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Strong mayor powers not finding much traction with region's current mayors

Strong mayor powers not finding much traction with region's current mayors

Mayors of municipalities in the region who have been granted expanded authority say they are largely eschewing it.
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UPDATED: Poor air quality likely to remain in northern, western parts of the region

UPDATED: Poor air quality likely to remain in northern, western parts of the region

Environment Canada has air quality warnings and statements in place.
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Public will have ‘opportunities throughout the process’ to weigh in on nuclear waste storage site: NWMO

Public will have ‘opportunities throughout the process’ to weigh in on nuclear waste storage site: NWMO

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization says first public engagement sessions as part of the drafting of an initial project description happening in July and August.
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‘No level playing field’: NAN leader says he can't accept Bill C-5

‘No level playing field’: NAN leader says he can't accept Bill C-5

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler was one of many Indigenous leaders who weren’t satisfied with the outcome of recent meetings with federal officials in Gatineau.
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Incoming MRI suite is ‘so long overdue’ for the Rainy River District, hospital says

Incoming MRI suite is ‘so long overdue’ for the Rainy River District, hospital says

The province has committed funding to the purchase and operation of the new scanner, as well as the construction of the new space to house it.
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Northwestern municipal leaders excited about federal regional growth plan

Northwestern municipal leaders excited about federal regional growth plan

The federal government, through FedNor, says the five-year plan will target helping communities, growing businesses and strengthening innovation sector.
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Power company eyeing Dryden for energy projects

Power company eyeing Dryden for energy projects

Atura Power, which primarily deals in natural gas, is proposing solar and battery energy storage facilities.
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Onigaming chief hoping to ‘look Prime Minister Carney in the eye’ at leadership summit

Onigaming chief hoping to ‘look Prime Minister Carney in the eye’ at leadership summit

Jeff Copenace spoke at an Assembly of First Nations press conference Wednesday ahead of a meeting between Indigenous leaders, the Prime Minister and Privy Council Office.
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'The general public should be alarmed': Legal fight against economic development bills begins

'The general public should be alarmed': Legal fight against economic development bills begins

Nine Ontario First Nations are challenging federal and provincial laws that Ottawa and Queen’s Park say are designed to speed up development projects.
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Watay Power says it hopes to restore power to multiple First Nations Tuesday

Watay Power says it hopes to restore power to multiple First Nations Tuesday

The First Nations-led power transmission company says fire damaged a number of hydro poles between Red Lake and Pikangikum, knocked out grid power to six communities.
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