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Matawa language program needs stable funding, CEO says

Matawa Waka Tere has been running in all nine communities served by Matawa First Nations Management and in Thunder Bay.

Apr 30, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Strong mayor powers 'a tool in our toolbox,' Kenora's Poirier says

Kenora council discussed strong mayor powers in mid-April, and Poirier discussed it with Newswatch during the 2025 NOMA conference.

Apr 30, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Weapons call leads to robbery arrest in Thunder Bay

Police had received reports of a possible weapons incident early Wednesday morning.

Apr 30, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

New clerk-treasurer 'very, very important' to nuclear host community

Township council voted unanimously to approve the hiring of Lesley Sterling to the position.

Apr 30, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay resident wins Dryden 50/50 grand prize

Tammy Krupa had the numbers that brought her a windfall of $106,567

Apr 30, 2025 11:50 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Highway 17 south of Wawa reopened after washouts

Crews were working to repair damage caused by heavy rain Tuesday

Apr 30, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

New snowmobile bridge will eliminate risk of highway collisions

The Greenstone Snowmobile Club received funding for a 60-foot bridge over a fast-flowing creek near Highway 11

Apr 30, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

Mayor hopes “the art of compromise will dominate”

Mayor Ken Boshcoff hope a minority federal government will work together to make the tough decisions during their term.

Apr 30, 2025 9:40 AM Read more >

Ricketts pleads guilty to manslaughter

The case was adjourned until late May to select a date for sentencing submissions.

Apr 30, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >

House lottery ticket sales reach halfway mark

The Fort William Rotary House Lottery has reached over 50 per cent ticket sales.

Apr 30, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >