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Mamakwa secures third term as Kiiwetinoong MPP

Mamakwa secures third term as Kiiwetinoong MPP

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Another win for Rickford

Another win for Rickford

Greg Rickford was quickly declared winner in the Kenora-Rainy River race .
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Conservatives win 3rd consecutive majority

Conservatives win 3rd consecutive majority

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Northwestern Ontario 2025 Election Results

Northwestern Ontario 2025 Election Results

Results will be updated as they become available throughout the night.
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LIVE BLOG: 2025 Election Night

LIVE BLOG: 2025 Election Night

Newswatch staff will be updating live all night. Check in often for the latest election news.
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Cat Lake receives over a thousand pounds of hockey equipment

Cat Lake receives over a thousand pounds of hockey equipment

This is the fourth consecutive year Mikinakoos Children’s Fund has received new hockey gear from WestJet and its partners.
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Most northwest winter roads not open to transports

Most northwest winter roads not open to transports

Most winter roads to remote First Nations in Northwestern Ontario are now open to light loads only.
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One person deceased after Sandy Lake house fire

One person deceased after Sandy Lake house fire

Three people were in the home when the fire broke out on Tuesday, but only two were able to escape.
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Fort Frances library was impacted by flooding

Fort Frances library was impacted by flooding

A rapid melt of snow on the roof caused water to leak into the building, forcing the library's closure
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Today is election day: Here's how to vote

Today is election day: Here's how to vote

Feb. 27 is the last day to cast your vote in the provincial election
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