by Tim DavidsonThe victim of a serious assault in Sioux Lookout has passed away. The OPP say they were contacted about the assault on August 22nd on Millar Crescent. Police say he had life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. 34-year-old Tyrone Lawrence Kakepetum of Sioux Lookout died from his...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Ontario Special Investigations Unit says it has discontinued its investigation into an injury suffered by a 21 year old woman in Dryden. The SIU says back in May, a woman jumped from the overpass in Drdyen to the train tracks below. Prior to her jumping, an OPP officer tried for get her to...
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by NewsA conservative political activist was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University, in the United States, Wednesday. Charlie Kirk was the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA – a right-wing, grassroots movement. Videos on social media show it happened when Kirk was speaking into a...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Nishnawbe Aski Police Board has a new chairperson. Jason Batise takes over from Frank McKay on an interim basis. McKay has tendered his resignation after he was suspended by the board for a Code of Conduct violation. He’s been charged with impaired driving and dangerous operation of a motor...
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by Alex AllanThe Codiac Regional RCMP says it’s increasing patrols across the region after hearing from residents, business owners, and employees. Many have raised concerns about safety, especially around open drug use and visible homelessness in public spaces. Superintendent Benoit Jolette, who leads the...
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Babies and seniors will be able to get a free RSV vaccine. The province says people over 75 and infants under 8 months are eligible. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang says it’s a one-time vaccine. “The research will show us maybe in a few years that there could be a need for a...
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by Evan TaylorThe LaHave River will once again be filled with colour later this month as the Pijinuiskaq Paddle Festival returns for its second year. The event builds on the success of 2024’s inaugural Parade of Paddlers, which drew more than 170 people onto the water. Organizers say this year it has grown...
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by Randy ThomsThe charitable foundation set up by Mastercard is recognizing the impact Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has had on the region. The Mastercard Foundation has gifted it $10 million. Seven Gens was one of 30 post-secondary institutions receiving funding in recognition of their...
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by Evan TaylorThe Region of Queens is set to permanently close its Materials Recovery Facility in Milton later this year, and the union representing many of its workers says it was blindsided by the announcement. The facility, which handles recyclable materials for the region, will shut down on December 1....
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by Caitlin SnowThe Halifax Regional Municipality is no longer forking over $50,000 to help fund the Davis Cup tie now that spectators are no longer allowed to watch the event. Due to what they described as safety concerns, Tennis Canada made the decision, Tuesday, to ban fans from watching the matches between...
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