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Complaint leads to impaired driving charges

Complaint leads to impaired driving charges

A 53-year-old woman was charged after a late-night incident on June 10.
Province, union at an impasse on classifying fire rangers as firefighters

Province, union at an impasse on classifying fire rangers as firefighters

OPSEU is pushing for MNR fire rangers to be officially designated as firefighters, the government says it agrees, but still no deal signed.
Northwestern Ontario town losing its Beer Store

Northwestern Ontario town losing its Beer Store

The privately owned company is closing 10 locations province-wide by the end of August, including the Atikokan store.
No reports of tornadoes after weekend storms, weather office says

No reports of tornadoes after weekend storms, weather office says

Environment Canada is still requesting reports from the public about Sunday’s active weather.
‘Strength, kindness, and unconditional love’: Sol Mamakwa’s wife dies

‘Strength, kindness, and unconditional love’: Sol Mamakwa’s wife dies

The Kiiwetinoong MPP confirmed Pearl Mamakwa’s death on Sunday.
Man found drinking in vehicle in alley faces charges

Man found drinking in vehicle in alley faces charges

Police spotted a vehicle idling in an alley, which led to impaired charges being laid.
'Potentially life threatening': tornado watch issued in Fort Frances area

'Potentially life threatening': tornado watch issued in Fort Frances area

Environment Canada urges anyone in the area to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
45th Terry Fox National Ride of Hope is now crossing Northwestern Ontario

45th Terry Fox National Ride of Hope is now crossing Northwestern Ontario

On Friday morning, the team began day 11 of the trek, leaving Winnipeg to bike toward Kenora and enter Ontario.
‘Parents Like Us’: health unit aims to help caregivers of those using substances

‘Parents Like Us’: health unit aims to help caregivers of those using substances

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says the handbook is largely aimed at parents or guardians of young people, but information is also more widely applicable.
Increased NOHFC funding comes with new focus on job creation

Increased NOHFC funding comes with new focus on job creation

Over the next three years, the province is giving the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation an additional $30 million.
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