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‘I experienced it firsthand’: BC Conservative's residential school comments draw local criticism

‘I experienced it firsthand’: BC Conservative's residential school comments draw local criticism

Kenora-Kiiwetinoong Liberal candidate Charles Fox issued a statement in response to B.C. Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn.
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City police report an "alarming" increase in gun seizures

City police report an "alarming" increase in gun seizures

Police report a 92 per cent increase in firearms seized or surrendered in 2024 compared to the previous year.
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More powers for planning staff could increase efficiency: city administration

More powers for planning staff could increase efficiency: city administration

City staff is asking council to allow them to start the work to streamline development approval processes.
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Health Unit warns of spike in overdoses caused by unknown drug

Health Unit warns of spike in overdoses caused by unknown drug

Public health officials say the specific substance responsible hasn’t yet been identified.
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NWMO puts out call for suppliers in region

NWMO puts out call for suppliers in region

Suppliers and service providers can register for free to bid on future contracts relating to the deep geological repository project.
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Planning continues on latest piece of four-laning Highway 11/17

Planning continues on latest piece of four-laning Highway 11/17

An open house was held on Thursday in Shuniah where the public could learn more about the project.
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Warm temps to tumble over the weekend, area could see up to 15 cm snow Monday

Warm temps to tumble over the weekend, area could see up to 15 cm snow Monday

Current predictions indicate that the weather system should taper off by Monday evening or early Tuesday morning.
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Black Eyed Peas to headline Wake the Giant Music Festival

Black Eyed Peas to headline Wake the Giant Music Festival

Grammy-winning group includes the first Indigenous artist to headline the annual event, now entering its sixth year.
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Trial date set for councillor charged with assault

Trial date set for councillor charged with assault

Trevor Giertuga was charged with assault last year following an altercation with one of his brothers.
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19-year-old charged with impaired driving in Kingfisher Lake

19-year-old charged with impaired driving in Kingfisher Lake

Nishnawbe Aski police said they were called about a pickup truck stuck in a snowbank, found driver unconscious.
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