Local News

UPDATED: 3 residents in the running to fill Atikokan council vacancy

Councillors will name the successful candidate at a future meeting

Jan 28, 2025 4:48 PM Read more >

Neebing is set to build a new decontamination facility this August

Fire chief says it will make a huge difference for 'their numbers.'

Jan 28, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Writ drop: provincial election will be Feb. 27

The 43rd parliament of the province of Ontario is dissolved as of 4 pm

Jan 28, 2025 3:45 PM Read more >

Stephen Margarit to run for Liberals in Thunder Bay-Atikokan

Margarit joins Progressive Conservative Kevin Holland and NDP’s Judith Monteith-Farrell.

Jan 28, 2025 2:52 PM Read more >

1 person dead after Keewatin house fire, OPP say

Police say ‘active investigation’ under way of circumstances surrounding the fire and death.

Jan 28, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

‘Monumental’ $93M for new cardio centre

The construction of a new cardiac care wing is expected to be completed in late 2027

Jan 28, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Winter storm leads to SIJHL postponements

A pair of contests set for Tuesday night will now take place at a later date.

Jan 28, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

OPP arrest three people following Fort Frances break-and-enter

The Fort France and Emo residents now face several charges.

Jan 28, 2025 10:21 AM Read more >

Up to 10 centimetres of snow expected in region

Alert affects several communities, including Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Red Lake.

Jan 28, 2025 8:34 AM Read more >

Police lay impaired charge in Atikokan

Reports of a vehicle swerving on Sunday night led to a traffic stop and the arrest of a 36-year-old man.

Jan 28, 2025 8:24 AM Read more >