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Ontario Liberals to hold leadership debate in Thunder Bay

Ontario Liberals to hold leadership debate in Thunder Bay

The leadership race has five registered candidates — Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie, Beaches-East York MP Nate Erskine-Smith, Kingston and the Islands MPP Ted Hsu, Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi, and Don Valley East MPP Adil Shamji.
Air ambulance usage increased since pandemic

Air ambulance usage increased since pandemic

The number of patients using the province's Ornge ambulance service in the Northwest significantly increased, with the last two years being the highest in nearly a decade.
VIDEO: Hallett Brewery is producing locally brewed pints in Fort Frances

VIDEO: Hallett Brewery is producing locally brewed pints in Fort Frances

Atikokan OPP arrest impaired truck driver

Atikokan OPP arrest impaired truck driver

The driver of the commercial motor vehicle has been charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving, driving a vehicle with an open container of liquor, and failing to maintain a daily log.
Family doctor feels the pressure of a struggling healthcare system

Family doctor feels the pressure of a struggling healthcare system

A family doctor in Sioux Lookout is speaking out about shortages of keeping emergency department open.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
OIPRD won't investigate complaint of Sioux Lookout police interaction

OIPRD won't investigate complaint of Sioux Lookout police interaction

Complaint against Sioux Lookout Police Officer who was tasered female ignored because it would affect the pending court case against the accused.
Pair of impaired drivers caught in Ear Falls

Pair of impaired drivers caught in Ear Falls

Police arrest two impaired drivers in the Ear Falls area over the weekend
NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK: Aug. 11, 2023: Proposed settlement in sexual abuse class action lawsuit

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK: Aug. 11, 2023: Proposed settlement in sexual abuse class action lawsuit

Two charged with murder in Sioux Lookout

Two charged with murder in Sioux Lookout

Emergency services had responded to an incident on Aug. 11, where one person was pronounced dead.
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