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Shortening teachers’ college back to one year could help fill specific vacancies, some local unions say

Shortening teachers’ college back to one year could help fill specific vacancies, some local unions say

Documents obtained by The Canadian Press suggest the province is considering the change to address a worsening shortage of educators.
Mamakwa ‘felt something’ viewing historic Treaty 9

Mamakwa ‘felt something’ viewing historic Treaty 9

‘As a rights-holder, it was a powerful experience to physically hold this history in my hands.’
Heat warning issued for parts of Northwestern Ontario

Heat warning issued for parts of Northwestern Ontario

Temperatures will approach or exceed 30 C from Sunday through Wednesday
‘Collective impact’: anti-homelessness advocacy must be community-wide, experts say

‘Collective impact’: anti-homelessness advocacy must be community-wide, experts say

Lakehead Social Planning Council, local Indigenous Friendship Centre deliver presentation on most recent point-in-time count.
More and new pests, invasive species to watch out for as winters warm, entomologist says

More and new pests, invasive species to watch out for as winters warm, entomologist says

While new threats to plants continue to migrate north, one toxic worm spreading in southern Ontario is unlikely to establish itself here.
First measles cases in nearly 30 years confirmed in Thunder Bay

First measles cases in nearly 30 years confirmed in Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is urging anyone who may have been exposed to take appropriate precautions.
Police officers cleared by watchdog over man's crushed fingers

Police officers cleared by watchdog over man's crushed fingers

The Special Investigations Unit says no reasonable grounds for criminal charges after a probe into the incident that resulted in two broken fingers for a Mishkeegogamang man.
MNR firefighters battle wildfire as blaze approaches First Nation

MNR firefighters battle wildfire as blaze approaches First Nation

The blaze was about 12 kilometres north of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations as of Friday afternoon.
First Nations 'shouldn't be living like second class citizens,' says lawyer

First Nations 'shouldn't be living like second class citizens,' says lawyer

Housing issues include infrastructure issues, mould and infestations from animals and pests.
Charges for Kenora man after police reportedly seize cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs

Charges for Kenora man after police reportedly seize cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs

The 64-year-old was charged with numerous trafficking-related offences.
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