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Settlement approval hearing scheduled for sexual abuse class action involving ex-priest

Settlement approval hearing scheduled for sexual abuse class action involving ex-priest

A tentative settlement approval hearing is scheduled for October 2023 in the $110 million class action lawsuit against convicted pedophile Ralph Rowe and the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Keewatin and Scouts Canada
Forest fire smoke affecting several parts of the region

Forest fire smoke affecting several parts of the region

The Thunder Bay, Atikokan, Greenstone, and north shore Lake Superior areas have all been affected by heavy smoke on Friday
Genaille hired to lead Islanders in first SIJHL campaign

Genaille hired to lead Islanders in first SIJHL campaign

Cody Genaille, a member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Manitoba, was recently named head coach of the expansion team
Comedian bringing 'doctorate in small Canadian towns' to Ear Falls

Comedian bringing 'doctorate in small Canadian towns' to Ear Falls

Eric Johnston will perform in Ear Falls on July 27, with other Northwestern Ontario stops in Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout and Kenora.
Wildfire smoke leads to air quality statement

Wildfire smoke leads to air quality statement

Smoke from wildfires burning in Northwestern Ontario is expected to be noticeable in the air in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas this weekend.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Region could get much-needed rain this weekend

Region could get much-needed rain this weekend

Showers will likely start Saturday followed by more persistent rainfall on Sunday
Singh calls for action on affordable housing

Singh calls for action on affordable housing

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called on the government to waive HST on new affordable housing builds during his stop in Thunder Bay.
'Gamechanging' agreement for education in Pikangikum

'Gamechanging' agreement for education in Pikangikum

The Indigenous Teacher Education Program through Queen's University is expected to start in Pikangikum in May 2024, setting participants on the path to earning an education degree while working in their community.
Kenora considering cancelling Canada Day fireworks

Kenora considering cancelling Canada Day fireworks

Local fire bans and restricted fire zone implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry have been in effect since the start of the month
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