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Posted 25 June 2025

Thousands of complaints from federal election still under review

The agency responsible for the enforcement of the Elections Act is still investigating complaints filed during this year’s federal election. The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections (OCCE) says it received a total of 16,115 complaints. As many as 650 complaints an hour were received at...

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Posted 25 June 2025

NAPS seize nearly $54,000 in drugs

The Nishnawbe Aski Police continue to target airports on northern First Nations for drug trafficking. The most recent incident took place on North Spirit Lake. Police say they had a call for service at the local airport last Thursday. A passenger is believed to be bringing crack cocaine,...

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Posted 25 June 2025

NAPS seize nearly $54,000 in drugs

The Nishnawbe Aski Police continue to target airports on northern First Nations for drug trafficking. The most recent incident took place on North Spirit Lake. Police say they had a call for service at the local airport last Thursday. A passenger is believed to be bringing crack cocaine,...

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Posted 25 June 2025

Ground blessing held for new veterinarian program

A ground blessing ceremony led by Elder Gene Nowegejick and attended by university leadership, donors, and government partners on Lakehead’s Thunder Bay campus signalled the ceremonial start of construction for a new animal education facility that will open in 2027. Tuesday’s ground...

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Posted 25 June 2025

Ground blessing held for new veterinarian program

Ontario is reporting the highest increase in COVID-19 cases in six weeks. Just under 170 people were diagnosed on Friday, and no new deaths were repor… A ground blessing ceremony led by Elder Gene Nowegejick and attended by university leadership, donors, and government partners on...

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Posted 25 June 2025

$2M to Lakehead University for vet training facility

Ontario is providing $2 million to help build Gakina Awesiinyag, Lakehead University’s new large-animal teaching centre in Thunder Bay. The funding, delivered through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), will pay for barns and clinical space to treat cows, horses and sheep. On...

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Posted 25 June 2025

$2M to Lakehead University for vet training facility

Ontario is providing $2 million to help build Gakina Awesiinyag, Lakehead University’s new large-animal teaching centre in Thunder Bay. The funding, delivered through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), will pay for barns and clinical space to treat cows, horses and sheep. On...

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Posted 25 June 2025

Northwestern Ontario wildfire update: Region tracking around 24 fires

Ontario’s northwest region confirmed five new wildfires Tuesday evening, raising the total to around 24 active fires. Four blazes remain uncontrolled, one is being held, seven are under control, and 12 are under observation, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Red Lake...

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Posted 25 June 2025

Northwestern Ontario wildfire update: Region tracking around 24 fires

Ontario’s northwest region confirmed five new wildfires Tuesday evening, raising the total to around 24 active fires. Four blazes remain uncontrolled, one is being held, seven are under control, and 12 are under observation, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Red Lake...

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Posted 24 June 2025

Ford calls for lower interest rates again

Ontario’s premier says there are things that all three levels of government can do to get more new housing built. A recent report by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says Canada needs to double the pace of housing construction to make housing more affordable. Doug Ford suggests a...

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