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MNRF looking into illegal fishing in Canadian waters

MNRF looking into illegal fishing in Canadian waters

Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas stressed the importance of strengthening Ontario’s borders to Minister Graydon Smith regarding American fishing guilds travelling into Canadian waters to illegally fish.
Toll bridge should be publicly owned, Fort Frances mayor says

Toll bridge should be publicly owned, Fort Frances mayor says

“We don’t think that that bridge should be in private enterprise, and that’s no reflection on those who bought it."
Trucker charged with careless driving after collision

Trucker charged with careless driving after collision

A tractor-trailer crashed in the front yard at a Minnitaki residence.
Forest firefighters to get presumptive WSIB coverage for cancers and PTSD

Forest firefighters to get presumptive WSIB coverage for cancers and PTSD

Ontario government also plans legislation to reduce required qualifying service time from 15 years to 10 years.
Collision leads to impaired driving charges

Collision leads to impaired driving charges

One individual was arrested and charged with impaired driving following a collision on Highway 11.
Synergy North electricity rates to decrease in Kenora

Synergy North electricity rates to decrease in Kenora

The changes take effect May 1, and will be reflected on most bills by the end of the month.
Ontario man will play pool for 30 hours to raise money for ALS

Ontario man will play pool for 30 hours to raise money for ALS

At the hall, there is only one table, so Ty Cross created a 30-hour sign-up sheet for people to play against him.
Equinox Gold buying out its Greenstone mine development partner

Equinox Gold buying out its Greenstone mine development partner

Vancouver gold company makes billion-dollar offer to Orion to take full ownership of open pit.
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
OPINION: Fighting for the dead, protecting the living

OPINION: Fighting for the dead, protecting the living

More research needed to help protect Ontario workers from occupational disease.
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