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‘Lives depend on it’: First Nations push back against delays on police funding

‘Lives depend on it’: First Nations push back against delays on police funding

The Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario are calling on Canada to withdraw its motion to adjourn an Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing that was scheduled to take place in the new year.
Ford promises anti-encampment bill without notwithstanding clause

Ford promises anti-encampment bill without notwithstanding clause

Premier Ford has backed away from pre-emptively using the notwithstanding clause again but is still keeping it in his back pocket
Two arrested in Manitouwadge drug bust

Two arrested in Manitouwadge drug bust

Police say they seized weapons and suspected crystal methamphetamine at a Manitouwadge residence.
Driver charged in transport crash at Pigeon River

Driver charged in transport crash at Pigeon River

A Winnipeg man is facing charges of careless driving after a collision at the Grand Portage–Pigeon River border crossing.
Highway 11 closed between Longlac and Hearst

Highway 11 closed between Longlac and Hearst

Road and weather conditions are the reason cited for the closure, which began late Wednesday night.
Northwest miners connect with suppliers at Reverse Expo

Northwest miners connect with suppliers at Reverse Expo

Four mining companies gave pitches and presentations to local companies that supply and service the sector.
UPDATE: Highway 17 and Highway 11 reopened

UPDATE: Highway 17 and Highway 11 reopened

Closures Wednesday afternoon were due to collisions and poor driving conditions
Municipalities get ‘some relief’ on OPP costs

Municipalities get ‘some relief’ on OPP costs

The City of Thunder Bay and Oliver Paipoonge are the only two remaining Northwestern Ontario municipalities not policed by the OPP.
Rossport marina to close this week for infrastructure renewal

Rossport marina to close this week for infrastructure renewal

A major piece of the Rossport Marina revitalization project underway.
Northwest Newsweek: November 29

Northwest Newsweek: November 29

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