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Houseboat destroyed in fire over the weekend

Houseboat destroyed in fire over the weekend

OPP say no one was on board when the fire broke out at Goose Portage.
MPs reflect on an eventful spring

MPs reflect on an eventful spring

“So I've been very, very proud of our advocacy holding the government to account on that and advocating for some common sense solutions – as well as the work that our Conservative team has done on the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee," Melillo said.
NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for June 21, 2024: Ford visits the region, and Ottawa responds to province

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for June 21, 2024: Ford visits the region, and Ottawa responds to province

Sandy Lake celebrates the arrival of power and light

Sandy Lake celebrates the arrival of power and light

The remote First Nation now has reliable electricity, thanks to the Wataynikaneyap Power line.
Maintenance inspection results in driver's arrest

Maintenance inspection results in driver's arrest

The OPP remains committed to ensuring road safety through education and enforcement. Impaired driving is a public safety emergency. If you see an impaired driver, call 911.
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Helicopter accident in Northern Ontario sparks investigation

Helicopter accident in Northern Ontario sparks investigation

Transportation Safety Board has deployed two investigators to the scene; no word on injuries or cause of last Thursday's incident at this time
OPP charge 33-year-old with second degree murder

OPP charge 33-year-old with second degree murder

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on July 11.
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Local swimmer giving back with marathon swim

Local swimmer giving back with marathon swim

Tori Niittynen-Dreifelds is doing a 10-kilometre swim on June 28 at the Lakehead University pool to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario.
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