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Washout closes section of Highway 609

Washout closes section of Highway 609

Traffic control is in place, north of the second bridge near Quibell.
College called out for failing to consult industry on culinary program closure

College called out for failing to consult industry on culinary program closure

The culinary management program was one of 11 college programs indefinitely suspended in March.
Nursing station flooding causes state of emergency in Neskantaga First Nation

Nursing station flooding causes state of emergency in Neskantaga First Nation

An order in council says flooding in the community led to water seeping through the walls, prompting station’s closure.
NAPS officers honored with Coronation medals

NAPS officers honored with Coronation medals

Four Nishnawbe Aski Police members have received King Charles III medals for outstanding community service work in drug abuse prevention.
Last week in numbers: OPP Northwest calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Northwest calls for service

OPP saw a two percent decrease in the number of calls for service last week across the northwest region.
Drug charges laid at North Caribou Lake First Nation

Drug charges laid at North Caribou Lake First Nation

A local resident was arrested at the community's airport after police found cocaine and opioids
'It weighs on me': worker health champion reflects on a decade of advocacy

'It weighs on me': worker health champion reflects on a decade of advocacy

In April 2025, Janice Hobbs Martell is marking 10 years since launching the McIntyre Powder Project
Kenora arena upgrade work on the way in May

Kenora arena upgrade work on the way in May

A contractor will be replacing the concrete slab in the Thistle Arena to provide a more solid and stable ice surface.
Farmers urge consumers to support the local economy

Farmers urge consumers to support the local economy

Northwestern Ontario farmers say to shop local amid rising tariffs.
Riverside Health Care launches 'focused fundraising efforts'

Riverside Health Care launches 'focused fundraising efforts'

A Diagnostic Imaging Campaign to add an MRI to the Fort Frances hospital will roll out soon, says Riverside Health Care.
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