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$11B needed to end chronic homelessness by 2035: report

$11B needed to end chronic homelessness by 2035: report

Local social services board chair says report can bolster pitch for provincial supportive housing strategy.
Ignace aims for another appeal in wrongful firing lawsuit

Ignace aims for another appeal in wrongful firing lawsuit

The township has applied for leave to appeal an Ontario court’s decision to award a former employee $157,000 for wrongful dismissal.
RFDA launches $1.5M capital campaign

RFDA launches $1.5M capital campaign

The expansion will include a wild game kitchen, sacred fire area, and dedicated hamper preparation area.
$28M announced for Indigenous health centre in Kenora

$28M announced for Indigenous health centre in Kenora

A new facility will house primary health care and all services provided by Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Aboriginal Health Access Centre under one roof.
Thunder Bay woman charged with arson in Dryden apartment fire

Thunder Bay woman charged with arson in Dryden apartment fire

Alleged arson took place at a Duke Street apartment building.
OPP confiscate $26K of drugs during raid

OPP confiscate $26K of drugs during raid

Thousands of drugs were seized during a recent bust.
'Transformative' new health care model coming to Kenora

'Transformative' new health care model coming to Kenora

A made-in-Kenora model of heath care delivery has now been approved by the province.
Grassy Narrows establishes checkpoint against human trafficking

Grassy Narrows establishes checkpoint against human trafficking

A notice posted by the First Nation said there have been ‘recent incidents involving attempted abductions of our band members.’
Thunder Bay 50/50 winners still can't believe their luck

Thunder Bay 50/50 winners still can't believe their luck

Hanmer, Ont. couple have purchased a new Cadillac Escalade and plan to renovate their home with some of their winnings.
Northwest paramedic pay is too low, union president says

Northwest paramedic pay is too low, union president says

‘Basically, when you call for an ambulance, the least paid people that show up are the paramedics.’
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