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Family of Catherine Gowan glad to ‘finally’ see case of girl’s death opened after 25 years (UPDATE)

Family of Catherine Gowan glad to ‘finally’ see case of girl’s death opened after 25 years (UPDATE)

Police are now investigating the death a girl in Manitouwadge 25 years ago as a homicide. Catherine Gowan died when she was 15 on July 8, 1990. The case remained cold as no foul play was originally suspected in the girl’s death.

Two Northern Ontario cities share $96K in provincial funds

Ontario Ministry of Mines and Northern Development News Release follows: Ontario Investing in Economic Development in Kenora and Timiskaming Province Helping Northern Communities with Economic Planning May 26, 2015 11:00 A.M.
Pair of Manitoba tobacco smugglers arrested

Pair of Manitoba tobacco smugglers arrested

(KENORA, ON) – On Monday May 25, 2015 at around 12:00 a.m members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17A.
Kenora man charged with impaired driving after concerned motorists complain

Kenora man charged with impaired driving after concerned motorists complain

OPP News Release (KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Kenora man following a traffic complaint. On Saturday May 23, 2015 just after 1:00 a.

North Star Air expands services

A regional airline is expanding its service into remote parts of Northern Ontario.

Walk with Docs coming to Birch Point Park in June

Looking for a way to keep fit next month? The Northern Hearts Walk with Docs might be your answer. Between June 1 and June 25, from Monday to Thursday, each night an hour-long walk will be held at Birch Point Park.
Company looking for Letter of Intent with city to bring solar panel manufacturing plant to Thunder Bay

Company looking for Letter of Intent with city to bring solar panel manufacturing plant to Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY -- If the city wants to see a proposed solar panel manufacturer's business plan, the company wants a letter of intent first.
No discussion as city council approves tax policy

No discussion as city council approves tax policy

THUNDER BAY -- With little discussion, city council approved its tax policy Monday night. A 3.83 per cent levy increase over last year was approved by council in March.

Backyard chickens come to city council

THUNDER BAY -- A discussion on food was largely for the birds Monday night.
Local OSSTF president expresses concern over province's back-to-work legislation

Local OSSTF president expresses concern over province's back-to-work legislation

THUNDER BAY – The local president of public high school teachers says the introduction of back-to-work legislation shows the province’s negotiation framework is failing.
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