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Posted 29 May 2025

Removal of Victoriaville Centre set to begin

The Victoriaville Centre’s time as a notable landmark in downtown Fort William is coming to an end. The Reimagine Victoriaville Project is set to enter Phase Three, marking the start of the removal of the centre. Part of the work will also include reconnecting Victoria Avenue and revitalizing...

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Posted 29 May 2025

Fatal fire on Sandy Lake not considered suspicious

The Nishnawbe Aski Police says a fatal fire on the Sandy Lake First Nation last week likely was not deliberately set. Police say a male youth was pronounced dead last Thursday. Nine other people managed to escape the blaze and were treated for smoke inhalation. NAPS says the investigation is now...

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Posted 29 May 2025

SIU concludes NAPS officer’s actions reasonable

The Nishnawbe Aski Police has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a person sustained a broken collarbone. The Ontario Special Investigations Unit says a suspect was tasered on December 28th. The man was brandishing a knife at the time and refused to drop it. The SIU says it made sense that the...

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Posted 29 May 2025

SIU concludes NAPS officer’s actions reasonable

The Nishnawbe Aski Police has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a person sustained a broken collarbone. The Ontario Special Investigations Unit says a suspect was tasered on December 28th. The man was brandishing a knife at the time and refused to drop it. The SIU says it made sense that the...

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Posted 29 May 2025

Union accuses Canada Post of ‘playing hardball’

The union representing around 55,000 Canada Post workers is rejecting the company’s final offer. The Crown corporation said Wednesday that the offer builds on the previous one from last week. It includes a new signing bonus of either $500 or $1,000, depending on the employee’s role. They are...

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Posted 29 May 2025

Union accuses Canada Post of ‘playing hardball’

The union representing around 55,000 Canada Post workers is rejecting the company’s final offer. The Crown corporation said Wednesday that the offer builds on the previous one from last week. It includes a new signing bonus of either $500 or $1,000, depending on the employee’s role. They are...

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Posted 29 May 2025

New fires in northwest Ontario as Manitoba evacuations widen

Four new wildfires have been reported in Northwestern Ontario, including a 100-hectare fire near Deer Lake First Nation (Red Lake 12) that remains out of control. Smaller fires near Pikangikum, Webequie, and Rainy Lake were also confirmed, with two now extinguished. Kenora 20 continues to be...

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Posted 29 May 2025

New fires in northwest Ontario as Manitoba evacuations widen

Four new wildfires have been reported in Northwestern Ontario, including a 100-hectare fire near Deer Lake First Nation (Red Lake 12) that remains out of control. Smaller fires near Pikangikum, Webequie, and Rainy Lake were also confirmed, with two now extinguished. Kenora 20 continues to be...

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Posted 29 May 2025

U.S. court strikes down key Trump tariffs

A major U.S. court ruling has delivered a blow to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, tossing out some of the most sweeping tariffs he imposed during his time in office — including several that affected Canadian exports. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump...

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Posted 29 May 2025

U.S. court strikes down key Trump tariffs

A major U.S. court ruling has delivered a blow to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, tossing out some of the most sweeping tariffs he imposed during his time in office — including several that affected Canadian exports. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump...

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