by Brad PerryParts of northwestern Ontario are bracing for significant snowfall this weekend. There is a snowfall warning for Thunder Bay and several surrounding communities, including Cloud Bay, Dorion, Kakabeka Falls, Whitefish Lake, Arrow Lake, Nipigon, Rossport, Marathon, Schreiber Heavy snow is expected...
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by Brad PerryParts of northwestern Ontario are bracing for significant snowfall this weekend. A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for places like Atikokan, Shebandowan, Quetico Park, Seine River Village, Mine Centre, Upsala and Raith. Environment Canada said 10 to 15 centimetres of snow is expected...
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by Evan TaylorA 44-year-old man from the Halifax Regional Municipality died in a crash on Highway 208 in Pleasant River on Friday afternoon. Queens District RCMP say emergency crews responded around 1:20 p.m. after a Mercedes Sprinter van left the road near the 4200 block and ended up in a ditch. The driver,...
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by Brad PerryNo charges will be laid against officers after a man was hurt while in the custody of the Thunder Bay Police Service. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced the findings of its investigation into the incident on Friday. A 42-year-old man was arrested on two outstanding warrants on Oct....
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by CJ GoaterHighway 11 is closed in both directions. A plane had to land on the highway near Polly Lake, north of Nipigon. The incident was first reported on Friday just before 5:30 p.m. No information has been released regarding when the highway is expected to be re-opened. More information to come.
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by Tim DavidsonThe Meno Ya Win Health Center in Sioux Lookout say it’s seen an increase recently in respiratory and gastro-intestinal symptoms. It’s encouraging patients not to necessarily use the emergency room to seek help. It says the ER is for emergencies, and if your symptoms are not serious, there are...
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by CJ GoaterA Timmins resident had a Friday to remember after winning the first Thunder Bay 50/50 top prize of 2025. Lucie Clifford is $1,868,455 richer. “I’ve been buying tickets since the very beginning to help out in any way I can,” said Clifford. “Now, this is really helping me out.” She retired from...
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by Randy ThomsContract talks involving the Ontario Nurses Association are heading to arbitration. The ONA says more than a week of bargaining and two days of mediation failed to come to an agreement with the Ontario Hospital Association. President Erin Ariss is frustrated and angry. Every round of...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s political leaders continue their travels around southern Ontario as the campaign is now into its third day. PC leader Doug Ford was in Niagara Falls to announce new funding for infrastructure projects. “We will invest an additional $22 billion into our government’s nearly $200 billion...
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by CJ GoaterA murder charge has been laid in connection to a sudden death that occurred in December. Officers found a body in the Finlayson Street area on December 14. An investigation of the situation resulted in a 24-year-old man being arrested on December 17 and charged with indignity to a human body....
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