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Posted 6 April 2023

Kenora officers face assault charges

Two Provincial Constables with the Ontario Provincial Police in Kenora have been charged with assault following an investigation by the service’s Professional Standards Unit. The charges stem from an incident on December 26th, 2022 when the officers responded to a report of an individual...

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Posted 6 April 2023

Council writes $13M cheque for downtown overhaul

It’s a go. Thunder Bay city council has approved what is being dubbed as a “once in a generation” infrastructure project that will completely overhaul the downtown Port Arthur area. The contract valued at $13,2 million has gone to Nadin Contracting and will see sections of Court Street and all...

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Posted 5 April 2023

Collision closes 11/17

Highway 11/17 has been fully closed due to a collision west of Superior Shores Road near Dorion. According to Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services the incident is a single vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle. Traffic control is in place however no timeline for reopening has...

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Posted 5 April 2023

Collision closes 11/17

Highway 11/17 has been fully closed due to a collision west of Superior Shores Road near Dorion. According to Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services the incident is a single vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle. Traffic control is in place however no timeline for reopening has...

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Posted 5 April 2023

Highways to Red Lake, Sioux Lookout closed

The Ministry of Transportation has shut down two major highways due to today’s snowstorm. The MTO says Highway 17 at Highway 105 is closed in both directions due to the weather, shutting down access to Red Lake from Vermilion Bay. Traffic control is in place. Highway 599 is also fully closed...

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Posted 5 April 2023

Highways to Red Lake, Sioux Lookout closed

The Ministry of Transportation has shut down two major highways due to today’s snowstorm. The MTO says Highway 17 at Highway 105 is closed in both directions due to the weather, shutting down access to Red Lake from Vermilion Bay. Traffic control is in place. Highway 599 is also fully closed...

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Posted 5 April 2023

Autism coalition concerned with end of Legacy program

Some schools in northwestern Ontario are beginning to welcome new students. They are children who were involved in the province’s so-called Legacy Autism program. The NDP says the government has abruptly ended it, forcing about 4,000 children to attend school, many for the first time. Kate...

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Posted 5 April 2023

Collision near Pass Lake Road closes east lane on Hwy 17

A collision near the turnoff to Pass Lake is causing delays on Highway 17. The Ministry of Transportation is reporting that the eastbound lane of the Highway 587 junction at Pass Lake Road is closed due to a collision, and traffic control is in place. The collision was reported around 12:45...

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Posted 5 April 2023

New protections for tenants proposed

The provincial government is looking at some making changes to the Landlord and Tenants Act. Housing Minister Steve Clark says it includes a clarification on tenants’ rights to install air conditioning units. “Whether it’s heating in the winter or cooling in the summer, tenants should be...

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Posted 5 April 2023

New protections for tenants proposed

The provincial government is looking at some making changes to the Landlord and Tenants Act. Housing Minister Steve Clark says it includes a clarification on tenants’ rights to install air conditioning units. “Whether it’s heating in the winter or cooling in the summer, tenants should be...

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