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‘Lives depend on it’: First Nations push back against delays on police funding

‘Lives depend on it’: First Nations push back against delays on police funding

The Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario are calling on Canada to withdraw its motion to adjourn an Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing that was scheduled to take place in the new year.
Ford promises anti-encampment bill without notwithstanding clause

Ford promises anti-encampment bill without notwithstanding clause

Premier Ford has backed away from pre-emptively using the notwithstanding clause again but is still keeping it in his back pocket
Two arrested in Manitouwadge drug bust

Two arrested in Manitouwadge drug bust

Police say they seized weapons and suspected crystal methamphetamine at a Manitouwadge residence.
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Hoppe advances at senior nationals, Rosengren into seeding round

Hoppe advances at senior nationals, Rosengren into seeding round

Thunder Bay's Ron Rosengren foursome split two matches on Wednesday, while Kenora's Lori Hoppe won both her matches.
Northwest miners connect with suppliers at Reverse Expo

Northwest miners connect with suppliers at Reverse Expo

Four mining companies gave pitches and presentations to local companies that supply and service the sector.
Four people charged with drug trafficking in Wabigoon area

Four people charged with drug trafficking in Wabigoon area

OPP executed a search warrant Tuesday at a local residence
UPDATE: Highway 17 and Highway 11 reopened

UPDATE: Highway 17 and Highway 11 reopened

Closures Wednesday afternoon were due to collisions and poor driving conditions
Part of Hwy 17/17A near Kenora closed after multiple collisions

Part of Hwy 17/17A near Kenora closed after multiple collisions

Police are asking drivers to take an alternate route as officers and tow will be working diligently to ensure road safety.
Municipalities get ‘some relief’ on OPP costs

Municipalities get ‘some relief’ on OPP costs

The City of Thunder Bay and Oliver Paipoonge are the only two remaining Northwestern Ontario municipalities not policed by the OPP.
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