Highlights

Blazes destroyed the band office and an empty home in the early hours of April 4.

The federal government announced agreements to fast-track housing in nine First Nations.

During a traffic blitz over the Easter Long Weekend, Northwest OPP conducted 1,200 traffic stops Easter weekend.

The name of the accused is being held to protect the victim's identity. 

Red Lake OPP arrested and charged two individuals with drug trafficking.

The Ontario Provincial Police said members of the Dryden detachment have removed a dangerous driver as a result of proactive policing.

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is giving Fort Frances $487,500 to restore the Hallett and Owandem tugboats, design a dry dock to display them, and landscape the waterfront area.

Police urge anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs to contact the OPP

Miriam Cook reopened the Ignace restaurant last year.

The mayors of Pinawa, Man., and Clarington, Ont., will be at the April 12-13 Northwest Nuclear Exploration Event in Ignace.