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Neskantaga begins evacuations due to closed nursing station

Neskantaga begins evacuations due to closed nursing station

The first plane with space for approximately 30 community members is set to arrive in Thunder Bay Wednesday afternoon.
District hospitals not eligible for new family doctor funding

District hospitals not eligible for new family doctor funding

The Thunder Bay district was not included in a list of communities eligible in the first round of funding through a new provincial primary care program.
Beardmore, Nakina losing skating rinks

Beardmore, Nakina losing skating rinks

Greenstone councillors have decided to halt operation of two communities' indoor skating rinks this year.
Grassy Narrows grassroots hold rally in Kenora

Grassy Narrows grassroots hold rally in Kenora

Rally followed an email asking MPs 'to clearly state your position on the proposed nuclear waste disposal site near Ignace.'
Police urge motorists to 'buckle up' this weekend

Police urge motorists to 'buckle up' this weekend

OPP will be conducting a seatbelt blitz during Easter long weekend.
Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

In the Speech from the Throne, the Ford government promised 'significantly streamlined permitting and approvals' for critical mineral extraction
Crash closes Highway 11 near Longlac

Crash closes Highway 11 near Longlac

Jackknifed tractor trailer listed as the cause of the Tuesday morning closure.
College called out for failing to consult industry on culinary program closure

College called out for failing to consult industry on culinary program closure

The culinary management program was one of 11 college programs indefinitely suspended in March.
Nursing station flooding causes state of emergency in Neskantaga First Nation

Nursing station flooding causes state of emergency in Neskantaga First Nation

An order in council says flooding in the community led to water seeping through the walls, prompting station’s closure.
Last week in numbers: OPP Superior North calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Superior North calls for service

A small increase compared to the last reporting period.
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