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Multiple youths arrested in several suspected arsons

Multiple youths arrested in several suspected arsons

It's estimated that damages from the fires this year alone add up to more than $1 million. 
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‘Rising concern’ for Treaty 3 police as they lay more impaired driving charges

‘Rising concern’ for Treaty 3 police as they lay more impaired driving charges

The service says the latest charges are against a 36-year-old man from Grassy Narrows.
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Canada Post warns of potential strike on Friday, local utility encourages e-billing

Canada Post warns of potential strike on Friday, local utility encourages e-billing

The Crown corporation says it received strike notices for both urban and rural carriers.
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Weather helps Kenora 20 firefighters, but evacuation orders still in place

Weather helps Kenora 20 firefighters, but evacuation orders still in place

Wabaseemong, northwest of Kenora, was evacuated last week as wildfires raged nearby.
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‘Right place at the right time’: officer says first aid training saved a life

‘Right place at the right time’: officer says first aid training saved a life

Const. Paul Kainulainen was awarded a St. John Ambulance life-saving award on Tuesday.
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Medical school honours Sioux Lookout physiotherapist

Medical school honours Sioux Lookout physiotherapist

Sandhya Aiyer received a Commitment to Clinical Education Award from NOSM University.
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Thunder Bay has the province's highest opioid overdose death rate, again

Thunder Bay has the province's highest opioid overdose death rate, again

New data from the Ontario Office of the Chief Coroner shows 80 deaths in the city in 2024.
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Outfitter fined for providing bear-hunting services outside his licensed area

Outfitter fined for providing bear-hunting services outside his licensed area

An outfitter on Lake of the Woods was fined $10,000 and received a two-year suspension in his authorized bear management area
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Police seize estimated $14K in cocaine

Police seize estimated $14K in cocaine

During a joint investigation, police seized approximately 144 grams of what is believed to be cocaine, a small amount of Canadian cash, along with a vehicle. 
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New Justices of the Peace appointed

New Justices of the Peace appointed

The Ministry of the Attorney General announced the appointment of JPs in Thunder Bay, Kenora and Dryden
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