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Transport fire closes section of Highway 11

Transport fire closes section of Highway 11

Traffic is stopped in both directions as emergency crews respond.
Missing city councillor Michael Vagnini located deceased

Missing city councillor Michael Vagnini located deceased

His body was found on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation this afternoon; foul play is not suspected at this time
Some members of Red Rock Indian Band and chief at odds over council vote

Some members of Red Rock Indian Band and chief at odds over council vote

Following a vote held on Feb. 7, some members of the Red Rock Indian Band are eager for answers as to whether or not council will honour the outcome.
Adaptability might be the solution to a warming climate: Hajdu

Adaptability might be the solution to a warming climate: Hajdu

Since Nishnawbe Aski Nation chiefs declared a winter roads state of emergency at the 2024 Chiefs Winter Assembly, Newswatch caught up with Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu to see what can be done to ensure remote northern communities have access to goods and services.
Ignace area presents 'low seismic risk'

Ignace area presents 'low seismic risk'

On Jan. 28, a 1.3 magnitude quake was recorded 24 km northwest of Ignace at 1:20 p.m. and three hours later, a 2.7 magnitude quake was recorded 27 km northwest of Ignace at 4:40 p.m.
Good Morning, Superior North!

Good Morning, Superior North!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Hajdu discusses the ramifications of Bill C-92

Hajdu discusses the ramifications of Bill C-92

"I think the other really interesting aspect about this though is that it will compel future governments to continue this work."
“Apologize to the people who are so harmed by those stereotypes,” Hajdu says

“Apologize to the people who are so harmed by those stereotypes,” Hajdu says

After a heated debate on Bill C-61 also called the First Nations Clean Drinking Water Act, MP Patty Hajdu would like MP Kevin Waugh to apologize for “stereotypical” comments regarding First Nations people in the House of Commons.
Highway 17 collision leads to careless driving charge

Highway 17 collision leads to careless driving charge

A car plummeted down a rocky embankment on Highway 17 on Sunday.
Webinar seeks to connect newcomers with northern employers

Webinar seeks to connect newcomers with northern employers

The Northern Policy Institute has partnered with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to bring this webinar to employers and newcomers alike in Northern Ontario.
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