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One arrested following suspicious death

One arrested following suspicious death

Aggravated assault charges have been laid following a suspicious death in Deer Lake First Nation.
OPP arrest one, seeking second suspect in Dryden murder

OPP arrest one, seeking second suspect in Dryden murder

Tyler Mitchell is in custody facing second-degree murder charges and police are searching for Wayne Gainer Kejick, 39, who is also wanted in connection with the murder of Kenora's David Sinclair.
Norseman Festival takes flight in Red Lake

Norseman Festival takes flight in Red Lake

Red Lake's Annual Norseman festival is back in full, after a pause during the pandemic.
Possible algae bloom spotted in Sioux Lookout

Possible algae bloom spotted in Sioux Lookout

The Northwestern Health Unit is asking the public to stay away from a possible blue-green algae bloom spotted in Pelican Lake in Sioux Lookout.
UPDATE: Whyte Ave. victim identified; one person arrested

UPDATE: Whyte Ave. victim identified; one person arrested

The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has identified the victim in suspicious death in the City of Dryden and one person is in custody.
COVID vaccines are available yet for the region

COVID vaccines are available yet for the region

COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years of age approved but not yet available locally.
$38,000 of taxpayer money to defend Human Rights complaint.

$38,000 of taxpayer money to defend Human Rights complaint.

Rather than addressing the LGBTQ2 community, the Township of Emo spends taxpayer money to dispute discrimination claims.
MNR wants people to still consider fire safety

MNR wants people to still consider fire safety

MNR says forest fire activity down significantly from last year in Nortwestern Ontario, but wants the public to still be mindful of fire safety.
The value of nature and used nuclear fuel

The value of nature and used nuclear fuel

Nuclear Waste Management Organization scientists contribute insights to global science policy studies on the value of nature.
Northwestern Ontario First Nations energy project funding

Northwestern Ontario First Nations energy project funding

Northwestern Ontario First Nations communities among those benefiting from funding from IESO's energy support programs.
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