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Weather advisory in effect for Thunder Bay and surrounding areas

Weather advisory in effect for Thunder Bay and surrounding areas

Snow, freezing rain and ice pellets could all result from pending system.
Red Rock Indian Band members receiving land claim funds

Red Rock Indian Band members receiving land claim funds

As of Dec. 2, 2024, Red Rock Indian Band members can start to collect their share of a recent land claim settlement.
New program aims to attract foreign-trained doctors to the North

New program aims to attract foreign-trained doctors to the North

Program aims to bring more internationally trained physicians into Ontario’s healthcare workforce faster by removing the requirement to complete re-education programs they deem unnecessary.
Growing trail faces snag in Oliver Paipoonge

Growing trail faces snag in Oliver Paipoonge

Oliver Paipoonge won't allow the Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association to mark roads in the municipality as part of its trail network.
‘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.
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