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Workers from Ukraine help Resolute Forest Products expand sawmill production

Workers from Ukraine help Resolute Forest Products expand sawmill production

The Resolute sawmill near Atikokan has over 30 Ukrainian workers, and more are en route
Syphilis rates on the rise in the region: NWHU

Syphilis rates on the rise in the region: NWHU

Northwestern Health Unit reports that 50 per cent of cases of Syphilis in 2022 were identified in the Sioux Lookout and the Kenora areas.
Charge laid after Fort Frances Jail inmate found with suspected drugs

Charge laid after Fort Frances Jail inmate found with suspected drugs

Provincial police officers with the Rainy River detachment and the regional canine unit responded on Feb. 28 to reports of a jail inmate in possession of suspected meth.
Overtime required to secure buyer for Red Lake mine

Overtime required to secure buyer for Red Lake mine

B.C. court grants Pure Gold Mining two-month CCAA extension to May 8
International Women’s Day celebrated across the Northwest

International Women’s Day celebrated across the Northwest

International Women's Day is being celebrated across the Northwest with a variety of events in communities like Dryden, Sioux Lookout, and Kenora.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Environmental activists have their (quick) say at PDAC

Environmental activists have their (quick) say at PDAC

Mining in greenfield areas puts environmentally sensitive James Bay peatlands at risk, group contends
Sioux Lookout hospital renovating emergency department

Sioux Lookout hospital renovating emergency department

The emergency department at the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is under renovations, adding four safe rooms to increase patient and staff safety.
Planning for road to Ring of Fire is 'unacceptable,' Neskantaga chief says

Planning for road to Ring of Fire is 'unacceptable,' Neskantaga chief says

Wayne Moonias tells mining company investors no one but Neskantaga can approve a road through its homelands
Pursuit: Ear Falls Skating Club celebrates successful season

Pursuit: Ear Falls Skating Club celebrates successful season

A total of 26 skaters performed in the club's annual end of season performance, showcasing different aspects of their skating throughout the season
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