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VIDEO: New Police Services Act set to take effect

VIDEO: New Police Services Act set to take effect

ONWA releases videos to help residential school survivors

ONWA releases videos to help residential school survivors

ONWA is releasing videos on various topics, from meditations to learning how to build a drum to understanding and diffusing high-tension situations.
Union president applauds police act changes

Union president applauds police act changes

April 1 marks the beginning of the Community Safety and Policing Act, which was passed in 2019.
Local boards not joining $4B suit against social media companies

Local boards not joining $4B suit against social media companies

Boards don't rule out possibility of reconsidering at some point in the future.
Opportunities Northwest Job Fair connects hundreds with potential employers

Opportunities Northwest Job Fair connects hundreds with potential employers

With so many people looking for work in the Northwest, and much of the search taking place online, employers were thrilled to be able to meet potential hires face-to-face.
Family ‘on hold’ while awaiting NWMO’s decision

Family ‘on hold’ while awaiting NWMO’s decision

John Saunders owns 160 acres of land near the Northwestern Ontario site being considered for a nuclear waste repository.
Snow blanketing farms a welcome relief

Snow blanketing farms a welcome relief

While Tuesday's prolonged spring storm was snarling road traffic, shutting down university classes, cancelling municipal meetings and generally making life miserable in Thunder Bay, Peter Aalbers had a different perspective
Marathon files lawsuit against NextBridge over diesel fuel spill

Marathon files lawsuit against NextBridge over diesel fuel spill

The Township of Marathon is seeking $106,000 from NextBridge to cover the costs of remediation following an 1,800-litre spill of diesel fuel on property the company was leasing from the township.
Shabaqua Trail added to Trans Canada Trail interactive map

Shabaqua Trail added to Trans Canada Trail interactive map

This is the first of five new trails planned by the Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association.
Storm, Northern Hawks aiming for National Championship berth

Storm, Northern Hawks aiming for National Championship berth

LJHL Final begins Thursday night at Current River Arena with the series winner heading to Flin Flon, Man. to take part in the Central Canada Cup beginning on Wednesday, April 17.
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