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One confirmed dead after Pikangikum house fire

One confirmed dead after Pikangikum house fire

Two other people remain unaccounted for after Wednesday night fire
Only movie theatre near Fort Frances to close its doors

Only movie theatre near Fort Frances to close its doors

The Cine 5 Theatre in International Falls, Minn., is closing next week, leaving moviegoers in Fort Frances with no local place to take in the latest blockbuster or any other film.
Indigenous culture and inclusivity training mandatory at hospitals

Indigenous culture and inclusivity training mandatory at hospitals

St. Joseph's Care Group and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre have both agreed to require all 5,900 employees of the two institutions take the Wake the Giant virtual Indigenous and Inclusivity training.
New Kenora Justice Centre features mural painted by Anshinabee artist

New Kenora Justice Centre features mural painted by Anshinabee artist

 A woodland style mural featuring the seven grandfather teachings was revealed recently in Kenora’s new Indigenous-led Justice Centre.
Police seize two million illegal cigarettes after Highway 17 traffic stop

Police seize two million illegal cigarettes after Highway 17 traffic stop

A 24-year-old from Scarborough faces charges of trafficking contraband tobacco and obstructing an officer, along with two charges under the Tobacco Tax Act and several Highway Traffic Act offences.
Black Ash Recovery Strategy causing concern for forestry stakeholders

Black Ash Recovery Strategy causing concern for forestry stakeholders

Boundary Waters Forest Management Corporation general manager says current provincial strategy is restrictive in the northwest
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Three people unaccounted for after Pikangikum fire

Three people unaccounted for after Pikangikum fire

Community peacekeepers requested police assistance just before 10 p.m. Wednesday for a house fire.
Three charged after police seize drugs, gun in Dryden

Three charged after police seize drugs, gun in Dryden

OPP executed a search at a Dryden home on Wednesday, leading to the seizure of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and buprenorphine, along with items associated with drug trafficking, a firearm, and ammunition.
Treasury Metals aims for 2026 mining start near Dryden

Treasury Metals aims for 2026 mining start near Dryden

Mine developer provides more details on the scale of district-sized Goliath Gold Complex
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