Highlights

Officials from NAN and the federal government met on Jan. 24 to discuss strategies and solutions to address the ongoing suicide crisis.

Northern college presidents warned that a coming restriction on post-graduation work permits will endanger their public-private partnerships

A tractor-trailer left the road and crashed into trees on Highway 11.

Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Patty Hajdu, spoke to Dougall Media about an emergency meeting she is having with NAN and other federal ministers regarding the ongoing mental health crisis in First Nations communities.

The annual ROMA conference has North Shore mayors attend delegations with the province to explain their communities’ concerns.

“It’s called an information session but it’s a recruitment session."

Mayor Melanie Pilon expressed concern about the lack of engagement, noting that increased signage could raise awareness.

Jagmeet Singh, leader of the federal NDP, spoke with Dougall Media about the Terrace Bay AV mill and the impact a shutdown could have on the region. He also had a message for the Liberals and Conservatives: "I'm open to working with anybody to try to help out these workers."

In an effort to hear residents concerns, Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles visited communities along the Northshore and held an open house meeting in Terrace Bay to discuss the recent idling of the Terrace Bay AV pulp mill.

The Ontario government fined an Illinois fisherman $3,000 for overfishing walleye in the Nipigon district.