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The forest fire hazard is starting to inch up in the region. It's now listed as moderate with some pockets of high. In the past few days, forest fire fighters have dealt with nine wild fires. Four have been in the Kenora District, two in Sioux Lookout and one each in the Dryden, Red Lake and Fort Frances Districts. All...

Tick season is upon us. The provincial government is encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, while outdoors. "As we start enjoying the warmer weather again, it is important that we all take steps to protect ourse...

The Sioux Lookout Bombers lost their first game at the Centennial Cup taking place in Oakville. The Bombers were doubled up Thursday afternoon 4-2 by the Winker Flyers in the first game of the round-robin. The Flyers led 1-0 after the first, 2-1 after the second and scored twice in the third to put the game away. Owen ...

The federal government through FedNor has announced a $181,800 investment to support four youth internship positions in Northern Ontario. "These internships will provide a fair chance for young people in Northern Ontario to develop their skills and fully participate in our economy," explained the Minister res...

Two people from Thunder Bay are among 64 individuals facing charges following a province-wide investigation into online child exploitation. Twenty-seven different police agencies were involved in the probe identified as Project Aquatic. Their investigations took place during a ten-day period in February. Police laid 34...

One person has been arrested following a prolonged stand-off on Snow Drive, just off of Highway 658 north of Kenora. The incident took place Monday just after 8 pm after the OPP received reports of an armed person who had barricaded themselves inside a home. Provincial Police deployed the Emergency Response Team, crisi...

The Toronto-based law firm representing a former Thunder Bay chief of police is awaiting further evidence before returning to court. A member from the law firm Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP was present over Zoom for the first appearance in court on behalf of Sylvia Hauth and her lawyer Scott Hutchison. The case was a...

The forest fire hazard in the region is starting to creep up. It's still listed as low to moderate, but there are pockets of high in the Fort Frances area. There was just one new forest fire reported yesterday. Sioux Lookout fire #1 is a 3.2 hectare blaze located west of Highway 599 near Ace Lake. The Ministry of Natur...

The provincial government is adding more money to the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. It assists with projects that improve the critical minerals sector. Mines Minister George Pirie says it will help with the strategy of connecting the mineral wealth in the north with the manufacturing might of the south. "...

Several changes are being made to the Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant. The program reimburses people who have to travel to access healthcare not available in their community. Beginning this fall, the province will begin implementing the changes that will include an online application form that provides for digital...