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Prescribed burns planned for Northwestern Ontario

Prescribed burns planned for Northwestern Ontario

A number of prescribed burns are planned across the Northwest Region this fall and into spring 2026. The objective of the prescription burns are to reduce wildfire risks while promoting healthier forests in the wake of this year’s fire season.
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Search warrant leads Lac Seul Police to arrest

Search warrant leads Lac Seul Police to arrest

A 31-year-old man was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and failure to comply with a release order.
Search continues for missing Norwegian man

Search continues for missing Norwegian man

The 29-year-old explorer was expected to arrive in York Factory, Man., on Aug. 15.
Highway safety on NOMA’s priority list at AMO conference

Highway safety on NOMA’s priority list at AMO conference

NOMA’s president says the association made inroads on highway safety during conference in Ottawa.
Police watchdog says fire at Wapekeka fly-in court site won’t impact shooting probe

Police watchdog says fire at Wapekeka fly-in court site won’t impact shooting probe

The Special Investigations Unit is investigating the killing of a 23-year-old man on July 31.
Blue-green algae blooms on Superior ‘surprising and troubling’ says researcher but past data incomplete

Blue-green algae blooms on Superior ‘surprising and troubling’ says researcher but past data incomplete

Experts weigh in on what reported cyanobacteria blooms on the world’s largest freshwater lake mean in 2025.
‘A lot of unity’: NAN leader says provincial, federal laws have helped galvanize First Nations

‘A lot of unity’: NAN leader says provincial, federal laws have helped galvanize First Nations

Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse says there was a lot of discussion around the legislation formerly known as Bills 5 and C-5 at this year’s Keewaywin Conference.
One fire declared out as dozens more burn across Northwest Ontario

One fire declared out as dozens more burn across Northwest Ontario

Thunder Bay 27 declared out after brief spread, while 33 wildfires remain active across the region.
Town council supports measures to improve highway safety

Town council supports measures to improve highway safety

Fort Frances is endorsing an NDP bill that would increase enforcement and inspection of transport trucks and make the MTO responsible for commercial driver testing and for snow clearing on Highways 11 and 17 in the north.
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