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NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for August 9, 2024: Premier Doug Ford made a trip to Thunder Bay for an announcement

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK for August 9, 2024: Premier Doug Ford made a trip to Thunder Bay for an announcement

'Better, bigger paycheques': Premier Ford on new investment in the North

'Better, bigger paycheques': Premier Ford on new investment in the North

The funding announced by the province will support skills and safety training for several local and regional trades organizations, in partnership with First Nations communities.
Speeding remains among the top charges

Speeding remains among the top charges

The tally is in for the Civic holiday weekend. The results are 451 traffic violations in the Dryden area.
OPP charged one individual after a traffic stop

OPP charged one individual after a traffic stop

Schreiber OPP arrests a Terrace Bay resident after refusing to take a breathalyzer test.
UPDATE: Hwy 11/17 reopened after a collision early Friday

UPDATE:Hwy 11/17 reopened after a collision early Friday

The collision caused all lanes of the highway to close while OPP investigated.
Driver caught going 200 km/hr on Hwy 11

Driver caught going 200 km/hr on Hwy 11

The driver automatically receives a roadside licence suspension as well as the car being impounded. 
Man charged in Eabametoong death found fit to stand trial

Man charged in Eabametoong death found fit to stand trial

A fitness assessment was conducted for Ethan Waboose, who is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection to the 2022 death of Brian Sagutch in Eabametoong First Nation.
OPP scores big in drug trafficking bust

OPP scores big in drug trafficking bust

OPP seize nearly $200,000 in cash and Oxycodone during two search warrant executions at two residences in Hearst.
Province earmarks 176k for Sault senior programming

Province earmarks 176k for Sault senior programming

Communities such as Wawa and Elliot Lake also get access to the new $1.6 million investment.
Three youths arrested by OPP

Three youths arrested by OPP

The trio is charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act with threats to cause death or bodily harm
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