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Good Morning, Superior North!

Good Morning, Superior North!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
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Nipigon Bay is considered a pollution 'hotspot', but maybe not for much longer

Nipigon Bay is considered a pollution 'hotspot', but maybe not for much longer

An open house for the Nipigon Bay remedial action plan will start at 6 p.m. at the Red Rock marina building.
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Wildfire multiplies in size, Deer Lake evacuates

Wildfire multiplies in size, Deer Lake evacuates

Red Lake 12 expands to more than 7,000 hectares.
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Mailing to resume for some DSSAB cheques

Mailing to resume for some DSSAB cheques

Ontario Works cheques issued for June will still be available for pick up at the end of the month.
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Poor air quality blamed on ongoing wildfires

Poor air quality blamed on ongoing wildfires

Environment Canada has air quality statements covering most of Northwestern Ontario.
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New security measures coming to the Sioux Lookout airport

New security measures coming to the Sioux Lookout airport

The airport is transforming a section of its existing departure area to accommodate passenger screening starting.
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Webequie residents alerted to possible evacuation as fire rages nearby

Webequie residents alerted to possible evacuation as fire rages nearby

The Nipigon 5 fire is about 1,200 hectares in size and within one kilometre of the community.
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'We trained hard. We had to win.' Track and field championships finish strong

'We trained hard. We had to win.' Track and field championships finish strong

The 2025 NWOSSAA Track and Field Championships wrapped up on Wednesday.
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UPDATED: Massive expansion of restricted fire zone

UPDATED: Massive expansion of restricted fire zone

Fire officials say it will now cover the Thunder Bay area east to Nipigon and Red Rock.
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Lakehead University's Orillia campus targeted for new hospital site

Lakehead University's Orillia campus targeted for new hospital site

LU has developed a close relationship with the hospital in the southern Ontario community
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