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Two youth drown in Dryden river

Two youth drown in Dryden river

The youngsters, aged 15 and 12, were seen entering the Wabigoon River late on Thursday afternoon and were later pronounced dead at hospital after being pulled from the water.
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Concerns about councils' firing their own members raised at public hearing

Concerns about councils' firing their own members raised at public hearing

A province-wide series of public hearings on proposed municipal accountability legislation made its final stop in Thunder Bay.
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Ontario is not “going to roll over,” says Ford

Ontario is not “going to roll over,” says Ford

Premier Doug Ford slams President Donald Trump’s new tariffs by saying Ontario can bring back the manufacturing of auto, steel, and aluminum to Canadian soil.
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New fitness centre gives young adults 'a place to go' in remote First Nation

New fitness centre gives young adults 'a place to go' in remote First Nation

The new fitness centre will promote a healthy lifestyle for members of Deer Lake First Nation.
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Air quality warning downgraded for most of Northwestern Ontario

Air quality warning downgraded for most of Northwestern Ontario

While this poor air quality may persist into Saturday for some areas, air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and vary greatly every hour.
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LETTER: LPH parking lot as site for the temporary shelter village

LETTER: LPH parking lot as site for the temporary shelter village

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Some landfill and wastewater fees doubling in Nipigon

Some landfill and wastewater fees doubling in Nipigon

The new fees come into effect on Aug. 1.
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Kids play kitchen recalled after death of toddler

Kids play kitchen recalled after death of toddler

The child became entangled in the hooks of the play kitchen.
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Update: Air quality statement in place, again, in Thunder Bay

Update: Air quality statement in place, again, in Thunder Bay

Environment Canada had lifted a previous air quality alert for a brief period Friday morning.
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New team aims to protect young people from sex exploitation in Kenora

New team aims to protect young people from sex exploitation in Kenora

The Kenora Children at Risk of Exploitation Unit received $6 million in provincial funding over the next three years.
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