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Two motorists nailed for impaired driving in two separate incidents: OPP

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired driving offences in two separate incidents over the weekend.

Man with firearm arrested in Kenora

OPP News Release (KENORA, ON) On Sunday August 9, 2015 just before 2:00 pm, Kenora OPP received a report of a male entering a wooded area in the Ninth Street North area carrying what appeared to be a rifle.

Provincial, federal dollars to improve water system in Whitesand First Nation

Government of Ontario Media Release Residents of Whitesand First Nation will benefit from improvements to their drinking water system thanks to funding from the Ontario and Federal governments through the Small Communities Fund.
Wastewater treatment plant construction not delayed by early election call

Wastewater treatment plant construction not delayed by early election call

RED ROCK -- The early federal election call will not set back the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Red Rock and that's encouraging news for the largest environmental cleanup project in the area.
Thunder Bay housing starts for July up slightly from June: CMHC

Thunder Bay housing starts for July up slightly from June: CMHC

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation July 2015 Housing Starts in Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug.
Sioux Lookout public well proponents prepared to argue case against Health Unit official

Sioux Lookout public well proponents prepared to argue case against Health Unit official

When the Northwestern Health Unit's top official meets with Sioux Lookout's council on Wednesday, she'll be followed by five deputations arguing against dismantling the surface water well in the town's natural spring.
Local driver arrested for impaired driving near Fort Frances: OPP

Local driver arrested for impaired driving near Fort Frances: OPP

OPP News Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) – On August 8, 2015 at 12:59 am, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the rear alley of the 200 Block of Scott
Facebook photograph accuses motorist of dangerous driving along Highway 17

Facebook photograph accuses motorist of dangerous driving along Highway 17

THUNDER BAY – A photograph being shared online via Facebook may have led to a police investigation.

Cyclospora hasn't hit Thunder Bay, could arrive eventually

THUNDER BAY -- While a parasite hasn't come to town, the health unit isn't ruling out its arrival. Cyclospora is a parasite that causes a type of food poisoning and is considered a low-risk illness.
Provincial trade minister in town to speak with business community

Provincial trade minister in town to speak with business community

THUNDER BAY -- Where there are challenges, Michael Chan says he sees opportunity.
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