Highlights

Disabled vehicle closes all lanes on Highway 17

Incident was reported before 10:30 a.m. by Ontario 511.

Jan 22, 2025 10:41 AM Read more >

RIDE program nabs suspected impaired driver

A 45-year-old Gorham man was charged after failing a screening during a late-night stop in Nipigon.

Jan 22, 2025 10:11 AM Read more >

Snow squall warning continues along Highway 17 corridor

Up to 20 centimetres of snow could fall on the area; Highway 17 is closed east of Wawa because of weather conditions.

Jan 22, 2025 8:50 AM Read more >

Free fast-track nursing program launching at College

Ministry of Health to provide a free accelerated Practical Nursing Program at Confederation College campuses across the region.

Jan 21, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Ring of Fire development under the microscope

A regional assessment working group, including 15 First Nations, has been directed to produce a final report within 30 months.

Jan 21, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

As bitter cold continues, up to 45 cm of snow could fall

Marathon and Schreiber are currently under a snow squall watch.

Jan 21, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

Mayors take their issues to ROMA conference

Marathon priorities include waterfront redevelopment, a multi-purpose centre and a palladium-copper mine.

Jan 20, 2025 4:54 PM Read more >

Northwest Newsweek: January 17

Jan 20, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

Sweet Cream brand mini pastries recalled

These pastries were linked with an outbreak of Salmonella infections.

Jan 20, 2025 10:08 AM Read more >

Children and elderly at increasing risk of homelessness: report

Henry Wall says municipalities are being asked to shoulder too much of the cost of reducing homelessness

Jan 20, 2025 8:16 AM Read more >