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Fire ban not expected to be lifted anytime soon

Fire ban not expected to be lifted anytime soon

Due to ever-changing weather patterns, predicting when the fire ban will be lifted is problematic.
Pikangikum house fire claims one life

Pikangikum house fire claims one life

A devastating house fire in Pikangikum First Nation leaves one person deceased.
Thunderstorms possible for Atikokan, Ignace, Pickle Lake areas

Thunderstorms possible for Atikokan, Ignace, Pickle Lake areas

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued Friday afternoon for areas including Atikokan and other eastern parts of the Rainy River district, Ignace, and Pickle Lake and some remote northern locations.
‘All hands on deck’ required to fix housing crisis, says Ontario Chamber

‘All hands on deck’ required to fix housing crisis, says Ontario Chamber

Inflation, supply chain issues, lack of affordable housing stock exacerbate homelessness, says policy paper
New fire truck provides Ignace with serious upgrade

New fire truck provides Ignace with serious upgrade

Ignace’s new pumper truck is a much-needed upgrade for the town volunteer fire department.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Funding victory a 'game changer' for First Nations policing: lawyer

Funding victory a 'game changer' for First Nations policing: lawyer

Lawyer for three First Nations police services says 12-month court-ordered funding extension will force Ottawa to fix 'mess' of discriminatory Indigenous policing agreements
FedNor funding announced for series of municipal initiatives

FedNor funding announced for series of municipal initiatives

Sioux Lookout, Fort Frances, Dryden, Rainy River, Kenora and Machin all receiving federal funds
Blue-green algae reported in 2 area lakes

Blue-green algae reported in 2 area lakes

Public health authorities are warning residents to avoid water in Icarus Lake and Trout Lake in the Thunder Bay region after confirming the presence of blue-green algae.
Provincial Liberal leadership candidate says party needs renewal

Provincial Liberal leadership candidate says party needs renewal

Nate Erskine-Smith, a federal MP since 2015, is vying to lead the provincial party
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