality blamed on ongoing wildfires

Poor air quality blamed on ongoing wildfires

Environment Canada has air quality statements covering most of Northwestern Ontario.
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