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Need for Indigenous foster homes 'huge' across Northwestern Ontario

Need for Indigenous foster homes 'huge' across Northwestern Ontario

Foster parent appreciation month calls for action as Tikinagan Child and Family Services identifies a need for Indigenous foster homes.
Tech challenge seeks to boost 5G in mining

Tech challenge seeks to boost 5G in mining

NORCAT, partners issue Mining Technology Innovation Challenge
Barwick workers vote in favour of new collective agreement

Barwick workers vote in favour of new collective agreement

150 Unifor works in Barwick approve four-year deal with West Fraser Timber.
50/50 draws making a difference for small hospitals in the Northwest

50/50 draws making a difference for small hospitals in the Northwest

After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down many fundraising efforts for hospital foundations in Northwest, many are using 50/50 fundraisers, which one even calls a godsend.
Four arrested after search leads to suspected drugs, firearm in Atikokan

Four arrested after search leads to suspected drugs, firearm in Atikokan

A search warrant was executed at a residence in the community on March 3, leading to the seizure of suspected illicit substances, a firearm, prohibited devices, and ammunition.
Ontario approves Ring of Fire road environmental assessment terms of reference

Ontario approves Ring of Fire road environmental assessment terms of reference

The EA process for the Northern Road Link is led by Webequie and Marten Falls First Nations
Northern delegates kick off Toronto mining tradeshow

Northern delegates kick off Toronto mining tradeshow

More than 100 Northern Ontario mining supply and service companies in attendance for annual PDAC convention
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Photobooth: A world of snow and ice

Photobooth: A world of snow and ice

These images from TBnewswatch readers show familiar sights from the Thunder Bay area covered in a winter coat of snow and ice. Want to see your pictures included in future Photobooth features? Email images to photos@dougallmedia.
Governments invest in internet access projects

Governments invest in internet access projects

The provincial and federal governments say $61 million in funding announced Friday will bring high-speed internet access to thousands of homes in rural communities and First Nations.
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