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Highway 71 closed due to a collision

Highway 71 closed due to a collision

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has closed Highway 71 due to a collision.
Kenora hospital CEO exiting; replacement appointed

Kenora hospital CEO exiting; replacement appointed

Ray Racette will retire in June after nearly six years as president and CEO at Kenora’s general hospital and more than 40 years in health care.
“Solutions cannot come from the colonizer,” says Hajdu

“Solutions cannot come from the colonizer,” says Hajdu

The auditor general’s report on Indigenous housing highlights the federal government's failure in closing the housing gap, but Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu believes that governments should not dictate what works best for First Nations.  
Drug trafficker arrested in North Spirit Lake

Drug trafficker arrested in North Spirit Lake

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has arrested and charged one individual with drug trafficking.
Groups demand broader consent for nuclear waste storage

Groups demand broader consent for nuclear waste storage

A petition demands that Ottawa require the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to get consent from other communities, including those along the transportation route.
NAPS welcomes a dozen new recruits

NAPS welcomes a dozen new recruits

New recruits are joining the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service. Currently training in Thunder Bay, the rookies are preparing to be deployed to various NAPS communities.
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Fort Frances council raising taxes

Fort Frances council raising taxes

“No councillor liked this, but the alternative was to start cutting services – and then what services do you cut?”
Multiple charges laid after traffic stop

Multiple charges laid after traffic stop

A routine traffic stop by Rainy River OPP has led to an arrest with multiple charges being laid.
NWO pride organization shares support for drag performers

NWO pride organization shares support for drag performers

Following a bomb threat during a drag story time event in Thunder Bay, a Northwestern Ontario Pride organization is speaking out against threats of violence.
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