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Winter-like weather returns for parts of northwestern Ontario
A messy start to the work week. Geoff Coulson from Environment Canada says we can expect a mix of precipitation today. "Certainly winter-like wea...
1h ago
Green Party leader tours region
Despite the distance from northwestern Ontario to Toronto, this region has some issues in common with southern Ontario. That's the feeling of Green Pa...
2h ago
New rules coming for cell phone use and vaping in schools
Efforts to reduce students' use of cell phones and vaping in schools will become stiffer this September. The new provincewide policy will prohibit cel...
22h ago
Atikokan finds savings to decrease tax rate
The town of Atikokan has identified some savings in its budget for this year. It brings the possible tax increase to 3.8%. Treasurer Brandy Coulson sa...
Apr 27, 2024
New fees for arena dressing and storage rooms
There could be some changes to the use of dressing and storage rooms at the Memorial Sports Centre. It comes with a plan to charge for the use of dedi...
Apr 27, 2024
Ice to be available at arena this summer
Summer ice is a go in Fort Frances. Town council gave the green light to proceed after 79% of a targeted 291 hours of ice time sales was sold to vario...
Apr 27, 2024
Underpass work slated for this year
Work crews are expected to be back at the Portage Avenue underpass in Fort Frances this summer. The town has awarded a contract worth more than $540 t...
Apr 27, 2024
West Fraser reports $200 M in 1st quarter earnings
A strong start to the year for the owners of the mill in Barwick. West Fraser Timber is reporting first quarter earnings of 200 million dollars. That ...
Apr 27, 2024
Forest fire crews deal with a few fires this week
Some forest fire activity in northwestern Ontario this week. Crews with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Aviation, Forest Fire and Eme...
Apr 26, 2024
MPP questions consultation efforts with First Nations
The MPP for Kiiwetinoong is tempering the enthusiasm about new electric vehicle plants in southern Ontario. Honda is the latest to announce plans. Sol...
Apr 26, 2024
Prospectors' Association hands out awards
The Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) is honouring some of its own. It handed out its annual awards during the Ontario Prospectors ...
Apr 26, 2024
Sunday is National Day of Mourning
Many flags will be lowered to half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Mourning on Sunday. The day commemorates workers who have died, been inj...
Apr 26, 2024
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