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Northwest Newsweek: November 1

Northwest Newsweek: November 1

Hajdu backs Marathon’s activity centre plan

Hajdu backs Marathon’s activity centre plan

Infrastructure Canada is ‘the most likely pathway’ for federal support of a Marathon Active Living Centre, Hajdu says.
NAPS Chief Roland Morrison now terminated

NAPS Chief Roland Morrison now terminated

THUNDER BAY – Following an investigation into his conduct Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Chief Roland Morrison has been terminated.
ONWA’s new programming has an Indigenous perspective on living with diabetes

ONWA’s new programming has an Indigenous perspective on living with diabetes

ONWA is raising awareness about diabetes, promoting overall well-being, and empowering Indigenous women to take control of their health.
Lakehead gets nearly $1 million to prevent youth dating violence

Lakehead gets nearly $1 million to prevent youth dating violence

Lakehead’s Promoting Positive and Healthy Youth Relationships Project is getting $980,595 in federal funding.
New electricity rates in effect

New electricity rates in effect

Most customers will see about a $1 increase on their monthly hydro bill.
Quiet fire season attributed to widespread spring rainfall

Quiet fire season attributed to widespread spring rainfall

Of the 479 forest fires in Ontario in 2024, 218 of those were in the Northwest.
Vaugeois says Ford's government is misusing public money

Vaugeois says Ford's government is misusing public money

Ontario’s deficit for 2024-25 has shrunk by more than $3 billion due to higher-than-expected revenues, according to the fall economic statement.
Ministry of Health responds to Path 525 petition

Ministry of Health responds to Path 525 petition

Responding to yesterday’s interview with NDP MPP’s Lise Vauegous about the Plan 525 petition, the Ministry of Health said they recognize Ontario has a problem.
Call for service ends with drug bust, three arrested

Call for service ends with drug bust, three arrested

In a release, police indicated that a female in distress entered the residence and then abruptly left with four individuals in a vehicle.
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