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Sixty-one forest fires burning in Northwest Region

Sixty-one forest fires burning in Northwest Region

A dozen new fires were confirmed on Tuesday. Ten of the 61 fires are considered not under control.
Revenue sharing agreement with airline nets First Nation over $1M

Revenue sharing agreement with airline nets First Nation over $1M

North Star Air officials presented the ceremonial cheque to Webequie First Nation during the community’s 50th annual summer festival.
Collision closes Highway 599 in both directions

Collision closes Highway 599 in both directions

Traffic is stopped between Highway 17 in Ignace and Highway 642.
Region's municipal association welcomes federal support for lumber industry

Region's municipal association welcomes federal support for lumber industry

NOMA President Rick Dumas says new government measures recognize the industry's vital role in Northwestern Ontario
'And then the shots were fired:' Lawyers witnessed shooting of Wapekeka man

'And then the shots were fired:' Lawyers witnessed shooting of Wapekeka man

The police shooting of Tyresse Roundsky during a court session in the remote First Nation is a traumatic event for the community, said the colleague of two lawyers who were in the room at the time
'I told you so,' says postal union leader after failed vote

'I told you so,' says postal union leader after failed vote

The postal workers' union rejects Canada Post's final offer and urges them to get back to the bargaining table.
New leadership hopes to lead Ontario Prospectors out of the wilderness

New leadership hopes to lead Ontario Prospectors out of the wilderness

Association restructuring to heighten public visibility, become more effective lobby group
Eight New Fires Confirmed in Northwest Region

Eight New Fires Confirmed in Northwest Region

Eight new wildfires have been confirmed in Ontario’s Northwest Region, with new activity near Sioux Lookout and Nipigon.
UPDATED: Highway 17 reopened after fatal accident in Ignace area

UPDATED: Highway 17 reopened after fatal accident in Ignace area

A mishap involving a motorcycle resulted in fatal injuries
'Like a homecoming': 50 years and counting for Webequie's annual summer festival

'Like a homecoming': 50 years and counting for Webequie's annual summer festival

The Northwestern Ontario First Nation’s Neebin Odaminowin celebration takes place in the final week of July.
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