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Ford 'all-in' on twinning highways across Northern Ontario

Ford 'all-in' on twinning highways across Northern Ontario

Ontario premier says he loves the idea of four-laning highways in the region, beyond Thunder Bay to Nipigon.
50/50 winner claims over $100K

50/50 winner claims over $100K

Dunja Elliott won the grand prize for the July Dryden Regional Health Sciences Foundation's 50/50.
Strathcona Golf Course celebrates 100 years

Strathcona Golf Course celebrates 100 years

Golf course opened to the public on Sept. 7, 2025 and is celebrating its 100th year all summer.
'You hammered your target': Premier rewards city housing results with $880K cheque

'You hammered your target': Premier rewards city housing results with $880K cheque

Premier Doug Ford announced the additional funding for Thunder Bay as part of the provincial Building Faster Fund.
Drugs and a handgun seized during OPP raids

Drugs and a handgun seized during OPP raids

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $27,000, according to police.
911 call brought police to alleged impaired driver

911 call brought police to alleged impaired driver

The driver performed poorly on the roadside test and was arrested.
Municipalities expropriating property for development not unusual, expert says

Municipalities expropriating property for development not unusual, expert says

Kenora city council recently voted to seize the downtown Kenricia Hotel property from private ownership as part of its revitalization efforts.
Heavy police presence in Lac Seul First Nation

Heavy police presence in Lac Seul First Nation

Police have asked the public to avoid the Mahkwa Frenchmans Head Road area.
UPDATE: Highway 17 has fully re-opened in Ignace

UPDATE: Highway 17 has fully re-opened in Ignace

Highway 17 has fully re-opened in Ignace, according to the OPP.
Ford government cancels Starlink deal, refuses to disclose cost to taxpayers

Ford government cancels Starlink deal, refuses to disclose cost to taxpayers

A provincial minister said the government 'fulfilled our commitment and the contract was cancelled'
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