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VIDEO: Ontario to expand health coverage for wildland firefighters

VIDEO: Ontario to expand health coverage for wildland firefighters

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NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK: April 26, 2024, Arrest in a murder case in Fort Frances

NORTHWEST NEWSWEEK: April 26, 2024, Arrest in a murder case in Fort Frances

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MNRF looking into illegal fishing in Canadian waters

MNRF looking into illegal fishing in Canadian waters

Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas stressed the importance of strengthening Ontario’s borders to Minister Graydon Smith regarding American fishing guilds travelling into Canadian waters to illegally fish.
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Minister optimistic TBDSSAB will receive housing funds

Minister optimistic TBDSSAB will receive housing funds

Ontario says it's willing to continue negotiating with Ottawa to ensure the province gets the $357 million in funding.
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Trucker charged with careless driving after collision

Trucker charged with careless driving after collision

A tractor-trailer crashed in the front yard at a Minnitaki residence.
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Smile Cookie campaign launches at Tim Hortons

Smile Cookie campaign launches at Tim Hortons

Last year's Smile Cookie campaign saw more than $116,000 raised and donated to the George Jeffrey Children's Foundation and Toys for Tots.
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Chill duo to play for Ontario squads

Chill duo to play for Ontario squads

Forward Alex Iossa and centre-back Nathan Miller will be playing on provincial U17 and U15 squads next month.
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Forest firefighters to get presumptive WSIB coverage for cancers and PTSD

Forest firefighters to get presumptive WSIB coverage for cancers and PTSD

Ontario government also plans legislation to reduce required qualifying service time from 15 years to 10 years.
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Police board administrator issues final report to OCPC

Police board administrator issues final report to OCPC

The report prepared by former Thunder Bay Police Services Board administrator Malcolm Mercer for the OCPC recommends for the board to govern with consensus-based decisions and shared goals.
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Weather postpones opening of bike lanes

Weather postpones opening of bike lanes

The City of Thunder Bay says road crews are still sweeping lanes free of sand and debris.
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