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High heat leads to prime forest fire conditions

High heat leads to prime forest fire conditions

Ministry spokesperson asks the public to use extreme caution when burning, or better yet, don't start any open fires until conditions improve.
One of three accused in May 2020 shooting incident sentenced

One of three accused in May 2020 shooting incident sentenced

Jacob Wattie pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm while prohibited and using a restricted firearm for robbery from a firearm incident that sent one person to hospital; two others still face attempted murder charge.
Staal will draw on past Stanley Cup experience in Game 3

Staal will draw on past Stanley Cup experience in Game 3

Former Carolina Hurricanes captain was up 2-0 on Edmonton in 2006, but were forced to a Game 7, where anything is possible, he said.
Big ride for a good cause

Big ride for a good cause

Local resident, 68, raising money for SickKids as he cycles to Alberta.
City issues extreme heat alert

City issues extreme heat alert

City of Thunder Bay issues alert ahead of weekend of extreme heat, warning of challenges for vulnerable residents.
Local lawyer to represent northwest on Ontario Bar Association board

Local lawyer to represent northwest on Ontario Bar Association board

Warren Mouck of O’Neill Associations was names as the northwest representative on the Ontario Bar Association board of directors.
Two new COVID cases in NWHU region

Two new COVID cases in NWHU region

One case found in the Kenora region and the other was in the District of Rainy River.
Youth 12 to 17 eligible to book second shots on Monday

Youth 12 to 17 eligible to book second shots on Monday

Portal will open to book appointments at 8 a.m.
BOLD: An underwater perspective

BOLD: An underwater perspective

Local diving legend Wally Peterson talks about diving in Lake Superior.
COVID-19 numbers shrink, with single case reported

COVID-19 numbers shrink, with single case reported

Active case count falls to four, zero COVID-19 hospitalizations as health unit reports single case Friday.
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