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Thunder Bay to host up to 80 Cat Lake First Nation evacuees

Thunder Bay to host up to 80 Cat Lake First Nation evacuees

Cat Lake's Margaret Gray Nursing Station burned down on March 2.
Feds make long-sought move to make immigration pilot permanent

Feds make long-sought move to make immigration pilot permanent

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is being made permanent, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller told a local crowd today, describing the program as supporting ‘economic migration’ for its host communities
Greenstone Francophone community denounce new flag policy

Greenstone Francophone community denounce new flag policy

A decision made by Greenstone's municipal council at a regular meeting on Feb. 12 has led to major backlash and upset among the Francophone community.
Snow on the runway caused aircraft to crash

Snow on the runway caused aircraft to crash

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation into the Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 aircraft crash was due to snow on the runway and a lack of communication between the flight crew and the airport.
Manitouwadge taking part in air quality control pilot project

Manitouwadge taking part in air quality control pilot project

Manitouwadge is joining other rural communities across the country in a pilot project spearheaded by Environment and Climate Change Canada in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia.
NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK: March 1, 2024, Trudeau visits Thunder Bay for first time since 2019

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK: March 1, 2024, Trudeau visits Thunder Bay for first time since 2019

Two face drug, firearm charges after failing to stop for Sault Police: OPP

Two face drug, firearm charges after failing to stop for Sault Police: OPP

OPP seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and Percocet during traffic stop in Garden River First Nation
Two Sudbury players suspended for comments made after Barrie game

Two Sudbury players suspended for comments made after Barrie game

OHL suspends Nathan Villeneuve for 15 games, while teammate Evan Konyen gets 10-game ban; players' conduct deemed 'detrimental to the welfare of the league'
'Majestic' shoreline on St. Joseph Channel now permanently protected

'Majestic' shoreline on St. Joseph Channel now permanently protected

Turtle Rock Preserve is accessible by boat when ice is gone and will be available for light recreational use like bird watching and other nature appreciation activities
Good Morning, Superior North!

Good Morning, Superior North!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
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