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Change course immediately" Treaty 3 leader tells PM
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (534+ words) REVELL LAKE " Treaty 3 leaders have added their voices to those worried about what a possible federal designation would mean for the future of a proposed nuclear waste site. Treaty 3 Ogichidaa, or Grand Chief, Francis Kavanaugh issued an open letter to…...
Local SPCA stands for No Hot Pets as temperatures rise
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (423+ words) THUNDER BAY " With temperatures'climbing across Northwestern Ontario, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their animals safe during the summer heat. The organization's annual No Hot Pets campaign officially launched this week…...
Good Morning, Northwestern Ontario!
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (145+ words) Today's image is" from"Penny Swire Fort Frances A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of showers late in the morning and in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light in…...
Person accused of making threat receiving treatment
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (115+ words) DRYDEN " An increased police presence in Dryden'was prompted by'a threat last Saturday. According to an OPP spokesperson, one person'was'taken into custody and brought to the hospital for the appropriate treatment and'resources they required. No charges were laid'and there is no…...
No shortage of activities in Fort Frances this week
23+ hour, 13+ min ago (385+ words) FORT FRANCES " Discovery Days, produced by a number of local organizations and coordinated through the Chamber of Commerce and BIA, is being held in town for the first time this week. For the inaugural year, the event kicked off with…...
Nuclear site question could become "how" not "whether" under new law
1+ day, 8+ min ago (594+ words) REVELL LAKE " If a proposed underground facility to store nuclear waste is made a project of national interest, it's virtually guaranteed to get federal approval. The Major Projects Office will decide whether it gets listed under the Building Canada Act…...
'Monumental day' for First Mining Gold's mine project after eight-year federal review
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (359+ words) RED LAKE" First Mining Gold has crossed the finish line with the federal environmental assessment (EA) of its Springpolemine project in Northwestern Ontario. Federal Environment Minister Julie Aviva Dabrusin signed off on Springpoleafter an Impact Assessment Agency of Canada's ruling…...
Prestigious Blue Flag flies yet again at Tall Pines Marina
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (838+ words) KENORA " As boating season ramps up on Lake of the Woods, Tall Pines Marina is celebrating the renewal of an international designation recognizing its commitment to environmental stewardship, safety and sustainability " an honour shared by just 12 marinas across North America....
Marilyn Kalyta - Obituary - Northwest Ontario
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (326+ words) Posted Jul 2, 2026 8: 47 AM January 11, 1938 " June 19, 2026 It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Marilyn Kalyta at Hogarth Riverview Manor with loving family by her side. Marilyn was born January 11, 1938 in Calgary Alberta to parents Nick and Evelyn…...
Aldo Mascarin - Obituary - Northwest Ontario
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (215+ words) Posted Jul 2, 2026 8: 45 AM It is with heavy hearts that the family of Aldo Mascarin announce his peaceful passing at Southbridge Pinewood on Monday June 22, 2026, at the age of 99, with his family by his side. He was active in a number…...