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$20M in new winter road funding for Ontario First Nations

$20M in new winter road funding for Ontario First Nations

After a roundtable with First Nations leaders, Hajdu announced an additional $20 million in federal funding over four years.
Update: Two dead in highway collision near Sistonen's Corner

Update: Two dead in highway collision near Sistonen's Corner

Collision involved a transport and a pick-up truck.
Northwest Newsweek: November 22

Northwest Newsweek: November 22

Fighting Walleye cruise past Ice Dogs

Fighting Walleye cruise past Ice Dogs

Thunder Bay, Ironwood and Sioux Lookout, in overtime, also pick up SIJHL wins on Friday night.
Highway 11/17 closed in both directions south of Sistonen's Corner

Highway 11/17 closed in both directions south of Sistonen's Corner

Reopening estimate has not been given at this time.
Power line construction to begin by the end of this year

Power line construction to begin by the end of this year

A ceremonial groundbreaking took place Friday morning at Hydro One’s Lakehead Transmission Station in Shuniah for the $1.2 billion Waasigan Transmission Line.
Chiefs of Ontario form two-spirit council

Chiefs of Ontario form two-spirit council

The Ontario chiefs voted to establish a 2SLGBTQQIA+ council during their fall chiefs assembly, held Nov. 19–21 in Thunder Bay.
Hard working innovators honoured

Hard working innovators honoured

The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre held its 15th annual RBC Innovation Awards at the Superior Inn on Thursday.
Fort Frances drafts $29M capital budget for 2025

Fort Frances drafts $29M capital budget for 2025

All council meetings are open to the public and can be joined online by viewing the meeting agenda on the town’s website.
Feds should kill bill recognizing ‘fraudulent right holders,’ COO grand chief says

Feds should kill bill recognizing ‘fraudulent right holders,’ COO grand chief says

First Nations remain opposed to Bill C-53, which would authorize Ottawa to negotiate and ratify treaties with Métis organizations.
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