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Weather closes section of Highway 17.

Life in Northern Ontario has many benefits, offering numerous opportunities to enjoy nature and wild-life. Sometimes however, we forget that although humans and wild-life live side by side, wild animals can be dangerous. Hornepayne residents were offered some helpful advice to keep them safe.

The Minister of the Solicitor General, recently announced a new initiative that will reimburse municipalities that provide protection services across the province that do not fall under any municipal boundaries, known as unincorporated areas. This initiative is made possible through the Northern Fire Protection Program.

Many communities have offered their thoughts, prayers and support for the Ukraine in recent weeks. Two sports teams from Manitouwadge High School decided to use their Sports Day to do the same.

Although the region has received so much snowfall this winter, and fire permits may be the last thing on people's minds, the residents of Horneypayne were reminded of the fact that fire permits are needed for burning of any kind within town limits. Fire season begins April 1, and residents are being offered free fire permits by their municipality.

Outbreak was declared on March 21.

Affordable and more accessible child care has long been a fundamental need for so many Canadian families. Both the provincial and federal government of Canada have finally agreed to funding of $13.2 billion, in an effort to lower child care costs for all families in Ontario.

The death toll has climbed to 83.

The disease is dangerous, but may show no symptoms

Successful applicants will receive a $10,000 grant and training to grow their businesses