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Family of Hermina Fletcher say Riverside advertisement ‘deeply offensive’

Family of Hermina Fletcher say Riverside advertisement ‘deeply offensive’

An advertisement in a Fort Frances newspaper by Riverside Health Care is being questioned by the family of Hermina Fletcher, who died in a Riverside hospital after former nurse Lindsey Coyle altered her medication administration report to steal morphine.
Northern NDP MPPs respond to the death of Jenna Ostberg

Northern NDP MPPs respond to the death of Jenna Ostberg

Thunder Bay—Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa released a joint statement.
Ignace Willingness Committee was dormant for most of 2023

Ignace Willingness Committee was dormant for most of 2023

There were no full meetings of the Willingness Committee from November 2022 until October 2023, a longtime member says.
High food, operating costs hitting RFDA's stock & supply

High food, operating costs hitting RFDA's stock & supply

The cost of running the RFDA warehouse increased by 44 per cent compared to the previous years.
New Rainy River school under construction

New Rainy River school under construction

If all goes according to plan, the border town’s kids will start attending the JK-12 school in 2025, a school board official says.
Structural fire still under investigation

Structural fire still under investigation

Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service successfully extinguished a house fire on Jan. 7.
Synergy North launches a sustainability survey for its customers

Synergy North launches a sustainability survey for its customers

"There's a variety of issues that many people feel are more important than others, and we want to make sure that we balance them out."
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Nuclear panel paused while recruitment continues

Nuclear panel paused while recruitment continues

The Northwestern Ontario township on the shortlist for hosting Canada’s first deep-underground nuclear waste facility has suspended the work of its Willingness Committee.
Multiple charges laid after a traffic stop

Multiple charges laid after a traffic stop

Atikokan OPP have charged one individual with multiple violations after a traffic stop.
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