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Sioux Lookout airport partners with anti-human trafficking initiative

Sioux Lookout airport partners with anti-human trafficking initiative

#NotInMyCity is "dedicated to ending sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Canada,” according to a press release.
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Air quality warnings, statements over forest fire smoke persist across much of the Northwest

Air quality warnings, statements over forest fire smoke persist across much of the Northwest

More serious warnings are in effect across most of the far north, with less severe alerts for the north shore and area.
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Heavy rain washes out Highway 17 south of Wawa, rainfall warning remains

Heavy rain washes out Highway 17 south of Wawa, rainfall warning remains

Some localized areas could see an additional 30 to 50 millimetres on top of what’s already fallen, Environment Canada says.
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Carney showed ‘real dedication’ at Bill C-5 summit, but Onigaming chief remains concerned

Carney showed ‘real dedication’ at Bill C-5 summit, but Onigaming chief remains concerned

Jeffrey Copenace and other chiefs from the Northwest were in the National Capital Region to meet with senior government leaders over the Building Canada Act.
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Strong mayor powers not finding much traction with region's current mayors

Strong mayor powers not finding much traction with region's current mayors

Mayors of municipalities in the region who have been granted expanded authority say they are largely eschewing it.
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UPDATED: Poor air quality likely to remain in northern, western parts of the region

UPDATED: Poor air quality likely to remain in northern, western parts of the region

Environment Canada has air quality warnings and statements in place.
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Public will have ‘opportunities throughout the process’ to weigh in on nuclear waste storage site: NWMO

Public will have ‘opportunities throughout the process’ to weigh in on nuclear waste storage site: NWMO

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization says first public engagement sessions as part of the drafting of an initial project description happening in July and August.
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‘No level playing field’: NAN leader says he can't accept Bill C-5

‘No level playing field’: NAN leader says he can't accept Bill C-5

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler was one of many Indigenous leaders who weren’t satisfied with the outcome of recent meetings with federal officials in Gatineau.
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Another municipality in the Northwest will examine council composition

Another municipality in the Northwest will examine council composition

Greenstone council has directed administration to start public consultations after the next term of council begins in 2026.
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Northwestern municipal leaders excited about federal regional growth plan

Northwestern municipal leaders excited about federal regional growth plan

The federal government, through FedNor, says the five-year plan will target helping communities, growing businesses and strengthening innovation sector.
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