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NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for July 5, 2024: Vigil held for man who died in Kenora tragedy

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for July 5, 2024: Vigil held for man who died in Kenora tragedy

Five new forest fires break out in Northwestern Ontario

Five new forest fires break out in Northwestern Ontario

Four of the new fires reported Sunday are not yet under control.
OPP investigate suspicious sudden death in Northern Ontario

OPP investigate suspicious sudden death in Northern Ontario

OPP say an unknown person with no vital signs was left at a hospital.
Nipigon set to reopen public pool

Nipigon set to reopen public pool

Despite setbacks in May, township staff worked with regional partners to meet requirements needed to open the pool for the summer.
Less than half of autism program spending goes to ‘most important piece’ — core services: docs

Less than half of autism program spending goes to ‘most important piece’ — core services: docs

Advocates are calling for change after documents obtained through a freedom of information request show how the government spent nearly $700 million through the Ontario Autism Program
Third annual pickleball tournament happening next week

Third annual pickleball tournament happening next week

Organizers are expecting around 100 players to participate – including city and national champions.
OPP lay impaired driving charge

OPP lay impaired driving charge

Armstrong OPP has charged one individual with impaired driving in Whitesand First Nation.
Lengthy list of charges laid in Greenstone

Lengthy list of charges laid in Greenstone

Greenstone OPP charged one individual following a traffic complaint.
UPDATE: Fatal tractor-trailer collision closes Highway 17

UPDATE: Fatal tractor-trailer collision closes Highway 17

The OPP has alternating lanes open on Highway 17 due to a commercial motor vehicle collision.
Here are some other options during the LCBO strike

Here are some other options during the LCBO strike

Retail stores across Ontario are now closed for two weeks unless the strike is resolved sooner.
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