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Mayor will say ‘yes’ to shelter village site if his amendment passes

Mayor will say ‘yes’ to shelter village site if his amendment passes

In a memorandum provided to city staff, Mayor Ken Boshcoff says he believes that the temporary village is a safer, healthier alternative to unmanaged encampments.
Man faces new charge of hostage taking in connection with 15-hour standoff

Man faces new charge of hostage taking in connection with 15-hour standoff

Morris Hogan's new charge is in addition to those of forcible confinement, armed robbery, three counts of pointing a firearm, and more.
Union leader urges region's postal workers to 'vote no'

Union leader urges region's postal workers to 'vote no'

Canadian Union of Postal Workers will be forced to vote on a collective agreement offer starting Monday.
Police say armed robbery suspect returned to the same store two days in a row

Police say armed robbery suspect returned to the same store two days in a row

The suspect was located, arrested, and taken into custody on Thursday.
Incoming MRI suite is ‘so long overdue’ for the Rainy River District, hospital says

Incoming MRI suite is ‘so long overdue’ for the Rainy River District, hospital says

The province has committed funding to the purchase and operation of the new scanner, as well as the construction of the new space to house it.
UPDATE: Vote intentions shifting on shelter village site

UPDATE: Vote intentions shifting on shelter village site

With council split on the Miles Street location for its shelter village project, a single vote could mean the site approval would pass or fail at the ratification stage.
Planning for the future: LRCA studying climate risks on Lake Superior

Planning for the future: LRCA studying climate risks on Lake Superior

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has started the development of the Coastal Resilience Management Plan
Another municipality in the Northwest will examine council composition

Another municipality in the Northwest will examine council composition

Greenstone council has directed administration to start public consultations after the next term of council begins in 2026.
Pop-up clinic offers relief for local pet parents

Pop-up clinic offers relief for local pet parents

The four-day long blitz welcomed 97 cats and dogs for spay and neuter surgeries, aiding in the on-going vet crisis.
FedNor investing over $2 million in tourism initiatives throughout region

FedNor investing over $2 million in tourism initiatives throughout region

Nearly half of the funding, just shy of $1 million, is going to a Kenora brewery while the remainder is spread between seven other projects in the Northwest.
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