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Possible blue-green algae in Muriel Lake

Possible blue-green algae in Muriel Lake

Residents advised to avoid water in Kenora-area lake as Northwestern Health Unit awaits testing results.
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Province-wide protest calls for long-term care reform

Province-wide protest calls for long-term care reform

Local group joins provincial protest calling for reform of Ontario's long-term care system.
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Police investigating shooting incident at Cumming Street apartment

Police investigating shooting incident at Cumming Street apartment

One person sent to hospital with what police say is an apparent gunshot wound after shooting incident Monday morning; suspects fled area.
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City recommends reinvestment in Fort William Gardens

City recommends reinvestment in Fort William Gardens

Recommended $3 million renewal plan would see 70-year-old facility operate another 15 years.
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Dryden man charged with aggravated assault

Dryden man charged with aggravated assault

Victim in Sept. 30 incident suffered life-threatening injuries.
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Following Up: Run for the Cure still has legs in 30th year

Following Up: Run for the Cure still has legs in 30th year

Breast cancer fundraiser brings in $30,000 so far for Canadian Cancer Society.
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A dozen new COVID-19 cases in the Rainy River district

A dozen new COVID-19 cases in the Rainy River district

.The Northwestern Health Unit now has 19 active cases, compared with four in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
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Discovery of a body in a Frederica St. home confirmed a neighbour's fears

Discovery of a body in a Frederica St. home confirmed a neighbour's fears

'There's always somebody there,' a nearby resident said.
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Oct. 1, 2021: National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation (Northwest Newsweek)

Oct. 1, 2021: National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation (Northwest Newsweek)

Oct. 1, 2021: National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation
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UPDATED: SIJHL player on leave of absence after arrest on assault charge

UPDATED: SIJHL player on leave of absence after arrest on assault charge

Jesse Swanson of the Kam River Fighting Walleye is charged in connection with an incident in Saskatchewan.
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