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UPDATED: Highway 17 closed due to flooding

UPDATED: Highway 17 closed due to flooding

The Trans-Canada Highway was shut down between Wawa and the Montreal River
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First Nations launch challenge to overturn Ontario, federal 'megaprojects' laws

First Nations launch challenge to overturn Ontario, federal 'megaprojects' laws

Bill 5 allows the provincial government to 'unilaterally ram through projects without meaningful engagement,' First Nations argue
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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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Wear your lifejackets: Transport Canada again pushing boating safety

Wear your lifejackets: Transport Canada again pushing boating safety

Safety officials say colder northern lakes pose additional drowning risks.
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Missing ATV driver found, charged with impaired

Missing ATV driver found, charged with impaired

Police received a report of a missing ATV driver in the late hours of Friday, July 4 in the Dorion area.
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15 charges laid after police stop tractor-trailer on Highway 17

15 charges laid after police stop tractor-trailer on Highway 17

OPP observed the driver and passenger trying to switch seats while they executed a traffic stop
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NAPS says it faces ‘unique hurdle’ in recruitment challenges

NAPS says it faces ‘unique hurdle’ in recruitment challenges

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service says it is working to overcome “historic underfunding issues” now that it is a fully legislated service.
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VIDEO: Richard Lyons film spotlights man who brought powwows back to region

VIDEO: Richard Lyons film spotlights man who brought powwows back to region

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Wildfire smoke to be ‘a bit more persistent’ west of Thunder Bay: Environment Canada

Wildfire smoke to be ‘a bit more persistent’ west of Thunder Bay: Environment Canada

Special air quality statements are in effect across most of the Northwest, weather office says smoke to linger longer in certain areas.
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Smoky conditions to persist throughout day

Smoky conditions to persist throughout day

Forest fires west and north of the region are being blamed for the increased and persistent presence of smoke in Northwestern Ontario.
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