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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.
Tariff war no excuse for ‘trampling’ on rights: Mamakwa

Tariff war no excuse for ‘trampling’ on rights: Mamakwa

Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, is an attack on First Nations’ rights, Indigenous MPP says.
Proposed bill would allow councillors to be fired

Proposed bill would allow councillors to be fired

The province has recently reintroduced a bill aimed at standardizing municipal codes of conduct and which provides a mechanism to fire a councillor for serious offences.
Forest fire closes section of Highway 525

Forest fire closes section of Highway 525

Ministry of Transportation advises motorists to avoid the area until the highway reopens.
UPDATED: Pikangikum takes Canada to court over infrastructure

UPDATED:Pikangikum takes Canada to court over infrastructure

The remote First Nation has declared a state of emergency and says it has been under multiple drinking water advisories over the past 25 years.
Kenora driver allegedly hits hotel, charged with driving under the influence of drugs

Kenora driver allegedly hits hotel, charged with driving under the influence of drugs

Ontario Provincial Police say the 38-year-old fled after the crash, was tracked down by the canine unit.
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