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Nipigon Bay is considered a pollution 'hotspot', but maybe not for much longer

Nipigon Bay is considered a pollution 'hotspot', but maybe not for much longer

An open house for the Nipigon Bay remedial action plan will start at 6 p.m. at the Red Rock marina building.
Wildfire multiplies in size, Deer Lake evacuates

Wildfire multiplies in size, Deer Lake evacuates

Red Lake 12 expands to more than 7,000 hectares.
Mailing to resume for some DSSAB cheques

Mailing to resume for some DSSAB cheques

Ontario Works cheques issued for June will still be available for pick up at the end of the month.
Poor air quality blamed on ongoing wildfires

Poor air quality blamed on ongoing wildfires

Environment Canada has air quality statements covering most of Northwestern Ontario.
New security measures coming to the Sioux Lookout airport

New security measures coming to the Sioux Lookout airport

The airport is transforming a section of its existing departure area to accommodate passenger screening starting.
Bouldering gym to be established on Victoria Avenue

Bouldering gym to be established on Victoria Avenue

Two Thunder Bay entrepreneurs plan to open a new climbing gym this fall.
Webequie residents alerted to possible evacuation as fire rages nearby

Webequie residents alerted to possible evacuation as fire rages nearby

The Nipigon 5 fire is about 1,200 hectares in size and within one kilometre of the community.
Breaking ground on breaking down Victoriaville

Breaking ground on breaking down Victoriaville

City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Reimagine Victoriaville project.
TB Fire Rescue confirms municipal fire ban to begin Friday

TB Fire Rescue confirms municipal fire ban to begin Friday

Ban follows restricted fire zone being enacted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
'We trained hard. We had to win.' Track and field championships finish strong

'We trained hard. We had to win.' Track and field championships finish strong

The 2025 NWOSSAA Track and Field Championships wrapped up on Wednesday.
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