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Posted 31 May 2025

New wildfires reported in Northwest Ontario as fire risk remains extreme

Three new wildfires were discovered in Northwest Ontario on Friday, as the region continues to face high to extreme fire danger. The largest of the new blazes, Nipigon 6, is burning south of Petawanga Lake and covers 30 hectares. It is not under control. Two other fires—Nipigon 7 and Thunder...

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Posted 31 May 2025

New wildfires reported in Northwest Ontario as fire risk remains extreme

Three new wildfires were discovered in Northwest Ontario on Friday, as the region continues to face high to extreme fire danger. The largest of the new blazes, Nipigon 6, is burning south of Petawanga Lake and covers 30 hectares. It is not under control. Two other fires—Nipigon 7 and Thunder...

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Posted 30 May 2025

MASH star Switt dead at 87

Loretta Switt who starred in MASH has died. Multiple media outlets report she passed away Friday of suspected natural causes at her home in New York City She was 87. Switt won two Emmy Awards for her groundbreaking portrayal of the head nurse, Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on the hit TV...

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Posted 30 May 2025

Trump announces additional 50% tariffs on steel

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major increase in tariffs on steel imports, raising them to 50% to protect American steelworkers. Speaking at a US Steel facility in Pennsylvania, Trump emphasized the need to secure the steel industry in the United States. The announcement follows earlier...

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Posted 30 May 2025

MASH star Switt dead at 87

Loretta Switt who starred in MASH has died. Multiple media outlets report she passed away Friday of suspected natural causes at her home in New York City She was 87. Switt won two Emmy Awards for her groundbreaking portrayal of the head nurse, Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on the hit TV...

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Posted 30 May 2025

Trump announces additional 50% tariffs on steel

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major increase in tariffs on steel imports, raising them to 50% to protect American steelworkers. Speaking at a US Steel facility in Pennsylvania, Trump emphasized the need to secure the steel industry in the United States. The announcement follows earlier...

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Posted 30 May 2025

Forest fires force more First Nation evacuations

Two more First Nations are being evacuated because of forest fires. A massive wildfire near the Deer Lake First Nation means the band is planning a complete evacuation of the community. The forest fire has been mapped at 7,500 hectares. Meanwhile, the Webequie First Nation has announced a phase...

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Posted 30 May 2025

Forest fires force more First Nation evacuations

Two more First Nations are being evacuated because of forest fires. A massive wildfire near the Deer Lake First Nation means the band is planning a complete evacuation of the community. The forest fire has been mapped at 7,500 hectares. Meanwhile, the Webequie First Nation has announced a phase...

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Posted 30 May 2025

Demonstration over mining bill planned in Toronto

First Nations across northern Ontario intend to rally at Queen’s Park on Monday to show opposition to the proposed bill to speed up mining development. They see Bill 5 trampling Treaty rights and allowing the government to bypass the need to consult. Speaking at Queen’s Park, Kiiwetinoong MPP...

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Posted 30 May 2025

Demonstration over mining bill planned in Toronto

First Nations across northern Ontario intend to rally at Queen’s Park on Monday to show opposition to the proposed bill to speed up mining development. They see Bill 5 trampling Treaty rights and allowing the government to bypass the need to consult. Speaking at Queen’s Park, Kiiwetinoong MPP...

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