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Brown marks final day as Atikokan mayor after long career

Brown marks final day as Atikokan mayor after long career

With Atikokan's new mayor and council officially taking over Tuesday, Dennis Brown is retired from public office after 40 years of service
Outstanding warrant leads to drug bust in Dryden

Outstanding warrant leads to drug bust in Dryden

A 33-year-old Ignace woman and a 35-year-old Thunder Bay man each face two counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking
Red Lake ferry back in service

Red Lake ferry back in service

The Miss McKenzie II Ferry, which connects McKenzie Island and mainland Red Lake, is back in service after an issue on Monday
Triple threat of viruses has regional health care leaders worried

Triple threat of viruses has regional health care leaders worried

Influenza, respiratory viruses and COVID-19 are overwhelming many Northwestern Ontario hospitals, especially as growing numbers of children under the age of 16 are requiring care
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Inquest called into 2015 death at Musselwhite gold mine

Inquest called into 2015 death at Musselwhite gold mine

Miner Jose Amaral, who was born and raised in Manitouwadge, died when a rockfall left his scoop covered in material
Northwestern school boards not surprised by EQAO results

Northwestern school boards not surprised by EQAO results

Two directors of education of Northwestern Ontario school boards say they aren't surprised by last year's EQAO results, pointing to pandemic and revamped math curriculum
$13M in new equipment to boost cancer care in Northwestern Ontario

$13M in new equipment to boost cancer care in Northwestern Ontario

A new PET/CT scanner and Linear Accelerator will improve cancer treatment
Kenora's Main street Christmas tree to arrive on Tuesday

Kenora's Main street Christmas tree to arrive on Tuesday

Kenora's Main Street Christmas Tree to be transported on Tuesday, with the tree lighting taking place on Friday.
Dryden Food Bank sees 14 per cent increase since March

Dryden Food Bank sees 14 per cent increase since March

Since March of 2022, the Dryden Food Bank has seen a 14 per cent increase in usage and a 30 per cent demand since the start of the pandemic.
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