Highlights

Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corp. is investing $1 M in the Peninsula Harbour port project at Marathon

Pic Mobert First Nation is protesting this week against federal and Ontario legislation expediting resource development

The ongoing work is, in part, looking at risks to respiratory and skin health.

As of Sunday, no illnesses have been reported associated with the consumption of these products.

There are 34 active fires following numerous new outbreaks on Saturday and Sunday

Provincial air ambulance and health transportation agency is looking to hire scores of new workers, upwards of 100 personnel needed to staff new Ornge base

While more archers were expected to participate, Shane Baker, Archery Ontario’s Northwest zone director and Lakehead Archers’ junior development chair, says they were super impressed and proud of the ones that came.

Police say they’re on the lookout for infractions, particularly around open liquor in boats, missing safety equipment, dumping garbage.

As of Friday evening, there are 22 total active fires in the Northwest region.

Although it will be at least a decade before a proposed road to the Ring of Fire reaches the Attawapiskat River, two First Nations say they're already gearing up to prevent construction there.